Assistant Professor Jonathan Peters was featured on NBC News regarding Georgia's proposed Ethics in Journalism Act. The article titled "Georgia Republicans push for state 'journalism ethics board'" was written by Jason Abbruzzese and published 4/3/19.
Assistant Professor Jonathan Peters was featured on Reason.com regarding Georgia's proposed Ethics in Journalism Act. The article titled "Georgia Bill Would Mandate 'Journalism Ethics Board.' What Could Possibly Go Wrong?" was written by Joe Setyon and published 4/3/19.
Congratulations to second-year student Joseph H. "Joe" Stuhrenberg who was named best oralist at the 34th Annual Dean Jerome Prince Memorial Evidence Competition. The team, consisting of Stuhrenberg and fellow second-year students Amber D. Greenaway and Adeline B. Kenerly finished the competition as national semifinalists. Notably this is the first time a UGA student has been recognized as best oralist at this tournament. Third-year student Alexander "Alex" Weathersby served as coach.
Congratulations to third-year student Stephen Mulherin and second-year students Haley J. Hudler, Amelia C. Stevens and John Lex Kenerly IV for finishing the Eighth Annual South Texas Mock Trial Challenge as national quarterfinalists.
Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives & Alston Associate Chair in Corporate Law Mehrsa Baradaran presented her book The Color of Money as part of The Future of Black Institutions Symposium at Harvard University during March.
Hosch Professor Lori A. Ringhand presented "Political Spending on the Internet" at the Museum of London as the Gresham College Fulbright Lecturer. Ringhand was selected from among United Kingdom Fulbright Award recipients to present the 2019 Gresham College Fulbright Lecture as part of her Fulbright Distinguished Chair Award.
Callaway Chair Elizabeth Chamblee Burch was featured on Wharton Business Radio's "Knowledge@Wharton" on SiriusXM regarding the recent settlement by the Oklahoma attorney general with Purdue Pharma and the New York Attorney General's suit against the Sackler family. The radio show was broadcast on 4/1/19.
The School of Law honored four individuals for their service during the school's Fifth Annual Alumni/Alumnae Weekend. Kathelen Van Blarcum Amos, William Porter "Billy" Payne and Harold D. Melton received the law school alumni/alumnae association's highest honor - the Distinguished Service Scroll - for their outstanding dedication and service to the legal profession and the law school. Additionally Mercedes G. Ball was presented with the Young Alumni/Alumnae of Excellence Award.
Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives & Alston Associate Chair in Corporate Law Mehrsa Baradaran published "The Real Roots of 'Black Capitalism'" in The New York Times. The column was published 3/31/19.
Callaway Chair Elizabeth Chamblee Burch was featured in Law360 regarding Johnson & Johnson's handling of cases relating to its talcum powder products. The article titled "J&J's 3-Deal Day Signals A Shift In Legal War Over Talc" was written by Daniel Siegal and published 3/29/19.
The Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach will recognize eight faculty and staff members for outstanding service to the state and UGA. The School of Law's Associate Professor & Veterans Legal Clinic Director Alexander W. Scherr will receive the Engaged Scholar Award, which recognizes a tenured faculty member for contributions to advancing public service, outreach and community engagement at UGA with emphasis on endeavors such as engaged research and scholarship that is conducted for the benefit of, and in partnership with, a community; curricular engagement of students in academic service-learning courses; or mutually beneficial community-university partnerships that address critical community needs.
Director of the Law Library Carol A. Watson presented "Reaping the Benefits of Mentors and Trusted Advisors" at the pre-conference institute prior to the annual meeting of the Southeastern American Association of Law Libraries during March.
Wilner/UGA Foundation Professor in International Law Harlan G. Cohen presented as part of a workshop on geoeconomics hosted by the Cato Institute in Washington, D.C., during March.
Brumby Distinguished Professor in First Amendment Law Sonja R. West was featured in The National Law Journal regarding the effects on government reporting if New York Times v. Sullivan was overturned. The article titled "Justice Clarence Thomas Stirs Up a First Amendment Squabble Over Libel Law" was written by Tony Mauro and published 3/29/19.
The School of Law's Appellate Litigation Clinic won a case before the Board of Immigration Appeals for a client who fled his country when the Russian Supreme Court banned his religion. The immigration judge initially granted the client asylum, but the Department of Homeland Security appealed, arguing that the client was not credible and that the judge should have required corroboration of his religious status in the form of a letter from his congregation. The case was briefed by third-year students Wade H. Barron, C. Daniel Lockaby and Sarah A. Quattrocchi and second-year student Addison Smith.
Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives & Alston Associate Chair in Corporate Law Mehrsa Baradaran's book The Color of Money was the focus a Yale Law and Political Economy Symposium during March.
Callaway Chair Elizabeth Chamblee Burch was featured on Cleveland.com regarding the Purdue Pharma settlement and its possible bankruptcy. The article titled "What OxyContin-maker's settlement with Oklahoma may signal about thousands of lawsuits being heard in Ohio" was written by Eric Heisig and published 3/26/19.
The Wilbanks Child Endangerment and Sexual Exploitation Clinic lecture by Pennsylvania Senior Deputy Attorney General Daniel J. Dye, who spoke about child sexual abuse and the Catholic Church, was featured in the Athens Banner-Herald. The article titled "Grand jury key to landmark Pennsylvania investigation of Catholic predators" was written by Lee Shearer and published 3/27/19.
Callaway Chair Elizabeth Chamblee Burch was featured in the ABA Journal regarding the Purdue Pharma settlement. The article titled "Purdue Pharma reaches $270M settlement with Oklahoma in opioid epidemic suit" was written by Debra Cassens Weiss and was published 3/26/19.
Callaway Chair Elizabeth Chamblee Burch was featured in The New York Times regarding the Purdue Pharma settlement and its possible bankruptcy. The article titled "Purdue Pharma and Sacklers Reach $270 Million Settlement in Opioid Lawsuit" was written by Jan Hoffman and published 3/26/19.