The First Amendment Clinic and its director, Clinical Assistant Professor Clare R. Norins, were featured in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution regarding the recent settlement of Hassan v. City of Atlanta, in which the clinic represented plaintiff Sharif Hassan, a photojournalist arrested while covering summer 2020 protests in Atlanta. The lawsuit asserted that Hassan was arrested in retaliation for exercising his First Amendment right to record. The litigation also challenged the City of Atlanta’s city-wide curfew order that contained no exception for the working press. The article titled "Atlanta to pay settlement to photojournalist arrested in 2020" was written by Riley Bunch and published 5/8/23.
The First Amendment Clinic and its director, Clinical Assistant Professor Clare R. Norins, were featured on Fox 5 Atlanta/Fox News regarding the recent settlement of Hassan v. City of Atlanta, in which the clinic represented plaintiff Sharif Hassan, a photojournalist arrested while covering summer 2020 protests in Atlanta. The lawsuit asserted that Hassan was arrested in retaliation for exercising his First Amendment right to record. The litigation also challenged the City of Atlanta’s city-wide curfew order that contained no exception for the working press. The news items titled "Atlanta pays settlement to photojournalist arrested during George Floyd protests" and "Atlanta agrees to $105K settlement with photojournalist arrested during George Floyd protests in 2020," respectively, were published 5/9/23.
Distinguished Research Professor & Shackelford Distinguished Professor in Taxation Law Emeritus Walter Hellerstein was featured on Bloomberg Law regarding the practice of worldwide combined tax reporting. The article titled "Litigation Cloud Floats Over Minnesota's Corporate Tax Overhaul" was written by Michael J. Bologna and published 5/5/23.
Clinical Associate Professor & Wilbanks Child Endangerment and Sexual Exploitation Clinic Director Emma M. Hetherington and third-year student Copelenn C. McMahon published "Trauma-Informed Legal Representation for Youth in Sexual-Abuse-to-Prison Pipeline" in 25 Children's Rights Litigation (American Bar Association, 2023) (with A. Dunnigan).
Clinical Assistant Professor & Prosecutorial Justice Program Director Melissa D. Redmon was featured in the Athens Banner-Herald regarding the Prosecuting Attorneys Oversight Commission. The article titled "Kemp signs into law prosecutors oversight commission targeting district attorneys" was written by Drew Favakeh and published 5/7/23.
Dean Peter B. "Bo" Rutledge publishes "Law Schools Shouldn't Blame 'U.S. News' for Their Own Moral Choices" in The Chronicle of Higher Education on 5/5/23.
Callaway Chair of Law Emeritus Ronald L. Carlson published Carlson on Evidence: Comparing Georgia and Federal Rules, 8th ed. (LexisNexis, 2023) (with M. Carlson). Carlson on Evidence has been cited in over 60 appellate decisions by the Georgia Supreme Court and Georgia Court of Appeals to date.
Congratulations to third-year student Ellen T. "Ellie" Williams for her selection for the Equal Justice Works Regional Public Interest Award for the South Region. Recipients were chosen for "their innovation, impact, and commitment to public interest law," with each student being recognized for "providing extraordinary service through clinics, volunteer work, internships, and more."
Distinguished Research Professor & Shackelford Distinguished Professor in Taxation Law Emeritus Walter Hellerstein was featured on Bloomberg Law regarding the practice of worldwide combined tax reporting. The article titled "Minnesota Targets Corporations Shifting Profits to Tax Havens" was written by Michael J. Bologna and published 5/2/23.
Clinical Assistant Professor & Prosecutorial Justice Program Director Melissa D. Redmon was featured on 11 Alive.com regarding grand jury procedures. The article titled "How do grand juries work in Fulton County?" was written by Nick Wooten and published 5/2/23.
Regents' Professor of International Law & Woodruff Chair in International Law Diane Marie Amann presented “What Figures Lurk on Madame’s Path? Reflections on Philippe Sands’ Last Colony.” at the Temple University Beasley School of Law during April. Her paper will be published in a forthcoming issue of the Temple Journal of International & Comparative Law.
An authority on Chevron deference, Kent Barnett focuses his research on the separation of powers in the federal administrative state, administrative adjudication and judicial review of agency actions. He offers a breakdown of Chevron deference and what the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to hear Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimando during the October 2023 term could mean.
Thanks to two donors and the University of Georgia Foundation, the School of Law proudly announces the creation of two new scholarship funds totaling $500,000. These commitments are helping the law school redefine what it means to be a great national public law school. The Eric L. Roden Civil Justice Scholarship will benefit students who have an interest in oral advocacy and the pursuit and defense of civil justice. Additionally, the Polsinelli Simmons Family Scholarship, created by Polsinelli Chairman and Chief Executive Officer F. Chase Simmons (J.D.’97), will be designated for students enrolled at the law school who are committed to furthering the advancement of women in law.
Dean Peter B. "Bo" Rutledge and LL.M. student Alexandra F. Lampe published "State Secrets Privilege: A Challenge in International Litigation" in the Daily Report on 5/2/23.
Stembler Family Distinguished Professor in Business Law Christopher M. Bruner was featured in Bermuda's The Royal Gazette regarding his participation in Princeton University's Law, Identity, and Economic Development in the Post-Colonial Era symposium held during April. The article titled "Bermudians join discussions on regional economic development" was published 5/1/23.
Callaway Chair Elizabeth Chamblee Burch was featured on Bloomberg Law regarding 3M combat earplugs and Proctor & Gamble Fixodent multidistrict litigation. The article titled "3M Renews Fight for Combat Earplug Suit Immunity at 11th Circuit" was written by Martina Barash and published 4/28/23.
Director of the Law Library Emerita Carol A. Watson was presented with the American Association of Law Libraries' Marian Gould Gallagher Distinguished Service Award. Established in 1984, the honor recognizes extended and sustained service to law librarianship, exemplary service to the AALL and contributions to the professional literature.
Associate Dean & Hosch Professor Jason A. Cade and the Community Health Law Partnership Clinic were featured on UGA Today regarding the UGA/Clarke County School District partnership to provide free care to all CCSD students, families and teachers. The article titled "UGA and CCSD partner to care for the whole student" was written by Kristen Linthicum and published 4/28/23.
The John N. Goddard Foundation has made a gift to support the University of Georgia School of Law's veterans. This money will help these former military members with bar preparation expenses, professional attire, summer work grants, books and other special costs incurred while earning their law degrees.