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Federal authorities have charged seven individuals in connection with an alleged drug trafficking and money laundering ring linked to a Mexican trafficker.

Mazda vehicle owners receive $172 million settlement over defective fuel pumps

On March 4, 2025, Judge Josephine Staton of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California granted final approval to a significant settlement involving defective fuel pumps in certain Mazda vehicles.

Indictments and sanctions target leaders of La Nueva Familia Michoacana cartel

Siblings Johnny Hurtado Olascoaga, known as “El Pez,” “Pescado,” and “Mojarra,” and Jose Alfredo Hurtado Olascoaga, also known as “El Fresa,” “El Feyo,” and “La Fruta,” have been indicted by a federal grand jury in the Northern District of Georgia.

Clare R. Norins quoted in Wall Street Journal on public records requests

Clinical Associate Professor and First Amendment Clinic Director Clare R. Norins has been mentioned in The Wall Street Journal.

Atlanta man sentenced to 20 years for robbing elderly veteran

DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced the outcome of a criminal case where a man assaulted and robbed a 93-year-old military veteran.

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner: 'Tort reform is a huge win' for Georgia's agriculture industry

By B. J. Milam | Apr 14, 2025

Tyler Harper, the Agriculture Commissioner of Georgia, said that tort reform represents a significant victory for the state's agricultural industry, farm families, and all Georgians.

Sonja R. West featured in WSJ article on defamation lawsuits

Sonja R. West, a Brumby Distinguished Professor in First Amendment Law, has been featured in The Wall Street Journal in connection with defamation lawsuits involving the press.

Assistant Professor Harpaz discusses AI and tax law at Duke University seminar

Assistant Professor Assaf Harpaz presented his talk on "Artificial Intelligence and Taxpayer Entity" at Duke University's Law Tax Policy Seminar.

Professor Phillips-Sawyer discussed in BBC News article on antitrust case elements

Wilson Associate Professor in Business Law, Laura Phillips-Sawyer, has been featured in a BBC News article concerning the elements necessary for successful antitrust proceedings.

Atlanta's law students awarded scholarships for leadership and commitment

Atlanta's John Marshall Law School has announced that three of its students have been recognized as 2025 scholarship recipients by the Georgia Association for Women Lawyers (GAWL) Foundation.

Man charged with threatening Director Tulsi Gabbard and her family

Aliakbar Mohammad Amin has been arrested and charged with transmitting threats to injure Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, and her family.

Professor Foohey discusses upcoming book at Brooklyn Law School symposium

By J. D. Suayan | Apr 11, 2025

Post Professor Pamela Foohey recently shared insights from her upcoming book, "Debt’s Grip: Risk and Consumer Bankruptcy," which she co-authored with R.M. Lawless and D. Thorne, at a Brooklyn Law School event.

LeClercq explores gender-based violence at sea in recent publication

Assistant Professor Desirée LeClercq has recently published a scholarly article titled "Gender-Based Violence at Sea" in the Cornell International Law Journal.

Cobb County CASA champions child abuse prevention during awareness month

At least 1 in 7 children in the United States experienced child abuse or neglect in the past year, according to recent statistics.

Beasley Allen announces $4 million product liability settlement

The Beasley Allen Law Firm announced a significant product liability settlement amounting to $4 million.

Assistant Professor Desirée LeClercq publishes article in Cornell International Law Journal

By GA News Gazette | Apr 10, 2025

Assistant Professor Desirée LeClercq has published an article titled "Gender-Based Violence and Harassment at Sea" in the 57th volume of the Cornell International Law Journal, page 99, for the year 2024

Newsweek features Assaf Harpaz in article on state taxes in California

Assistant Professor Assaf Harpaz has been featured in a recent Newsweek article focusing on state taxes in California.

Man indicted for threats against Augusta National Golf Club employee