Shackelford Distinguished Professor in Taxation Law Gregg D. Polsky was featured in Politico regarding the carried interest tax loophole. The article titled "Susan Collins backed down from a fight with private equity. Now they're underwriting her reelection" was written by Theodoric Meyer and Justin Elliott and published 10/29/20. The article also appeared on several media outlets across the country.
Second-year student Ashleigh Rasheed-Britt was featured on UGA Today regarding the strengths and challenges of in-person and hybrid classes this semester. The article titled "Students adjust to classes during COVID-19, Hybrid schedules provide flexibility in class and at home" was written by Krista Richmond and published 10/22/20.
Second-year student Hannah Sbaity was featured on UGA Today regarding her participation in the UGA Idea Accelerator Demo Day, which seeks to help students take the next step with their business ideas. She pitched her business Peachy Pockets. The article titled "Thryftship lands $2500 UGA Idea Accelerator prize" was written by J. Merritt Melancon and published 10/23/20.
Associate Professor Laura Phillips Sawyer was featured on Wall Street Journal Video regarding an antitrust lawsuit against Google. The segment titled "Justice Department to Sue Google for Alleged Anticompetitive Conduct" was published 10/20/20.
Dean Rusk International Law Center Interim Director & Hosch Professor Lori A. Ringhand was featured in the Business Insider regarding U.S. Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation hearings. The article titled "Amy Coney Barrett avoided answering questions from senators by citing the 'Ginsburg rule,' but legal scholars say it's not a valid excuse" was written by John Haltiwanger and published 10/13/20.