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Hinesville man convicted for threatening violence against VA employees
By L. N. Nguyen | Sep 3, 2025
A Hinesville resident has been convicted in federal court for making threats against federal employees and the public.
Court’s electronic filing system experiences outage on August 28
By GA News Gazette | Sep 2, 2025
The electronic filing system for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia experienced a technical issue on August 28, 2025.
Judge imposes daily fines on owners of Florida’s “Tilted House” over demolition delays
By GA News Gazette | Sep 2, 2025
A Florida judge has ordered the owners of a collapsed home on Gulf Drive to pay $1,000 per day until they demolish the structure.
Tubinis discusses ethics and AI misinformation at AALL 2025 Annual Meeting
By GA News Gazette | Aug 31, 2025
Law and Technology Librarian Jason Tubinis participated as a co-presenter at the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) 2025 Annual Meeting.
University of Georgia law librarian discusses ethics and AI at national meeting
By GA News Gazette | Aug 31, 2025
Research Services Librarian Brandy Ellis co-presented a session titled "Teaching Ethics – Hallucinations and Misinformation" during the “Teaching the Tech Trainers – AI Edition” panel at the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) 2025 Annual...
Victoria J. Haneman publishes article on digital resurrection in Boston College Law Review
By GA News Gazette | Aug 31, 2025
Victoria J. Haneman, who holds the Chaffin Chair of Fiduciary Law, has published an article titled “The Law of Digital Resurrection” in the 66th volume of the Boston College Law Review, page 1569 (2025)
Army officer admits guilt in theft and sale of military property
By GA News Gazette | Aug 31, 2025
A U.S. Army captain based at Fort Stewart has pleaded guilty in federal court to theft and sale of government property.
Simmons participates in panel discussions at AALL 2025 Annual Meeting
By GA News Gazette | Aug 31, 2025
Heather Simmons, Associate Director for Instruction and Access Services, took part in two panels at the American Association of Law Libraries 2025 Annual Meeting.
UGA School of Law welcomes its most academically qualified J.D. class
By GA News Gazette | Aug 31, 2025
Just over 200 students have started their studies at the University of Georgia School of Law for the new academic year.
Federal charges filed against Stone Mountain man for fentanyl distribution and gun possession
By GA News Gazette | Aug 29, 2025
Alexis Carreon Bocanegra, a 25-year-old Mexican citizen without legal status in the United States, has been arrested and charged with federal offenses related to fentanyl distribution and firearm possession.
Mexican national sentenced for attempting to distribute over four pounds of methamphetamine
By GA News Gazette | Aug 29, 2025
A Mexican national living illegally in Hazlehurst, Georgia, has been sentenced to 215 months in federal prison for possession and attempted possession with intent to distribute over four pounds of pure methamphetamine.
Elizabeth Chamblee Burch discusses unfiled claims in multidistrict litigation on Law.com
By GA News Gazette | Aug 28, 2025
Elizabeth Chamblee Burch, who holds the Callaway Chair at the University of Georgia School of Law, was recently featured in a Law.com article.
Atlanta man sentenced for trafficking drugs while armed with illegal rifle
By GA News Gazette | Aug 28, 2025
Omari A. Nicks, a convicted drug trafficker from Smyrna, Georgia, has been sentenced to 12 and a half years in federal prison after pleading guilty to charges related to trafficking methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl while illegally...
GoodFellas gang members sentenced for drug trafficking crimes in metro-Atlanta
By GA News Gazette | Aug 28, 2025
Corey Boyer and Antonio Smith, both of Atlanta, have been sentenced to federal prison for distributing methamphetamine and other drugs as members of the GoodFellas street gang.
Beasley Allen pursues negligent security claims after Atlanta nightclub shooting
By GA News Gazette | Aug 28, 2025
Beasley Allen Law Firm has focused on legal cases where property owners are alleged to have failed in providing adequate security, leading to violent crimes.
Atlanta man sentenced to 23 years for large-scale drug trafficking operation
By GA News Gazette | Aug 28, 2025
Royce Cobb, also known as “Rapp,” has been sentenced to 23 years in federal prison after being convicted for cocaine trafficking and illegal possession of a loaded semiautomatic firearm.
Lawrence R. Sommerfeld appointed magistrate judge in Atlanta federal court
By GA News Gazette | Aug 28, 2025
Lawrence R. Sommerfeld has been selected to serve as a magistrate judge in Atlanta, according to an announcement from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.
Richmond County man sentenced for stealing mail and committing bank fraud
By GA News Gazette | Aug 27, 2025
A Richmond County resident has been sentenced to federal prison for stealing mail, committing bank fraud, and aggravated identity theft.
Law graduates warned against using lawyer title before official bar admission
By GA News Gazette | Aug 27, 2025
Graduates of law schools in Georgia are being reminded that they cannot call themselves “lawyers” or “attorneys” until they have passed the bar exam and been formally admitted to the State Bar of Georgia.
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School welcomes new adjunct faculty for fall semester
By GA News Gazette | Aug 27, 2025
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School has announced the addition of new adjunct faculty members for the upcoming semester.