Our faculty are leaders in scholarship, teaching and service, as detailed in our faculty profiles. Here are highlights of their recent achievements:
Among the first cases to be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court for the October 2022 term will be Sackett v. EPA, No. 24-454 (2022). At stake is the definition of “waters of the United States” and the area of land that is subject to Clean Water Act wetlands protection or land available to be developed – an issue of enormous environmental and economic consequence. School of Law Assistant Professor Adam D. Orford provides background on the case and its implications.
Callaway Chair Elizabeth Chamblee Burch was featured on Bloomberg Law regarding Johnson & Johnson multidistrict litigation. The article titled "Walmart, CVS Face Suits Blaming Common Painkiller for Autism" was written by Jeff Feeley and published 9/30/22. It was reprinted by outlets across the country including The Denver Post.
Assistant Professor Thomas E. Kadri was featured on Gray Television regarding congressional action against data collectors. The segment titled "Proposed 'do not sell my data' bill could be key for domestic violence survivors" was reported by Molly Martinez and Natalie Grim and aired 9/29/22. It was aired by multiple stations across the country.
Wilner/UGA Foundation Professor in International Law Harlan Grant Cohen presented on "Sustainable Development and the Multiple Aims of Trade Law" at the American Society of International Law International Economic Law Interest Group Biennial Conference held at the Texas A&M University School of Law during September.
Dean Peter B. "Bo" Rutledge published International Civil Litigation in United States Courts, 7th ed. (Aspen Publishing, 2022) (with G.B. Born).