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SHORT HISTORY OF A BELOVED MASCOT
Georgia Law alumnus Frank W. "Sonny" Seiler (J.D.'57) was featured in the Savannah Morning News regarding his connection to the University of Georgia 's famous mascot. The article appeared on 6/28/08.

SOLICITING CASE WILL BE TOUGH TO TRY; LEGAL EXPERTS SAY LACK OF PHYSICAL EVIDENCE IS ONE OF MANY SNAGS
Georgia Law Professor Ronald L. Carlson was quoted in The Florida Times-Union regarding the case of 76-year-old Betty Neumar of Augusta who was arrested last month and charged with allegedly asking a hit man to kill her husband in 1986. The article was written by Sandy Hodson and appeared on 6/24/08.

NO ACTION YET IN BOE RACE
Georgia Law Professor James F. Ponsoldt was quoted in the Athens Banner-Herald regarding the race for seats on the Clarke County Board of Education. The article was written by Ryan Blackburn and appeared on 6/23/08.

WILL AMAZON GET A VISIT FROM THE TAX MAN?
Georgia Law Professor Walter Hellerstein was quoted in The Wall Street Journal regarding a legal strategy that online retailers have used to avoid collecting sales tax in states where they have warehouses or distribution centers. The article was written by Lee Gomes and appeared on 6/25/08.

SUPREME COURT RULES IN SANITY CASE
Georgia Law Professor Erica J. Hashimoto was recently interviewed on National Public Radio regarding her article "Defending the Right of Self-Representation: An Empirical Look at the Pro Se Felony Defendant" being cited in an opinion handed down on June 19 where Justice Stephen G. Breyer quoted her research in the U.S. Supreme Court case Indiana v. Edwards. The interview was conducted by Nina Totenberg and aired on 6/19/08.

A MAMMOTH OF DISINFORMATION
Georgia Law Professor Donald E. Wilkes Jr. has published a book review of Vincent Bugliosi's "Reclaiming History: The Assassination of President John F. Kennedy" in the 6/18/08 online issue of the Flagpole. This marks Wilkes' 26th article on the subject of the Kennedy assassination.

AUGUSTAN LEARNS CITIZENSHIP IS IN DOUBT
Georgia Law Adjunct Professor Charles H. Kuck was quoted in The Augusta Chronicle regarding the citizenship status of an Augusta woman originally from Greece. The article was written by Johnny Edwards and appeared on 6/1/08.

WHAT HAPPENS TO SUMMER ASSOCIATES NEXT YEAR?
Georgia Law Director of Legal Career Services Beth Kirch was quoted in the Fulton County Daily Report regarding summer associates in law firms. The article was written by John Carroll and appeared on 6/11/08.

FOOTBALL STARS' CHARITY: LOTS OF QUESTIONS, NO CASH
Georgia Law Professor David A. Brennen was quoted in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution regarding the legal requirements of charities in reference to New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora's organization, Strike 4 a Cure. The article was written by Cameron McWhirter and appeared on 6/10/08.

ALUMNA AND DEAN TOP LIST OF WHO'S WHO IN EDUCATION
Georgia Law alumna Daisy Hurst Floyd (J.D.'80), as well as Dean Rebecca Hanner White, were featured in the Atlanta Business Chronicle's list of "Who's Who in Education" for 2008, as selected by industry experts and Chronicle editors. The article appeared in the May 23 - 29, 2008 issue.

GAINESVILLE 'S ERIN BROCKOVICH
Georgia Law Land Use Clinic Managing Attorney Jamie Baker Roskie (J.D.'01) was quoted in Atlanta Magazine regarding the Newtown Florist Club's environmental justice movement in Gainesville, Ga., spearheaded by Faye Bush. The article was written by Chandra Thomas and appeared in the June 2008 issue.

GRAD'S FAMILY FOLLOWS THE LAW
2008 Georgia Law alumna Lucy Pope Dodd was featured in the Athens Banner-Herald regarding her status as a fifth generation graduate of the School of Law. The article was written by Lee Shearer and appeared on 5/17/08.

ATHENS AREA MAN FACING EXECUTION
Georgia Law Professor Ronald L. Carlson was quoted in the Athens Banner-Herald regarding the probability of Georgia's death row inmate William Mark Mize, an Athens area man, being put to death next year. The article was written by Joe Johnson and appeared on 5/12/08.

WHO ARE THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE IN STATE TAX?
Georgia Law Professor Walter Hellerstein was named the most influential academic in state and local taxation in a survey conducted by State Tax Notes. The article was written by David Brunori and appeared on 5/6/08.

MACON'S HANDLING OF FEDERAL GRANT IN QUESTION
Georgia Law Professor Thomas A. Eaton was quoted in The Macon Telegraph regarding the possible implications of a letter the U.S. Department of Justice sent to the city of Macon, Ga., which warned that it could sue the city for allegedly misusing federal grant money. The article was written by Travis Fain, Matt Barnwell and Jennifer Burk and appeared on 5/6/08.

WOMAN FILES COMPLAINT TO STAY IN CLASS
Georgia Law Professor E. Ann Puckett was quoted in The Augusta Chronicle regarding accommodating students with health disorders in public institutions. The article was written by Johnny Edwards and appeared on 5/5/08.

SHIP CREW MEMBERS - WITNESSES IN OIL-SPILL CASE - CAN'T LEAVE U.S.
Georgia Law Professor Ronald L. Carlson was quoted in The Mercury News regarding Chinese crew members from the Cosco Busan cargo ship having to stay in the U.S. because they are witnesses in a criminal case against the ship's pilot, John Joseph Cota. The article was written by Howard Mintz and appeared on 5/4/08.

FRIENDSHIP WITH VICTIM DOGGING NICHOLAS JUDGE
Georgia Law Professor Ronald L. Carlson was quoted in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution regarding whether or not Cobb County Superior Court Judge James G. Bodiford should step down from presiding over the Brian Nichols case. The article was written by Steve Visser and appeared on 4/24/08.

EDUCATIONAL LAW STORIES
Georgia Law Professor Anne Proffitt Dupre was mentioned in The News Record regarding her involvement in a recent symposium on education law in the United States. The article was written by Kristen Pearson and appeared on 4/16/08.

GUEST WORKERS LABOR HERE TO SUPPORT FAMILIES BACK HOME
Georgia Law Adjunct Professor Charles H. Kuck, who is also president-elect of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, was quoted in the Chattanooga Times Free Press regarding guest worker programs for immigrants. The article was written by Peria Trevizo and appeared on 4/13/08.

UGA LAW GRAD J. STEPHEN SHI NAMED EEO DIRECTOR AT UGA
Georgia Law alumnus and former adjunct professor J. Stephen Shi (J.D.'77) was recently named the new director of the University of Georgia 's Equal Opportunity Office. The announcement appeared in a press release written by Larry Dendy on 4/8/08.

SUPREME COURT MUNI-BOND DELAY HAS LAWYERS, MARKETS PUZZLING
Georgia Law Professor Walter Hellerstein was quoted on Bloomberg.com regarding the U.S. Supreme Court's upcoming ruling on Kentucky's tax break on municipal-bond interest. The article was written by Greg Stohr and appeared on 4/9/08.

UGA PROF. ANSWERS BREYER'S WISH FOR STUDY ON PRO SE
Georgia Law Professor Erica J. Hashimoto was featured in the Fulton County Daily Report regarding her research on self-representation. The article was written by Alyson M. Palmer and appeared on 3/31/08.

HIGH COURT TO CONSIDER SELF-REPRESENTATION
Georgia Law Professor Erica J. Hashimoto was quoted in USA Today regarding defendants who choose to represent themselves. The article was written by Maureen Groppe and appeared on 3/22/08.

LAW STUDENTS TO REVEAL ARTISTIC SIDES IN SHOW
Georgia Law's annual talent show "Law Revue: Intentional Infliction of Theatrical Finesse" was featured in The Red & Black. The article was written by Julie Leung and appeared on 3/19/08.

PROF. SONJA WEST NAMED DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI FOR PLEASANT VALLEY
Georgia Law Professor Sonja R. West was recently named the recipient of the 2008 Distinguished Alumni Award for the Pleasant Valley Community School District and will be inducted into Pleasant Valley High School 's "Wall of Honor," which recognizes current and past students for their academic achievements and contributions to society.

BOGART CASE WILL TURN ON LEGAL WEAPON: SELF DEFENSE
Georgia Law Professor Ronald L. Carlson was quoted in the Athens Banner-Herald regarding the law of self-defense. The article was written by Joe Johnson and appeared on 3/9/2008.

DECIDING WHERE TO PROSECUTE ONLINE PREDATORS IN GEORGIA MAY GET EASIER
Georgia Law Prosecutorial Clinic Director Alan A. Cook was quoted in the Walker County Messenger regarding the prosecution of online predators as it relates to Georgia House Bill 1214. The article was written by Josh White and appeared on 3/5/08.

RAISING THE BAR
Georgia Law's Land Use Clinic was featured in Georgia Magazine regarding its work to help reduce the local industrial impact on residents in Newton, Ga. The article was written by Allyson Mann and appeared in the March 2008 issue of the magazine.

TOP COURT MAY SEE BORDER DISPUTE
Georgia Law Professor Peter A. Appel was quoted in the Chattanooga Times Free Press regarding the state of Georgia 's efforts to move its border north in order to claim a part of the Tennessee River. The article was written by Herman Wang and appeared on 3/3/08.

BILL CARVES LIABILITY NICHE FOR FARMERS
Georgia Law Professor Thomas A. Eaton was quoted in the Fulton County Daily Report regarding Georgia Senate Bill 449, the Landowners Protection Act. The article was written by Andy Peters and appeared on 2/28/08.

THIS WEEK'S BEST BETS
Third-year Georgia Law students Michael Melonakos, Daniel Felz, Adam Hebbard and George Campbell were listed in the Athens Banner-Herald as one of "This Week's Best Bets" for their band's upcoming performance at Little Kings. The article appeared on 2/28/08.

SOLDIER'S WORDS FROM IRAQ CAN INSPIRE US ALL
Georgia Law alumnus Bart Newman (J.D.'03) was quoted in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution regarding his military experience in Baghdad and the journal he kept during his time there, which has been turned into a book. The article was written by Gracie Bonds Staples and appeared on 2/27/08.

2008 NEW PARTNERS
Six Georgia Law alumni were featured in the Fulton County Daily Report's "2008 New Partners," a special section regarding the next generation of firm leaders and what those leaders say it takes to get - and stay - at the front of the pack. The article was written by Tammy Lloyd Clabby and appeared on 2/25/08.

UGA AT OXFORD TO HOST UGA VS. OXFORD UNION DEBATE
Third-year Georgia Law student Naveen Ramachandrappa will be part of an elite UGA team that will compete against the Oxford Union Society in a hybridized British/American-style debate.

NEW FELLOWS PROGRAM GIVES FACULTY EXPERIENCE IN ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP
Georgia Law Professor Lonnie T. Brown, Jr., was quoted in Columns regarding his experience as the first person selected as an UGA Administrative Fellow. The article was written by Sharron Hannon and appeared on 2/11/08.

WHY YOUNG VOTERS CARE AGAIN
Second-year Georgia Law student Joshua J. Findlay was quoted in the print version of Time Magazine regarding his opinion on voting in the presidential election. The article was written by David Von Drehle and appeared in the 2/11/08 issue.

JUDGES, JOURNALISTS UNEASY BEDFELLOWS
Georgia Law alumna B.J. Bernstein (J.D.'87) referenced a University of Georgia School of Law symposium on the relationship between the law and media that she had attended in her article regarding the resignation of Judge Hilton Fuller in the Brian Nichols case. The article appeared in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on 2/3/08.

HIKER'S PARENTS BLAST HER KILLER
Georgia Law Professor Ronald L. Carlson was quoted in The Atlanta Journal Constitution regarding the decision not to pursue the death sentence in the trial of Gary Michael Hilton. The article was written by Christian Boone and appeared on 2/1/08.

LOCAL MUSUEM RAID THE RESULT OF FIVE YEAR FEDERAL INVESTIGATION
Second-year Georgia Law student Terressa M. Davis was featured on KPBS (an NPR station out of San Diego) as part of a panel discussing the recent raids of California museums by federal agents looking for looted antiquities. The panel discussion was part of the program "These Days" and aired on 1/31/08.

FULLER QUITS
Georgia Law Professor Ronald L. Carlson was quoted in the Fulton County Daily Report regarding DeKalb County Superior Court Senior Judge Hilton M. Fuller Jr.'s decision to step down from the Brian Nichols' trial. The article was written by Greg Land and appeared on 1/31/08.

OFFICIAL: HILTON MAY PLEAD GUILTY TO KILLING HIKER
Georgia Law Professor Ronald L. Carlson was quoted in The Gainesville Times regarding the possibility of a guilty plea from Gary Michael Hilton. The article was written by Stephen Gurr and appeared on 1/31/08.

FLORIDA PROPERTY TAX VOTE ON TUESDAY COULD BE CLOSE
Georgia Law Professor Walter Hellerstein was cited in the South Florida Sun-Sentinel regarding his opinion on Florida 's portability provision. The article was written by Linda Kleindienst and appeared on 1/28/08.

TAX DEBATE FOCUSES ON 'PORTABILITY'
Georgia Law Professor Walter Hellerstein was cited by the president of Florida TaxWatch for his legal analysis on portability in the state of Florida. The article was written by Bill Kaczor of the Associated Press and appeared in the Houston Chronicle on 1/24/08.

PROFESSOR SPEAKS ON OVERFISHING FOR FOUNDER'S DAY
Georgia Law alumna Dorinda G. Dallmeyer (J.D.'84), the director of the Environmental Ethics Certificate Program, was featured in the Athens Banner-Herald for her presentation of the annual Founders' Day Lecture, marking UGA's 223rd anniversary. The article was written by Adam Thompson and appeared on 1/25/08.

HELLERSTEIN RECEIVES 2007 LATCHAM AWARD
Georgia Law Professor Walter Hellerstein was recently awarded the 2007 Franklin C. Latcham Award for Distinguished Service in State and Local Tax Law by BNA Tax Management. The company issued a press release about the award on 1/04/08.

THE COP IN THE STALL IS KING
Georgia Law Professor Donald E. Wilkes Jr. has authored an article regarding the possible police implications of the Larry Craig Case. The article appeared in the Flagpole on 1/09/08.

DALLMEYER TO PRESENT FOUNDER'S DAY LECTURE JAN. 24
Georgia Law alumna Dorinda G. Dallmeyer (J.D.'84), the director of the Environmental Ethics Certificate Program, will present the annual Founders' Day Lecture on Thurs., Jan. 24 marking UGA's 223rd anniversary.  Dallmeyer will speak at 3 p.m. in the University Chapel on the topic "Turning the Tide: Saving the Seas."

JUSTICE ON HOLD IN GA. MURDER TRIAL
Georgia Law Professor Ronald L. Carlson was quoted in USA Today regarding delays in the Brian Nichols case as well as an alleged breakout plot. The article was written by Larry Copeland and appeared on 1/06/08.

COURT TO LOOK AT BANISHMENT AS PUNISHMENT
Georgia Law Professor Donald E. Wilkes Jr. was quoted in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution regarding sentences of banishment. The article was written by Bill Rankin and appeared on 12/24/07.

DEATH PENALTY ISSUES LINGER FOR COURT
Georgia Law Professor Ronald L. Carlson was quoted in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution regarding proportionality review of death penalty cases by the Georgia Supreme Court. The article was written by Bill Rankin and appeared on 12/23/07.

NEWSMAKER OF THE YEAR: IMPOSSIBLE VICTORY
Georgia Law alumna B.J. Bernstein (J.D.'87) was selected as the Fulton County Daily Report's 2007 Newsmaker of the Year for her role in the Genarlow Wilson case. The article was written by Alyson M. Palmer and appeared on 12/21/07.

THIS TAX CUT IS AN AMAZINGLY STUPID IDEA
Georgia Law Professor Walter Hellerstein was quoted in an Orlando Sentinel commentary regarding Florida's "Save Our Homes" tax amendment. The commentary was written by Mike Thomas and appeared on 12/18/07.

2007 LIST OF GEORGIA 'S LEGAL ELITE
Ninety Georgia Law alumni were listed in Georgia Trend's 2007 roster of the state's "Legal Elite," which are attorneys selected by their peers as the most effective in 10 different practice areas. The article appeared in the December 2007 issue.

EVEN IF WE OK NEW PROPERTY TAX PLAN, LEGAL CHALLENGE COULD SINK IT
Georgia Law Professor Walter Hellerstein was quoted in the South Florida Sun-Sentinel regarding the portability provision in the state of Florida. The article was written by Linda Kleindienst and appeared on 11/26/07.

PINGPONG BALLS PICKS WHICH JUDGE WORKS CAPITAL MURDER CASE
Georgia Law Professor Ronald L. Carlson was quoted in The Gainesville Times regarding how being assigned a death penalty case affects a judge's workload. The article was written by Stephen Gurr and appeared on 11/22/07.

FORMER SENATOR TO 'SHARE EXPERTISE, INSIGHT'
Georgia Law Sanders Scholar and Former U.S. Senator Wyche Fowler was quoted in The Red & Black regarding the course he will be teaching at the School of Law this spring. The article was written by Whitney Homans and appeared on 11/20/07.

ELLIS MUM ON HIS CHARITY'S SPENDING
Georgia Law Professor David A. Brennen was quoted in The Macon Telegraph regarding donor-advised funds. The article was written by Matt Barnwell and appeared on 11/16/2007.

UNIV. LAW GRADUATE EARNS PRESTIGIOUS POSITION
Georgia Law alumnus Frank D. LoMonte (J.D. '00) was featured in The Red & Black regarding his appointment as executive director of the Student Press Law Center , a national legal-assistance agency for student journalists. The article was written by Brian Mink and appeared on 11/14/07.

FORMER SENATOR TO TEACH
Georgia Law Sanders Scholar and Former U.S. Senator Wyche Fowler was featured in the Athens Banner-Herald regarding his upcoming teaching position at the School of Law for the spring 2008 semester. The article was written by Blake Aued and appeared on 11/13/07.

DEATH ROW INMATE GETS RARE CHANCE TO PRESS FOR NEW TRIAL
Georgia Law Professor Donald E. Wikes Jr. was quoted in the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer regarding the possibility of a new trial in the Troy Davis death penalty case. The article was written by Greg Bluestein and appeared on 11/12/07.

SCHOOL OF LAW BOASTS STRONG MOCK TRIAL TEAM
The University of Georgia School of Law's mock trial team was featured in The Red & Black regarding the program's legacy of victories. The article was written by Julia Sevy and appeared on 11/12/07.

DAVIS GETS CHANCE AT GEORGIA SUPREME COURT
Georgia Law Professor Donald E. Wilkes Jr. was quoted in the Savannah Morning News regarding the extraordinary motion for a new trial in the death-penalty case of Troy Anthony Davis who was convicted of killing a Savannah police officer. The article was written by Walter C. Jones and appeared on 11/11/07.

EURO. POLITICIAN SPEAKS TO UNIV.
Vice President of the European Parliament Diana Wallis, this year's speaker for the Willson Center-Dean Rusk Center Annual Lecture, was featured in The Red & Black regarding her speech "Who Runs Who: Does Europe Follow the U.S., or the U.S. Europe, on Major Policy Issues?" The article was written by Mandi Woodfuff and appeared on 11/7/07.

AHEAD OF THE BELL: MUNICIPAL BOND CASE
Georgia Law Professor Walter Hellerstein was quoted in an Associated Press article regarding Kentucky 's municipal bond case that is being heard by the U.S. Supreme Court. The article appeared in BusinessWeek on 11/5/07 and was written by Christopher S. Rugaber.

HIGH COURT MAY LOOK FAVORABLY ON MUNICIPAL BOND TAX BREAKS
Georgia Law Professor Walter Hellerstein was quoted in The Wall Street Journal regarding the U.S. Supreme Court's upcoming ruling on a case challenging Kentucky's tax break on municipal-bond interest. The article was written by Mark H. Anderson and appeared on 11/2/07.

TAX PLAN IS OPEN TO LEGAL FIGHT
Georgia Law Professor Walter Hellerstein was quoted in the St. Petersburg Times regarding the state of Florida's tax cut plan known as portability. The article was written by Alex Leary and appeared on 10/31/07.

UNIV. LAW HOPEFULS DECLINING
Georgia Law Director of Admissions Giles W. Kennedy was quoted in The Red & Black regarding recent trends in the size of the School of Law 's applicant pool. The article was written by Mandi Woodruff and appeared on 11/01/07.

RICHARDSON MUSTN'T GUARANTEE NICHOLS A WAY OUT
Georgia Law Professors Donald E. Wilkes Jr. and Ronald L. Carlson were quoted in The Atlanta Journal- Constitution regarding the handling of the Brian Nichols trial by Superior Court Judge Hilton Fuller. The article was written by Cynthia Tucker and appeared on 10/31/07.

JUSTICE GETS NEW LEASE ON LIFE
Georgia Law Professor Donald E. Wilkes Jr. wrote an opinion piece in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution regarding the Genarlow Wilson case. The article appeared on 10/30/07.

BOND FUNDS WITH $155 BILLION IMPERILED IF U.S. COURT VOIDS LAW
Georgia Law Professor Walter Hellerstein was quoted on Bloomberg.com regarding whether the state of Kentucky violates the Constitution by taxing income earned on out-of-state bonds while exempting interest on ones issued by its own cities. The article was written by Greg Stohr and Jeremy R. Cooke and appeared on 10/29/07.

HOUSE TO REVIEW NICHOLS CASE JUDGE'S ACTIONS
Georgia Law Criminal Defense Clinic Director Russell C. Gabriel was quoted in an Associated Press article regarding a legislative panel being created to review how Superior Court Judge Hilton Fuller has handled the Brian Nichols case. The article appeared in the Macon Telegraph on 10/26/07 and was written by Harry R. Weber.

UNIVERSITY ACTIVELY LOOKING FOR ADDITIONAL WAYS TO CONSERVE WATER
Georgia Law Professor Lonnie T. Brown Jr. co-authored an article that appeared in the Athens Banner-Herald regarding the University of Georgia's efforts to conserve water. The article appeared on 10/25/07.

CLINTON TO WIN WITH YOUNG VOTERS, STRATEGIST PREDICTS
Georgia Law Sanders Scholar Paul E. Begala was featured in the Athens Banner-Herald regarding a speech he gave on his predictions for the 2008 presidential election. The article was written by Blake Aued and appeared on 10/23/07.

MUNI'S STATUS: QUO OR QUAKE?
Georgia Law Professor Walter Hellerstein was quoted in Barron's regarding the upcoming U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the topic of tax-free treatment of interest from in-state bonds. The article was written by Jim McTague and appeared on 10/22/07.

SUPREME COURT: PANELISTS DEBATE IMPLICATIONS OF DAVIS CASE AND ITS MARKET EFFECTS
Georgia Law Professor Walter Hellerstein was quoted in The Bond Buyer regarding whether or not the U.S. Supreme Court should uphold a lower court ruling against preferential state tax treatment of municipal bonds in the case Davis v. Kentucky . The article was written by Peter Schroeder and appeared on 10/19/07.

AFTER 7 YEARS, TRIAL ELUSIVE IN ABUSE CASE
Georgia Law Professor Ronald L. Carlson was quoted in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution regarding the seven-year delay of the trial of a man accused of the molestation of three teenage boys. The article was written by Andria Simmons and appeared on 10/14/07.

ATTORNEYS' TITLE INSURANCE FUND, INC. PRESENTS $1,000 GRANT TO SCHOOL OF LAW
Attorneys' Title Insurance Fund, Inc., the largest Bar-related title insurance company in the United States , presented the University of Georgia Law School with a $1,000 grant to be used towards the advancement of the school's real property legal education program. The press release was written by Mallory Tacker on October 11, 2007.

FORUM: LEGISLATION ONLY WAY TO GET EYEWITNESS ID REFORM
Georgia Law Professor Donald E. Wilkes, Jr. wrote an opinion piece featured in the Athens Banner-Herald regarding proposed legislation to reform Georgia police eyewitness identification procedures. This article appeared on 10/10/07.

ALUMNA RUTH KNOX PROFILED IN "PEOPLE IN THE NEWS"
Georgia Law Alumna Ruth Knox (J.D. '78) was profiled in the Atlanta Business Chronicle's "People in the News" regarding her law school experience. Currently, Knox is the President of Wesleyan College. The article was written by Leslie Williams Johnson and appeared in the October 5-11, 2007 issue.

UNIVERSITY TO INVESTIGATE GENDER EQUITY REPORT
Georgia Law Professor Sarajane N. Love was quoted in The Red & Black regarding the findings of a gender equity report done by the University of Georgia that sought to determine whether differences exist between male and female faculty members' salaries. The article was written by Tamara Best and appeared on 10/8/07.

ALUMNUS KEITH MASON ELECTED TRUSTEE OF ARCH FOUNDATION
University of Georgia Law alumnus Keith Mason was elected to the Arch Foundation Board of Trustees. Mason is among 24 elected members of the 32-member trustee board and will serve a four-year term to help achieve the Arch Foundation's mission of strengthening excellence at the University of Georgia.

LONG WAIT, HIGH COST PLAGUE NICHOLS TRIAL
Georgia Law Prosecutorial Clinic Director Alan A. Cook was quoted in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution regarding the soaring costs of the Brian Nichols trial. The article was written by Beth Warren and appeared on 10/7/07.

ALUMNI TOP LIST OF WHO'S WHO IN LAW
Nineteen Georgia Law alumni, as well as Dean Rebecca Hanner White, were featured in the Atlanta Business Chronicle's list of "Who's Who in Law and Accounting" for 2007, as selected by industry experts and Chronicle editors. The article appeared in the Sept. 28 - Oct. 4, 2007 issue.

IDEAS VARY ON DEATH PENALTY REFORM
Georgia Law Prosecutorial Clinic Director Alan A. Cook was quoted in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution regarding the various ideas on death penalty reform. The article was written by Heather Vogell, Bill Rankin and Sonji Jacobs and appeared on 9/30/07.

ADDITIONS TO LAW LIBRARY AID RESEARCH
The Alexander Campbell King Law Library was featured in The Red & Black regarding its acquisition of Eighteenth Century Collections Online, a database containing all of the significant English and foreign language titles printed in Great Britain and the Americas during the 18 th century. The article was written by Tamara Best and appeared on 9/26/07.

DIVIDED OVER DEATH
Georgia Law Prosecutorial Clinic Director Alan A. Cook was quoted in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution regarding the death penalty in armed-robbery murder cases. The article was written by Heather Vogell and appeared on 9/25/07.

FUNDING ISSUES IN NICHOLS CASE RAISE QUESTIONS ABOUT ADEQUATE DEFENSE
Georgia Law Prosecutorial Clinic Director Alan A. Cook was quoted in an Associated Press article regarding adequate defense funding in the Brian Nichols case. The article appeared in the Macon Telegraph on 9/23/07 and was written by Harry R. Weber.

POLITICAL LEADER TO TEACH LAW, MEDIA AT UNIVERSITY
Georgia Law Sanders Scholar Paul E. Begala was featured in The Red & Black regarding his semester-long teaching post at the law school. This article was written by Kristen Coulter and appeared on 9/19/07.

POITEVINT LEGACY
University of Georgia alumna Meg Poitevint (B.S.F.C.S. '01), who serves on the development staff at Georgia Law, was featured in the September 2007 issue of the UGA Alumni Association's Legacy Stories. The article chronicles her family's ties to the university, where over four generations have attended.

A PRESCRIPTION FOR MURDER?
Georgia Law Prosecutorial Clinic Director Alan A. Cook was quoted in The Florida Times-Union regarding a physician arrested under Georgia's felony murder law. This article was written by Paul Pinkham and Gordon Jackson and appeared on 9/16/07.

PARSING BUSH'S ADDRESS ON IRAQ
Georgia Law's Robert D. Brussack was published in the New York Times in a letter to the editor regarding President Bush's recent speech on Iraq. This response appeared on 9/15/07.

HEART OF DARNKESS
Georgia Law Professor Erica J. Hashimoto was featured on HDNet's "World Report" regarding the Genarlow Wilson case. The interview aired on the 9 p.m. show and again at midnight on 9/11/07.

CONSTITUTION'S MERITS EVIDENT
Georgia Law Professor Dan T. Coenen wrote an article featured in The Red & Black regarding the merits and success of the Constitution. This article was published on 9/10/07.

FATHER GOES AFTER MAN BEHIND 'PREDATOR'
Georgia Law Criminal Defense Clinic Director Russell C. Gabriel was quoted in the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer regarding a case where a man was charged with attempted child molestation after founders of the Web site Perverted-Justice.com posed as a young girl and solicited him. The article was written by Alan Riquelmy and was published on 9/7/07.

"LEGAL RESEARCH MATCH" LAUNCHED
GLSP, the State Bar of Georgia Pro Bono Project and the Law School's Civil Clinics have developed a pilot project that matches research needs from GLSP advocates with UGA law students working in one of the Law School's many service programs.

BEST VALUE LAW SCHOOLS
Georgia Law has been named the sixth best value among law schools across the nation. This ranking appeared in the 2007 back to school edition of preLaw, a National Jurist publication. To view the article online, please click here. To listen to Georgia Law students who were interviewed, please click here and then follow the "Best Schools" link on the The National Jurist's home page.

DO LAW FIRMS LOVE YOUR LAW SCHOOL?
Georgia Law recently ranked in the top 25 percent of law schools for where law firms choose to interview on campus. This ranking appeared in the September 2007 issue of The National Jurist.

OVERSIGHT ON DEATH PENALTY TO SHIFT TO AG
Georgia Law Professor Donald E. Wilkes Jr. was quoted in the Los Angeles Daily Journal regarding shifting the responsibility of making decisions that affect the death penalty from the federal court to the U.S. attorney general. The article was written by Robert Iafolla and appeared on 8/02/07.

EX PROFESSOR MAY TAKE ATTORNEY GENERAL POST
Georgia Law Professors Ronald L. Carlson and David E. Shipley were quoted in the Athens Banner-Herald regarding a potential candidate for the U.S. attorney general's post. The article was written by Rebecca K. Quigley and appeared on 8/28/07.

ON THE RISE
Three UGA Law alumni, Russell S. Bonds, Geoffrey E. Pope and Tilman E. "Tripp" Self III, were selected by the staff of The Fulton County Daily Report as lawyers under 40 you should know more about. These articles appeared as a special report on 8/27/07.

ARGUMENT AGAINST NO-KNOCK WARRANTS TO PLAY OUT IN BIBB COURT
Georgia Law Professors Russell C. Gabriel and Donald E. Wilkes Jr. were quoted in the Macon Telegraph regarding no-knock warrants and their questionable legality. The article was written by Tim Sturrock and appeared on 8/4/07.

WHERE DOES VICK GO NEXT?
Georgia Law Professor Ronald L. Carlson was featured on WRFC 960 AM regarding the next legal moves in the Vick case. The segment aired on 8/21/07.

WAS MICHAEL VICK RIGHT TO PLEAD GUILTY?
Georgia Law Professor Ronald L. Carlson was featured on WSB Atlanta regarding whether Michael Vick was right to plead guilty. The segment aired on 8/20/07.

WILL MICHAEL VICK PLEAD GUILTY?
Georgia Law Professor Ronald L. Carlson was featured on WGAU 1340 AM regarding whether or not Michael Vick will plead guilty. The segment aired on 8/15/07.

MICHAEL VICK CASE UPDATE
Georgia Law Professor Ronald L. Carlson was quoted on CNN Radio regarding the Michael Vick case. The interview aired on 8/14/07.

COMIC-BOOK STORE OWNER ON TRIAL FOR NUDE IMAGES
Georgia Law Professor Alan A. Cook was quoted on NPR regarding a case where a comic book owner is on trial for whether or not he willfully gave a comic book to a child that depicted nudity. The interview was part of the program "The Morning Edition" and aired on 8/14/07.

MICHAEL VICK'S FORMER FRIENDS PLEAD GUILTY
Georgia Law Professor Ronald L. Carlson was featured on WSB-TV with reporter Tom Regan regarding what the guilty pleas by two of Michael Vick's former friends will mean to the case against Vick. The interview aired on the 11:00 p.m. news on 8/13/07.

A CONSERVATIVE SHIFT
Georgia Law Professor Sonja R. West has authored an article regarding the U.S. Supreme Court's rulings this past term. The article appeared in the National Law Journal on 8/01/07.

DID COUNCILMAN MISREPRESENT CHARITY?
Georgia Law Professor David A. Brennen is quoted in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution regarding the consequences of an organization falsely claiming nonprofit status. The article was written by Cameron McWhirter and appeared on 7/27/07.

COURTING PUBLIC OPINION
Georgia Law Associate Dean Paul M. Kurtz and Professor Donald E. Wilkes Jr. are quoted in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution regarding B.J. Bernstein's (J.D.'87) decision to create media buzz in the Genarlow Wilson case. The article, written by Jeremy Redmon, appeared on 7/20/07.

TURMOIL AT NEXUS OF THE LAW AND TEEN SEX
Georgia Law Professors Ronald L. Carlson and Donald E. Wilkes Jr. are quoted in The Christian Science Monitor regarding the Georgia Supreme Court hearing of the Genarlow Wilson case. The article was written by Patrik Jonsson and was published on 7/20/07.

FEES ON BUILDERS WEIGHED
A Georgia Law Land Use Clinic study is cited in the Athens Banner-Herald regarding impact fees. The study was conducted in 2004 by James H. Edge (J.D.'05). The article was written by Blake Aued and appeared on 7/14/07.

GA. JUDGE DENIES BID TO HALT EXECUTION
Georgia Law Professor Donald E. Wilkes Jr. spoke with the Associated Press regarding the denial of a death row inmate's bid to halt his execution. The article appeared on CBSNews.com on 7/14/07.

PROSECUTOR'S RELEASE OF GENARLOW WILSON SEX TAPE DRAWS CRITICISM
Prosecutorial Clinic Director Alan A. Cook is quoted by the Associated Press regarding the implications of the release of a tape that shows underage teens engaging in sex acts. The article appeared on AccessNorthGa.com on 7/10/07.

WILSON DENIED BOND; HEARING CANCELED
Georgia Law Professor Donald E. Wilkes Jr. is quoted in the Fulton County Daily Report concerning a Douglas County Superior Court judge's decision to deny bond to Genarlow Wilson while he is awaiting his appeal. The article was written by Alyson M. Palmer and appeared on 6/28/07.

HISTORY PROFESSORS STUDY OUR GREATEST MURDER MYSTERY
Georgia Law Professor Donald E. Wilkes Jr. wrote a review of two books exploring the John F. Kennedy Jr. assassination for the Flagpole. The article appeared on 6/27/07.

CITING INEFFECTIVE COUNSEL, JUDGE GRANTS RARE NEW TRIAL
Georgia Law Professor Donald E. Wilkes Jr. is quoted in the Los Angeles Daily Journal regarding a California judge granting a defendant a new trial due to ineffective assistance of counsel. The article was written by Robert Iafolla and appeared on 6/26/07.

ILLEGAL SEARCH VOIDS EVIDENCE
Georgia Law Criminal Defense Clinic Director Russell C. Gabriel is quoted in the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer regarding the constitutionality of police actions in a suspected drug dealer case. The article was written by Alan Riquelmy and appeared on 6/16/07.

OPPOSITION TO FREEING GENARLOW WILSON IS ABOUT STUBBORNNESS
Georgia Law Professor Donald E. Wilkes Jr. is quoted in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution regarding the authority a Monroe County Superior Court judge had to order Genarlow Wilson's release. The article was written by Maureen Downey and appeared on 6/19/07.

ALSTON & BIRD LAWYER LOSS REFLECTS TREND
Georgia Law Director of Legal Career Services Beth S. Kirch is quoted in The Atlanta Business Chronicle regarding trends in the Atlanta job market. The article was written by Joe Rauch and appeared on 6/8/07.

GENARLOW WILSON CASE: WAS THURBERT BAKER RIGHT TO APPEAL? YES: LET SUPREME COURT DECIDE
Georgia Law Professor Ronald L. Carlson wrote an op-ed piece for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution regarding Georgia Attorney General Thurbert Baker's appeal in the Genarlow Wilson case. The article appeared on 6/17/07.

GENARLOW WILSON CASE: WAS THURBERT BAKER RIGHT TO APPEAL? NO: CORRECT THIS INJUSTICE NOW
Georgia Law Professor Donald E. Wilkes Jr. weighed in with an op-ed piece in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on the appeal made by Georgia Attorney General Thurbert Baker in the Genarlow Wilson case. The article appeared on 6/17/07.

ATTORNEY GENERAL: WILSON RULING COULD FREE MOLESTERS
Georgia Law Professor Ronald L. Carlson is quoted in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution regarding the recent actions of the prosecution in the Genarlow Wilson case. The article was written by Jeremy Redmon and James Salzer and appeared on 6/15/07.

TALES OF TWO CASES SHOW MURKY SEX LAW
Georgia Law Professor Donald E. Wilkes Jr. is quoted in the Fulton County Daily Report regarding the application of habeas corpus to the Genarlow Wilson case. The article was written by Alyson M. Palmer and appeared on 6/14/07.

GENARLOW WILSON WAITS IN PRISON AS HIS RELEASE IS CHALLENGED
Georgia Law Professor Ronald L. Carlson is quoted in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution regarding the legal precedent being set by the release of Genarlow Wilson ordered by Monroe County Superior Court Judge Thomas H. Wilson. The article was written by Jeremy Redmon and appeared on 6/11/07.

TECHNICALITY SPRINGS SNELLVILLE BROTHERS
Georgia Law Professor Ronald L. Carlson is quoted in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution regarding a mistake made by the Gwinnett County District Attorney's Office resulting in two teens avoiding serious punishment for their alleged crimes. The article was written by Lateef Mungin and appeared on 6/2/07.

UGA RIVER BASIN CENTER RECEIVES NATIONAL AWARD FOR SPECIES PROTECTION
A team of faculty, staff and students from the University of Georgia River Basin Center recently received the Regional Director's Conservation Award from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Three members of the team were alumnae of Georgia Law.

MAN FIGHTS TO CLEAR HIS NAME
Georgia Law Professor Michael Wells is quoted in the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer regarding an upcoming defamation suit. The article was written by Alan Riquelmy and appeared on 5/28/07.

FEB. BAR RESULTS CONSISTENT WITH 61 PERCENT PASSING
Georgia Law received the highest pass rate, 93.3 percent, for graduates taking the Georgia Bar exam for the first time in February. The article was written by Meredith Hobbs and appeared in the Fulton County Daily Report on 5/23/07.

NEW BREED OF LAW FIRM TOUTS A SHIFT FROM BIG-FIRM TRADITION
A new type of law firm, such as FSB Corporate Counsel, is attracting the attention of Georgia Law alumni. These firms are designed to offer drastically cheaper rates to corporate clients and a different work culture to highly credentialed attorneys put off by big-firm practice. The article was written by Leigh Jones and appeared in The National Law Journal on 5/23/07.

MAKE IT LONGER TO MAKE IT SHORTER
Georgia Law alumnus Larry Walker (J.D.'65) wrote an op-ed piece in James magazine regarding the 32 years he served in the Georgia House of Representatives. The article appeared in the April/March issue.

UGA TO AWARD HONORARY DOCTOR OF LAWS DEGREE TO VERNON JORDAN
The University of Georgia will award an honorary degree to Vernon E. Jordan Jr., who began his career helping desegregate UGA and became a national civil rights leader, top Washington lawyer and adviser to presidents and business tycoons.

GEORGIA LANDS CHINESE FACTORY
C. Donald Johnson, director of the Dean Rusk Center, is quoted in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution regarding a Chinese business delegation's visit to Atlanta. The article was written by Dan Chapman and appeared on 5/12/07.

SCHOOLS REVIEW MENTAL HEALTH POLICIES AFTER VIRGINIA DEATHS
Georgia Law's Torin D. Togut is quoted in the Augusta Chronicle regarding diagnosing mental illness in a university setting. The article ran on 4/23/07 and was written by an Associated Press staff writer.

NORMAN FLETCHER ELECTED CHAIR OF ARCH FOUNDATION TRUSTEES
Georgia Law alumni are slated to lead the Arch Foundation for the University of Georgia. Norman Fletcher (J.D.'58) was elected chairman of the board, and Fred Cooper (J.D.'67) was elected treasurer.

STATE'S PROPOSED BIG OIL TAXES PANNED
Georgia Law Professor Walter Hellerstein spoke with the Associated Press about a proposed new Pennsylvania state tax on oil company profits. His commentary appeared in The Times Leader on 4/20/07, and the article was written by Marc Levy.

ALITO SWINGS COURT TO BAN PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTIONS
Georgia Law Professor Sonja R. West is quoted in the Fulton County Daily Report regarding the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the federal ban on partial-birth abortions. The article was written by Tony Mauro and appeared on 4/19/07.

BELL: LAWMAKERS PLAYING GAMES WITH JUSTICE OFFICIALS
Former U.S. Attorney General Griffin Bell is quoted in both the Fulton County Daily Report and the Athens Banner-Herald after giving a talk to Georgia Law students and professors regarding the Justice Department and its hiring/firing practices. The articles were written by Dorie Turner and Rebecca K. Quigley, respectively, and both appeared on 4/18/07.

MOST INFLUENTIAL GEORGIANS OF THE YEAR
Numerous Georgia Law alumni are named among the most influential Georgians of the year by James magazine.

HOW DOES YOUR SCHOOL RANK ON DIVERSITY?
In the 2007 Diversity Report published by The National Jurist, Georgia Law ranks 14th for minority enrollment growth from the year 2000 to 2005, with a growth rate of 48 percent.

SOUTH GEORGIA U.S. ATTORNEY SEARCH IS IN LIMBO
Georgia Law Professor Ronald L. Carlson is quoted in the Fulton County Daily Report regarding the current process of nominating the next U.S. attorney for Georgia 's Southern District. The article was written by R. Robin McDonald and appeared on 4/5/07.

JUSTICES DEAL BUSH SETBACK ON EMISSIONS
Georgia Law Professor Peter A. Appel is quoted in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution regarding the U.S. Supreme Court's recent ruling on a case involving the EPA and the Clean Air Act. The story was written by Jeff Nesmith and appeared on 4/3/07.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING NOT BEING BUILT
Comments regarding the lack of affordable housing nationwide made by experts at Georgia Law's Working in the Public Interest Law Conference are referenced in the Athens Banner-Herald. The article was written by Blake Aued and appeared on 4/1/07.

COX TO RUN YOUNG HARRIS COLLEGE
Georgia Law Sanders Scholar Cathy Cox is featured in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution regarding her semester-long teaching post at the law school and her recent appointment to be the next president of Young Harris College. The article was written by Kevin Duffy and was published on 3/30/07.

CRITICS BLAST BILLS SACRIFICING TREES FOR LOWER BILLBOARDS
The Fulton County Daily Report reported on comments made by Arthur H. Domby regarding sign ordinances at Georgia Law's Red Clay Conference. The article was written by Andy Peters and appeared on 3/27/07.

COURT'S NEWEST SURPRISES SOME
Georgia Law alumnus Harold D. Melton (J.D.'91) is featured in the Fulton County Daily Report regarding decisions he has made as a justice for the Georgia Supreme Court. The article was written by Alyson M. Palmer and was published on 3/23/07.

RULING ON COMMUNITY WILL HAVE TO WAIT
Georgia Law Professor David A. Brennen is quoted in The Roanoke Times regarding his testimony in a tax law case against a retirement community in Virginia. The article was written by Jay Conley and Beth Macy and appeared on 3/22/07.

VAULT ANNOUNCES TOP 25 MOST UNDERRATED LAW SCHOOLS FOR 2007
Georgia Law is named in the top ten most underrated law schools for 2007 in a national poll by Vault.com.

PUBLIC DEFENDER COUNCIL DEFENDS JUDGE FULLER
Associate Dean Paul M. Kurtz is quoted in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution regarding Judge Hilton Fuller, who is overseeing the case against Brian Nichols.

TROUTMAN FUTURE GOES FAR EAST
C. Donald Johnson, director of the Dean Rusk Center , is quoted in the Atlanta Business Chronicle regarding the global expansion of law firms. The article was written by Andrew Nelson and published in the March 2-8, 2007 issue.

FEELING GRAVITY'S PULL
Georgia Law Adjunct Professor Bertis E. Downs, general counsel for the band R.E.M., sits down with the Flagpole for a question and answer session. He's also featured in the Red & Black regarding a speaking engagement at the Terry College of Business. The articles were written by Tom Bavis and Mandy Rodgers, respectively, and appeared on 3/7/07 and 3/8/07.

FSU COACH HELPS HAND OFF AWARDS
Georgia Law alumnus Lawton Stephens (J.D.'81) is featured in the Athens-Banner Herald for receiving the Northeast Georgia Boy Scout Council's Billy Hudson Distinguished Citizen Award. The article was written by Todd DeFeo and published on 3/2/07.

UGA TRAILS IN SUPPORT BY DONORS
Georgia Law alumnus Jason J. Carter (J.D.'04) was quoted in the Athens Banner-Herald regarding his continued commitment to support the School of Law. The article was written by Rebecca K. Quigley and appeared on 3/01/07.

THE WAIT OF CONVICTION
Georgia Law Professor Ronald L. Carlson is quoted in the Augusta Chronicle regarding prison inmates waiting for their constitutionally guaranteed appeal. The article was written by Sandy Hodson and published on 2/18/07.

SPLC ARGUES FOR PROTECTION OF OFF-CAMPUS STUDENT SPEECH
Georgia Law Professor Sonja R. West is named in a Student Press Law Center press release for writing and filing a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court regarding public school students and expression outside of school. The release was distributed on 2/21/07.

SUPREME COURT MAY TAKE MUNICIPAL BOND TAX CASE
Georgia Law Professor Walter Hellerstein's panel discussion at a Municipal Analysts Group of New York meeting is quoted by the Los Angeles Times and Reuters. The Los Angeles Times article was taken from Bloomberg News and Times staff reports and published on 2/21/07; the Reuters article was written by Anastasija Johnson and published on 2/20/07.

WHY DOES DEFENDING BRIAN NICHOLS COST SO MUCH?
Georgia Law Prosecutorial Clinic Director Alan A. Cook is quoted in an Atlanta Journal-Constitution article on the expense of the Brian Nichols murder trial. The article was written by Bill Rankin and published on 2/21/07.

IN THE TRENCHES
Georgia Law alumnus Jason T. Burnette (J.D.'06) is mentioned in the Fulton County Daily Report on his recent appointment to serve as a U.S. Supreme Court judicial clerk for Chief Justice John G. Roberts. The article was written by Meredith Hobbs and published on 2/21/07.

PAST SECRETARY OF STATE MOVES TO HEAD OF CLASS
Georgia Law Sanders Scholar Cathy Cox is featured in an Athens Banner-Herald article on her experience teaching after serving as Georgia's secretary of state. The article, written by Rebecca Quigley, appeared on 2/19/07.

PROPERTY TAX LAWS UNFAIR
Georgia Law Professor Walter Hellerstein's recent report on Florida 's Save Our Homes tax benefits is referenced in articles in the Tallahassee Democrat and the Daytona Beach News-Journal. The articles were written by Aaron Deslatte and James Miller, respectively, and published on 2/16/07.

LOCAL JUDGE IN CNN SERIES
Georgia Law alumnus Steve C. Jones (J.D.'88) will appear in a short segment on CNN featuring African-Americans who make a difference in their communities. The segment will air in late February. An Athens Banner-Herald article on the segment appeared on 2/16/07 and was written by Jeffery Whitfield.

WHO'S WHO IN HEALTHCARE
Georgia Law alumnus David A. Cook (J.D.'82) is named in the Atlanta Business Chronicle as one of the top 100 healthcare industry leaders for 2007. The article was written by Chris Wilkerson and appeared on 2/12/07.

UNIVERSITY 'SUPERSTAR' SELECTED
Third-year Georgia Law student Teah N. Glenn won the campus-wide UGA Idol competition. An article on the competition and her victory printed in the Athens Banner-Herald on 2/15/07 and The Red & Black on 2/14/07. The writers were Erin Rossiter and Chelsea Cook, respectively.

SPANISH CLASSES PROLIFERATING IN COURTS
Richard D. Reaves, executive director of the Institute of Continuing Judicial Education, speaks about the ICJE's Spanish courses in a Fulton County Daily Report article. The article was written by Vesna Jaksic and published on 2/12/07.

PROF, FAMILY RESCUE DOGS
Georgia Law Adjunct Professor J. Stephen Shi (J.D.'77) is featured in The Red & Black for his family's work in rehabilitating four abused and abandoned dogs. Second-year law student Leslie B. Horne is also quoted. The article was written by Brittany Evans and published on 02/12/07.

HOLLY SPRINGS NATIVE GETS HIGH COURT NOD
Georgia Law alumni Jason T. Burnette (J.D.'06) is featured in The Cherokee Ledger-News regarding his recent appointment to a judicial clerkship with U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. for the October 2007 term. The article was written by Tom Brooks and published on 02/07/07.

KAFKA (AND GRISHAM) IN OKLAHOMA
Georgia Law Professor Donald E. Wilkes Jr. has published a book review of John Grisham's "The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town" in the 2/7/07 issue of the Flagpole.

COPYRIGHT LAWS STUDIED BY PROFESSOR
Georgia Law Professor Paul J. Heald is quoted in The Red & Black concerning his recent research on the length of time it takes for copyrighted material takes to enter the public domain. The article was written by Taylor Rhodes and appeared on 2/7/07.

SAVE OUR HOMES TAX PLAN QUESTIONED
Georgia Law Professor Walter Hellerstein's recent report on the constitutionality of the "portability" provisions of Florida's "Save Our Homes" homestead tax assessment limitation is the focus of an article in the Palm Beach Post. The article was written by Dara Kim and published on 2/3/07.

TRIAL SITE SET, BUT SEALED
Georgia Law Professor Ronald L. Carlson is quoted in The Gainesville Times regarding a gag order issued by a Forsyth County superior court chief judge in a highly publicized death penalty trial. The article was written by Stephen Gurr and published on 01/27/07.

HISTORIC DESK BACK HOME
Georgia Law Sanders Scholar Cathy Cox is quoted in the Macon Telegraph regarding the return of former Gov. Joseph E. Brown's desk to the Old Governor's Mansion in Milledgeville. Cox gifted the Civil War-era desk to the historic site after using it for eight years as secretary of state before coming to teach at Georgia Law in January. The article was written by Jennifer Burk and published on 1/24/07.

CARTER'S JUDICIAL SELECTION PROCESS A HOT TOPIC AT EVENT
Georgia Law Professor Dan T. Coenen is quoted in the Fulton County Daily Report regarding Supreme Court Justice Stephen G. Breyer's visit to UGA Law, which included a Q&A session with law students and faculty. The article was written by Alyson M. Palmer and published on 1/23/07.

SCHOOL OF LAW HOSTS GEORGIA APPEAL CASES
The Georgia Court of Appeals' visit to Georgia Law is featured in The Red & Black. The article was written by Pearman Parker and published on 1/18/07.

BARNES SWORN IN AS CHIEF JUDGE OF COURT OF APPEALS
Alumna Anne Elizabeth Barnes was sworn in as chief judge of the Court of Appeals of Georgia on Thursday, marking the first time women are heading both of the state's appellate courts, according to an article in the Fulton County Daily Report. The article was written by Alyson Palmer and published on 1/5/07.

A CAPITAL TRIAL AT THE CRIME SCENE
Georgia Law Professor Ronald L. Carlson is quoted in the Los Angeles Times on the upcoming Brian Nichols death penalty trial in Atlanta. The article was written by Jenny Jarvie and published on 1/8/07.

TURNER'S TRIAL IN FORSYTH CLOSER
Georgia Law Professor Ronald L. Carlson is quoted in a Forsyth County News article on the Lynn Womack Turner murder trial regarding the process of jury selection in death penalty trials. The article was written by Katie Cofer and published on 1/7/07.

POT POPE IMPRISONED
A book review by Georgia Law Professor Donald E. Wilkes Jr. is featured in Flagpole. His review of Tommy Chong's The I Chong: Meditations from the Joint, was published on 12/20/06.

2006 LEGAL ELITE
Nearly 50 Georgia Law alumni were included in Georgia Trend's Legal Elite listing, covering 11 different practice areas. The magazine also profiled alumni J. Vincent Cook, Tina Shadix Roddenbery and Donald F. Samuel for the section. The profiles were written by Bobby Nesbitt and Michele Cohen Marill and published in the December 2006 issue.

WARRANTS UNDER SCRUTINY
Georgia Law Professor Donald E. Wilkes Jr. is quoted in the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on "no-knock" search warrants commonly utilized by police in narcotics cases. The article was written by the Associated Press and published on 12/06/06.

COURT RULES: EAVESDROP CLAIMS PUT CASE ON LINE
Georgia Law Professor Ronald L. Carlson comments in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on District Attorney Paul Howard's access to a media feed during breaks and recesses of the Scott Davis murder trial. The article was written by Mae Gentry and published on 12/10/06.

ENGLISH ONLY?
Georgia Law Professor Michael L. Wells is quoted on the constitutionality of state and local governments passing ordinances that have an effect on illegal immigrants. The article was written by Rick Lavender and published on 12/10/06 in The Gainesville Times.

DEFENSE TEAM VOWS APPEAL ON DA'S ACCESS TO TV FEED
Georgia Law Professor Ronald L. Carlson is quoted in the Fulton County Daily Report regarding complaints of an unfair advantage in the Scott Davis trial. This article was written by Greg Land and published on 12/05/06.

TWO VERAS COULD VIE FOR 'VERY'
Georgia Law Professor David E. Shipley is quoted in The Augusta Chronicle regarding possible copyright infringement of a local businesswoman's brand name by an international fashion designer. The article was written by Laura Youngs and published on 12/02/06.

NEXT VENUE FOR JAIL FLAP LIKELY COURT
Georgia Law Professor Donald E. Wilkes Jr. is quoted in the Athens Banner-Herald regarding the rights of fired government employees. The article was published on 12/03/06 and written by Joe Johnson.

FUNERAL FOR HABEAS CORPUS
Georgia Law Professor Donald E. Wilkes Jr. is featured in AthensWorld.com regarding a demonstration for Habeas Corpus. The article was published on 12/01/06.

FLA. STUDENTS FILE SUIT OVER BOOK PRICES
Georgia Law Professor John Neiman is quoted in the Red & Black regarding the prerequisites for obtaining class action status of a lawsuit. The article was written by Brian Hughes and published on 12/01/06.

WARRANTS UNDER SCRUTINY
Georgia Law Professor Donald E. Wilkes Jr. comments in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on "no-knock" search warrants commonly utilized by police in narcotics cases. The article was written by Bill Torpy and published on 11/28/06.

HABEAS CORPSE
Georgia Law Professor Donald E. Wilkes Jr. discusses the two applications of habeas corpus by the 109th Congress in a self-authored article in the Flagpole. The article was published on 11/15/06.

ATLANTA MAN ENTANGLED IN WEB DEBATE OVER JONBENET
Georgia Law Professors Robert D. Brussack and James F. Ponsoldt were quoted in the Fulton County Daily Report regarding anonymous Internet postings and defamation cases. The article was written by R. Robin McDonald and appeared on 11/14/06.

GEORGIA MOVES A LITTLE CLOSER TO CHINA
C. Donald Johnson, director of the Dean Rusk Center, is quoted in the Savannah Morning News on the impact of the United States' economic policies toward China. The article was written by Walter C. Jones and published on 11/5/06.

MORE LAWYERS HELP IMPORT WORKERS
Adjunct Professor Charles H. Kuck is quoted in the Raleigh News & Observer on the enrollment trends for immigration law courses. The article was written by Frank Norton and published on 10/26/06.

STUDENTS, PROFESSORS INFORMED THROUGH RSS
The Alexander Campbell King Law Library's new Digital Commons project and the Georgia Law Web site are featured in The Red & Black in an article regarding RSS feeds from UGA Web sites. The article was published on 10/25/06 and written by Joe Mason.

WOMBLE CARLYLE SELECTS LAW STUDENTS TO RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS
Georgia Law student Shunta Harmon was awarded a scholarship from the law firm Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice based on personal and professional development, academic performance and community service. The article was written by the North Carolina Lawyers Weekly staff and published on 10/23/06.

JUSTICE: 'STAND UP'
An Athens Banner-Herald article features U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas' visit to the law school and a UGA Blue Key Award service. The article was written by Rebecca K. Quigley and published on 10/21/06.

LAWSUIT TARGETS 'DEADLY' STORE
Georgia Law Professor Thomas A. Eaton is quoted in the Savannah Morning News regarding the lawsuit against former convenience store owners for failing to keep the property safe. The article appeared on 10/16/06 and was written by Bret Bell.

TENURED PROFESSORS TEACHING LESS AT UGA
Georgia Law Professor David E. Shipley is quoted in the Athens Banner-Herald regarding the current decline in tenured professors teaching undergraduate classes at UGA. The article was published on 10/16/06 and written by Rebecca K. Quigley.

LAW PROFS: LAW TO STRIP HABEAS IS OUT OF BOUNDS
Georgia Law Professor Milner S. Ball weighs in on the constitutionality of the Military Commissions Act of 2006, which strips noncitizen detainees of habeas corpus rights. The article was published in the Fulton County Daily Report on 10/12/06 and authored by R. Robin McDonald.

MAGILL: LUMPKINS LEAVE LEGACY
The Lumpkin Media Center in Sanford Stadium enters its inaugural season at UGA. Georgia Law alumnus Frank Lumpkin Jr. donated $300,000 in 1999 to begin the improvements on the media facilities. The article was published in the Athens Banner-Herald on 10/07/06 and was written by Dan Magill.

MCGUIRE SHOWS POOR JUDGMENT
Georgia Law Professor Jason M. Solomon authored an article appearing in the Fulton County Daily Report critiquing attorney general candidate Perry McGuire's first campaign ad. The article appeared on 10/06/06.

SYSTEMATICALLY WRONGED
Georgia Law Professor Donald E. Wilkes Jr. is quoted in the Athens Banner-Herald regarding the false conviction theme of the University Theatre's play "The Exonerated." Wilkes will appear in an expert panel discussion immediately following the play on October 13. The article was written by Erin Rositter and appeared on 10/05/06.

2006 THE BEST & BRIGHTEST FORTY UNDER FORTY
Georgia Law alumni Natalie Schweers and Jeffery Monroe are included by Georgia Trend Magazine in their tenth annual 40 Under 40 honors. The article was published in the October 2006 issue, and the profiles were written by Ray Glier and Ben Young.

SIZE A DETERMINING FACTOR IN DECIDING WHO'S WHO
Fourteen Georgia Law alumni, as well as Dean Rebecca H. White, were featured in the Atlanta Business Chronicle's 2006 "Who's Who in Law and Accounting" listing. The article was written by Thornton Kennedy and appeared in the 9/29/06 issue.

FATAL TREND FOR CYCLISTS, PEDESTRIANS
Georgia Law student Christian Seklecki shares his stories of close calls in an article in the Athens Banner-Herald regarding the rise in the number of pedestrian and cyclist deaths in Athens over the past 14 months. The article was published on 9/29/06 and written by Lee Shearer.

HE DESERVES REPRIEVE AFTER SEX LAW IS FIXED
Georgia Law Professor Erica J. Hashimoto is quoted in an article in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution regarding the Georgia Legislature's amendment of a state sex law. The article was published on 9/25/06 and written by Greg Dobbs.

PANHANDLING: BUSINESSES BEG FOR LIMITS
Georgia Law Professor Russell C. Gabriel weighs in on the constitutionality of panhandling laws in an article discussing the possibility of a panhandling ban in downtown Athens. The article was published in the Athens Banner-Herald on 9/17/06 and written by Blake Aued.

JUDGE'S CASE HEADS TO STATE COURT
Georgia Law Professor Russell C. Gabriel is quoted in the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer regarding a case of a Columbus Municipal Court Judge and the Georgia laws addressing the pointing of weapons. The article was published on 8/29/06 and written by Alan Riquelmy.

BLACK FACULTY SEE NETWORKING AS RECRUITING TOOL
Georgia Law Professor Lonnie T. Brown Jr. is quoted in the Athens Banner-Herald regarding the importance of minority faculty networking with minority students at UGA to increase diversity. The article was published on 9/13/06 and written by Rebecca K. Quigley.

THE CORBIN TRIAL: IS THERE A LINK BETWEEN DEATHS?
Georgia Law Professor Ronald L. Carlson is quoted in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on the extensive media coverage of the murder trial of Barton Corbin. The article was published on 9/11/2006 and written by Lateef Mungin and Jane O. Hansen.

LEGAL DOUBTS SHROUD LOANS
Georgia Law Professor Anne Proffitt Dupre is quoted in The Augusta Chronicle on the practice of the Richmond County schools Superintendent issuing pay advances and loans to employees. The article was published on 9/02/06 and written by Greg Gelpi.

SCHOLARS DEBATE COKE ETHICS ISSUE
Georgia Law Professor C. Ronald Ellington is quoted in the Fulton County Daily Report regarding whether the executive director of The Coca-Cola Bottlers' Association violated Georgia 's professional ethics standards. The article was published on 8/30/06 and written by R. Robin McDonald.

ON THE RISE 14 UNDER 40
Two Georgia Law alumni are among 14 young, Atlanta-area lawyers designated as "rising stars" by the Fulton County Daily Report. The articles were published on 8/21/06 and written by R. Robin McDonald and Aisha I. Jefferson.

FIRST PREMPRO SUIT GOES TO TRIAL IN ARK
Professor Thomas A. Eaton is quoted in an Associated Press article on the first of 4,500 cases filed against Prempro, a hormone-replacement therapy, to go to trial. The article was published in the Huston Chronicle on 8/20/06 and written by Andrew DeMillo.

WHERE THE BOYS AREN'T
Dr. Giles Kennedy, director of law admissions, is quoted in the Athens Banner-Herald on the gender ratio of recent entering classes at Georgia Law. The article was published on 8/20/06 and written by Rebecca K. Quigley.

EYES ON BAR/BRI CASE
Professor James F. Ponsoldt is quoted in the Fulton County Daily Report regarding a class action suit that claims 300,000 law students were overcharged for their bar review class. The article was published on 8/15/06 and written by Greg Land.

GEORGIA DELEGATION TO VISIT CHINA TO GROW BUSINESS, CULTURAL TIES
Dean Rusk Center Director C. Donald Johnson is participating in a Georgia delegation to China led by the state's Department of Economic Development commissioner with the goal of opening new business and cultural opportunities. Click here for more information.

"SUPER LAWYERS" STILL SOARS IN GEORGIA
Professor Lonnie T. Brown Jr. is quoted in the Fulton County Daily Report regarding New Jersey 's restrictions on "Super" lawyer ads. The article was published on 8/11/06 and written by Alyson M. Palmer.

WRIT USED TO FREE TWO MEN
Professor Donald E. Wilkes Jr. is quoted in the Athens Banner-Herald regarding the importance of the writ of habeas corpus. The article was published on 8/2/06 and written by Joe Johnson.

DIFFERENT CALLING
Georgia Law alumnus Dean Waite is featured in an article in the Mobile Press-Register on being both a personal injury attorney as well as a college and high school football official. The article was published on 8/2/06 and written by Cassandra M. Taylor.

ALUMNUS JAMES BUTLER GIVES UGA $1 MILLION
Georgia Law alumnus James E. Butler (J.D.'77) donated $1 million to establish a fellowship program at UGA's Institute of Ecology to help graduate students studying environmental problems. This is his second million-dollar gift to UGA. Last year, he gave his first gift to the law school to create the James E. Butler Scholarship Fund, which pays full tuition for students studying public interest law at UGA. This release was issued by UGA News Service on 7/25/06, and the author was Larry Dendy.

A MAN OF 'ROCK-BOUND INTEGRITY'
Georgia Law alumnus U.S. District Judge B. Avant Edenfield (J.D.'58) is quoted in the Savannah Morning News about his move to senior judge status effective Aug. 2. The article was published on 7/20/06, and the author was Jan Skutch.

VISITING LAW STUDENTS INTRIGUED BY GUYANA
Georgia Law students Michael Kline and Milind Dongre are quoted in Kaieteur News regarding their summer internships with the Director of Public Prosecution in Guyana as part of the International Externship Program run by the Dean Rusk Center. The article was published on 7/16/06, and the author was Danielle Campbell.

MERCK STRATEGY STILL MURKY AS JURY MULLS VIOXX CLAIMS
Professor Thomas Eaton is quoted in Law360 regarding the lawsuits against Merck & Co. over the drug Vioxx. The article was published on 7/12/06, and the author was Jesse Greenspan.

RECONCILING GOD AND SCIENCE
Professor Edward Larson comments on the debate between evolution and religion. The article was published in the 7/17/06 issue of Time magazine, and the author was David Van Biema.

COURT UPHOLDS STATE AIRLINE TAX BREAK
Professor Walter Hellerstein is quoted in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel regarding the Wisconsin Supreme Court's decision to uphold the state law allowing a property tax exemption for Wisconsin-based airlines. The article was published on 7/8/06, and the author was Avrum D. Lank.

BAN ON GAY MARRIAGE UPHELD
Professor Chuck O'Kelley is quoted in the Athens Banner-Herald regarding Georgia's ban on gay marriage. The article was published on 7/7/06, and the author was Lee Shearer.

A LAW SCHOOL FOUNDER'S HOUSE UNDERGOING RESTORATION
The former home of Thomas R.R. Cobb, a founder of the law school, is being restored on the corner of Prince Avenue and Hill Street in Athens. The structural restoration to the 19th century mansion is complete and workers are now arranging furnishings for the home. Renovation and restoration, which has been estimated to cost up to $3.3 million, began in 2004. The article was published in the Athens Banner-Herald on 7/1/06, and the author was Merritt Melancon.

EVEN A 'SICK ANIMAL' DESERVES A FAIR TRIAL
Professor Erica Hashimoto is quoted in the Anderson Independent-Mail regarding why attorneys take particular cases. The article was published on 6/29/06, and the author was Meryl Dillman.

THE BATTLE FOR JUSTICE LOOMS
Professor Erica Hashimoto is quoted in the Anderson Independent-Mail regarding details the prosecution must consider in the murder trial of a Clemson University student. The article was published on 6/29/06, and the author was Meryl Dillman.

AGREEMENT TO SELL MLK'S PAPERS FAILS TO QUELL COPYRIGHT DEBATE
Professor David E. Shipley is quoted in the Fulton County Daily Report regarding public domain. The article was published on 6/28/06, and the author was Andy Peters.

CONCERNS OVER NAFTA TRIBUNALS
Professor Peter Spiro makes an appearance on "Lou Dobbs Tonight" regarding whether a provision of NAFTA gives secret international tribunals extraordinary powers over the laws passed by Congress and the power to negate America 's natural sovereignty. The television program aired on 6/26/06 on CNN.

AS SALARIES RISE, SO DOES THE PRESSURE TO PERFORM
Professor Ron Ellington is quoted in the Atlanta Business Chronicle regarding the hiring decision law firms make between first-year associates and attorneys at other firms who want to make a lateral move. The article was published on 6/16/06, and the author was Ray Glier.

DRAMA LIKELY TO CONTINUE AT FORMER ATLANTA MAYOR'S SENTENCING
Professor Ron Carlson is quoted in the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer regarding the upcoming sentencing of Atlanta 's former mayor. It was published on 6/12/06, and the author was Errin Haines.

LEGAL EXPERTS QUESTION JUDGE'S ACTION
Professor Ron Carlson is quoted in the Augusta Chronicle regarding closed court hearings. It was published on 6/10/06, and the author was Sandy Hodson.

ALUMNA'S FILM TO AIR AT ATLANTA FILM FESTIVAL
Georgia Law alumna Donna Musil (J.D.'85) has created a documentary titled "Brats: Our Journey Home" about the world of "military children." The 90-minute program features intimate memories and stories of several military "brats" and reveals their unique lifestyle consisting of frequent moves and involving a constant flow of new schools and new friends. The film will air at the Atlanta Film Festival on June 15. Musil said she hopes the film "might be a small spark in a global fire of self-awareness and belonging." The article was published in the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on 6/9/06, and the author was Mike Walsh.

LIKE ONE FAMOUS BABY, MORE CLAIM TWO LANDS
Professor Peter Spiro is quoted in the St. Petersburg Times regarding the growing trend of dual citizenship. The article was printed on 6/4/06 and written by Susan Taylor Martin.

AUGUSTAN'S DEATH CAN BE EVIDENCE IN TRIAL
Professor Ron Carlson weighs in on the Georgia Supreme Court's decision to deny an appeal to block evidence in the trial of a Gwinnett County dentist accused of killing his wife. The article was published in the Augusta Chronicle on 6/2/06, and the author was Vicky Eckenrode.

RULING NOT FIRST TIME JUDGE RILED POLITICIANS; CRITICS CRY 'ACTIVIST'; OTHERS HAIL COURAGE
Associate Dean Paul M. Kurtz comments on Fulton Superior Court Judge Constance Russell's ruling on Georgia's gay marriage constitutional amendment. The article was published in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on 5/18/06, and the authors were Bill Torpy and Bill Rankin.

"FAMILY IS FAMILY," GAY MARRIAGE PLAINTIFFS SAY
Professor Charles R.T. O'Kelley is quoted the Athens Banner-Herald regarding the overturned gay marriage amendment to the Georgia Constitution. It was published on 5/18/06, and the author was Blake Aued.

AIPAC CASE IMPACTING SECURITY CLEARANCE
Associate Dean Peter J. Spiro is quoted in The New York Sun regarding the Pentagon withdrawing security clearances from some Israeli/U.S. dual nationals or those with ties to the Jewish country. It was published on 5/17/06, and the author was Josh Gerstein.

GEORGIA LAW'S LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM HELPS ALUMNI WITH DEBT
With student educational debt loads growing, soon to be Georgia Law graduate Kevin Wilson says he is hoping the law school's Loan Repayment Assistance Program will provide him with some relief. To read the complete story, see the Athens Banner-Herald. The article title is "Debt levels risings for UGA students." It was published on 5/15/06, and the author was Rebecca Quigley.

CREATIONISM TO BE TAUGHT IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
In a town in Missouri, a Christian group has given presentations in the high school's library on science and careers in science. The speaker also encouraged students to question "established scientific principles and theories," one of them being evolution. Speaking about whether this treads a little to closely to mixing church and state, Georgia Law's Edward J. Larson was quoted in various newspapers around the country saying, "The issue is that the Supreme Court said creation science was not science and doesn't belong in a science classroom." To read the complete story, see the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The article title is "Creationists bring beliefs to schools." It was published on 5/13/06, and the author was Tim Townsend.

SURPRISES IN SCHRENKO CASE
The much-publicized trial of Georgia school Superintendent Linda Schrenko took an unexpected turn when she accepted a plea deal. Her former Deputy Merle Temple, who allegedly aided with the misdirection of federal funds to Schrenko's failed campaign for governor and who had been cooperating with federal prosecutors against Schrenko and other co-defendants, was also surprised when he was arrested for obstruction of justice. Trial expert Ronald L. Carlson said, "The developments between Temple and Schrenko will continue to haunt the prosecutors through the end of this case." To read the complete story, see the Savannah Morning News. The article title is "How Schrenko's plea deal destroyed another." It was published on 5/13/06, and the author was Brandon Larrabee.

THE PROS AND CONS OF SELF-REPRESENTATION
The general opinion of those choosing to defend themselves in legal proceedings is that they are mentally ill. However, recent research by Georgia Law's Erica J. Hashimoto concluded that that was not the case. She said, "Often, people choose to defend themselves because they have an ideological position they want to air "or because they are dissatisfied with their appointed lawyers." To read the complete story, see the Baltimore Sun. The article title is "Do-it-yourself defendants." It was published 5/8/06, and the author is Rona Marech.

IS VIDEO SURVEILLANCE GOING TOO FAR?
Don't think you are being watched? Think again. Everyday new types of video surveillance are being implemented. Among the newest uses are cameras mounted on school buses to catch those who do not stop and cameras installed on the outside of buildings in high crime areas. Professor John Neiman says there is no definitive solution from the courts as to when surveillance constitutes an invasion of privacy. To read the complete story, see the Gwinnett Daily Post. The article title is "I spy: Cameras pop up all over the county." It was published 5/7/06, and the author is Andria Simmons.

GEORGIA LAW STUDENTS HELP LATINO COMMUNITY
Hispanic law students at Georgia Law are answering the call to provide assistance the Latino community. Acknowledging the struggles her family faced when immigrating to the United States, second-year student Melissa Arcila said it "would be selfish not to reach back and help" those in similar situations. To read the complete story, see the Athens Banner-Herald. The article title is "Hispanic law students ready to give back." It was published on 4/27/06, and the author is Rebecca Quigley.

CITIZENSHIP RESTRICTIONS IMMINENT?
As immigration reform has made headlines recently, many legislators are seeking to regulate the automatic citizenship that is bestowed upon all children born in the United States , even if their parents are illegal immigrants. However, international law authority Peter J. Spiro said that by denying these children citizenship, "you'd have a significant portion of the population being legally subordinated on an inter-generational basis." To read the complete story, see USA Today. The article title is "'Mixed status' tears apart families; when illegal immigrants' kids are legal, choices painful." It was published on 4/26/06, and the author is Wendy Koch.

STATE REP JOINS REDISTRICTING SUIT
After a recent Athens-Clarke County redistricting plan was endorsed by the Georgia Senate, State Rep. Jane Kidd, a Democratic candidate for the State Senate, is arguing the redistricting was a political move by Republicans to split the county's Democratic vote. Kidd is hoping to add her name to a similar 2003 lawsuit, rather than file her own, to speed up the process. Georgia Law Professor Michael L. Wells said the move, called an "intervention," is not unusual, although a "party asking to join must have some interest in the matter." To read the complete story, see the Athens Banner-Herald. The article title is "Lawmaker seeks halt to remap." It was published on 4/21/06, and the author is Todd DeFeo.

TOUGHER PENALTIES FOR JUVENILES?
A law has been passed by the Georgia Legislature that would allow judges to confer stricter sentences on juvenile offenders. Amy's Law, named for an 8-year-old Georgia girl allegedly killed by another child, is part of a nationwide trend in stiffer punishments for juveniles, which child law expert Anne P. Dupre said was in response to overwhelming public opinion that crimes such as these have been more frequent in recent years. To read the full story, see the Los Angeles Times. The title is "When a child says he's a killer." It was published on 4/16/06, and the author is Jenny Jarvie.

LINCOLN'S MURDER A CONFEDERATE CONSPIRACY?
New data has come to light on the anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's assassination, prompting speculation by many historians that his death may have been more than a "simple conspiracy" by John Wilkes Booth. Georgia Law Professor Donald E. Wilkes Jr., who has authored a number of articles concerning Lincoln 's assassination, said, "New evidence indicates Booth was a Confederate secret agent. It seems much more likely that the Confederate government knew and approved of what Booth was doing." To read the complete story, see the Washington Times . The article title is "Tours follow 12-day flight of Lincoln assassin." It was published on 4/13/06, and the author is Lisa Rauschart.

GRADS DRAWN TO URBAN AREAS
Recent findings from the U.S. Census show that the majority of college graduates are likely to move to larger cities following graduation, and the law school is no exception to that trend. Director of Legal Career Services Beth S. Kirch said the metro Atlanta area is a "primary market for law graduates." Washington , D.C. tops the list for those seeking employment outside of the state. To read the complete story, see the Red & Black. The article title is "Students migrate to urban employers." It was published on 4/12/06, and the author is Ashley Fielding.

TENSE U.S.-CHINA RELATIONS FIXABLE?
During last week's meeting of the U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce, Dean Rusk Center Director C. Donald Johnson, serving as lead speaker, speculated that the U.S. and China might file complaints challenging each other's trade policies. However, Johnson said, Chinese companies should still be encouraged to enter the U.S., as investing here could produce jobs and ease tensions between the two countries. To read the complete story, see GlobalAtlanta.com . The article title is "U.S.-China poised on collision course due to trade differences." It was published on 4/8/06, and the author is Nema Etheridge.

NEW FACTOR "CRIPPLING" CORBIN CASE
It was ruled last week that prosecutors in the Barton Corbin case, involving the 2004 death of Corbin's wife, will be allowed to use evidence regarding his 1990 murder allegation. Criminal procedure authority Ronald L. Carlson called the ruling a "major win for the prosecutors," and said he can quote "trial after trial" where similar evidence has been instrumental to a guilty verdict. To read the full story, see the Atlanta Journal-Constitution . The article title is "Evidence allowed in Corbin case." It was published on 3/31/06, and the author is Lateef Mungin.

SAVANNAH SCHOOLS TO FIRE LAIDLAW?
The Savannah-Chatham County School Board will meet to debate whether it wants to keep Laidlaw Education Services for the remainder of its contract. Although the company is unpopular within the school district, a law suit could result if its contract is terminated. Georgia Law Professor James C. Smith said if Laidlaw won the suit, it would most likely be awarded "damages equal to the two years of profits it would have earned had the contract remained in place." To read the complete story, see Savannah Morning News . The article title is "D-day nears for Laidlaw." It was published on 3/28/06, and the author is Walter Stern.

JOINING CLUBS MAY REQUIRE PARENTAL OKAY
Georgia lawmakers want to curb student access to extracurriculars by requiring parental consent. This comes on the heels of White County 's banning of all non-academic clubs, which some say is related to the recent formation of a student-run gay/lesbian support alliance, P.R.I.D.E. Education law expert Anne P. Dupre said if the school wants to "ban all non-curricular clubs, they have the power to do that" although it would be breaking the law if all clubs were banned just to hurt P.R.I.D.E. To listen to the complete story, see NPR online . The title is "Georgia plans to shed light on after-school activities." It was reported by Rickey Bevington, and aired 3/28/06.

TAX INCENTIVES ILLEGAL?
The legal ambiguity of states' use of tax incentives to attract industry has been brought to the attention of the U.S. Supreme Court in a case involving the state of Ohio . Georgia Law Professor Walter Hellerstein said it is "anybody's guess" as to whether or not the Ohio ruling will affect similar cases in lower courts, and suggested Congress step in to resolve "the mess we're in." To read the full story, see the Dallas Business Journal . The article title is "Court case threatens incentives." It was published on 3/24/06, and the authors are Kent Hoover and Dave Moore.

PROF OFFERS VIEWS ON GLOBAL WARMING
Environmental law expert Daniel Bodansky addresses the causes and consequences of global warming in an article for UGA Research Magazine. "When we face uncertain risks, we take out an insurance policy, which is exactly what we need to do now for global warming," Bodansky said, suggesting more extensive research on technologies that could slow global warming. The article title is "Global warming: what to do about the changing climate," and it was published in the Fall/Winter 2005 issue.

LAW SCHOOLS ADOPT INTERNATIONAL FOCUS
Law schools across the country are expanding their international offerings as U.S. law firms open foreign offices and handle more transnational cases. Rusk Center Director C. Donald Johnson said about 10 percent of Georgia Law graduates "will deal with international law immediately after graduation," adding that "many of the rest will be involved in international law dealings at some point in their careers." To access the two related articles in the Fulton County Daily Report published on 3/14/06, click here . One article is titled "UGA, GSU law set sights on China, Brazil" and the second is "Schools prioritize international law." The authors are Wendy Moses and Lindsay Fortado, respectively.

BELLSOUTH BUYOUT TO AFFECT ATLANTA FIRMS
The impact of AT&T's acquisition of BellSouth Corp. will have a major impact on Alston & Bird and Kilpatrick Stockton, which currently provide legal services to the corporation. Professor James F. Ponsoldt said, "There will be a slight increase in work over the next year, but after that, as the number of jobs in the area declines, the requirement for legal services will go down as well." To read the full story, see the Atlanta Business Chronicle . The article title is "Alston & Bird, Kilpatrick Stockton may feel impact." It was published on 3/10/06, and the author is Sarah David Spears.

COURTHOUSE SHOOTING SUITS BEING FILED
The families of the people who were killed during last year's Fulton County Courthouse shootings and other victims are suing those they say were negligent in handling Nichols and courthouse security. Trial practice guru Ronald L. Carlson said in private suits "involving the alleged misconduct by a county or state officer, the immunity barrier is very difficult to overcome." To read the full story, see the Fulton County Daily Report . The article title is "Some 3/11 suits face higher hurdles than others." It was published on 3/10/06, and the author is Greg Land.

CAMPBELL CHOOSES NOT TO TESTIFY
Ex-Atlanta Mayor Bill Campbell has decided not to tell his story to the jury, fearing further "character assassination" from the prosecution. Criminal procedure expert Ronald L. Carlson said although the defense is most likely making this move in confidence they will win the case, the jury will be suspicious as to why Campbell refused to testify. To read the full story, see The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The article title is " Campbell eager to talk, won't testify." It was published on 3/7/06, and the authors are Jeffry Scott and Beth Warren.

CAMPBELL TO TAKE STAND?
Former Atlanta Mayor Bill Campbell is considering taking the stand in his own trial, an unusual move for a defendant. However, Georgia Law Professor Ronald L. Carlson said "humanizing the defendant" could work in Campbell 's favor. To read the complete story, see The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The article title is "To take stand is to take big risk: will ex-mayor be allowed to tell his story?" It was published on 2/26/06, and the authors are Beth Warren and Jeffry Scott.

LAW STUDENT SERVES AS UGA'S "BACHELOR"
The Red & Black is playing matchmaker for third-year law student David Burch this Valentine's Day. Burch will go on five dates set up by the newspaper, each with a different woman, and at the end will choose one of them to be his girlfriend. To keep up with Burch's progress, see the Variety section of the Red & Black. The contest began on 2/13/06, and the results of the contest will be announced on 2/20/06.

CASE TO HAMPER STATE TAX STRATEGY?
Many states are embroiled in the controversy over a federal court ruling that eliminated state tax incentives, questioning their constitutionality. However, most states see these as an important means of economic competition. Taxation expert Walter Hellerstein said despite this, the ruling will not do irreparable damage. "One easy way for states to encourage business is simply to subsidize them." To read the full story, see the Fulton County Daily Report . The article title is "Millions of dollars, state economics at stake in challenge to tax breaks." It was published on 2/7/06, and the author is Marcia Coyle. Hellerstein was also quoted in the National Law Journal and Entrepreneur Magazine.

CAMPBELL TRIAL BEGINS
The trial of former Atlanta Mayor Bill Campbell began last week, with both defense and prosecution teams centering their arguments on his character, examining not only his work as mayor but his personal life as well. "Americans are a very forgiving people if there is an honest bid for forgiveness," criminal procedure expert Ronald L. Carlson said. "[ Campbell 's] having been candid lessens the smear effect. But it hasn't totally defused it." To read the full story, see The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The article title is "Feds use sleaze factor in bid to sink Campbell ." It was published on 1/29/06, and the authors are Beth Warren and Bill Torpy.

DEBATE ON WIRETAPPING CONTINUES
In light of the recent controversy surrounding President George W. Bush's wiretapping program, Georgia Law Professor Peter J. Spiro discussed the administration's defense strategy. "They don't have much to work with legally, but they're framing these justifications in constitutional terms to a public audience," he said. To read the full story, see The New York Times . The article title is "Bush presses on in legal defense for wiretapping." It was published on 1/28/06, and the authors are Eric Lichtblau and Adam Liptak.

"MICRO-COURTS" AID OVERLOADED HIGHER COURTS
Specialized courts are being created throughout the country to help ease the immense caseload of larger, generalized courts. Georgia Law Professor Thomas A. Eaton said "because of the sheer volume of criminal cases, it's increasingly difficult for civil cases to go to trial." The new courts aim to improve such problems. To read the complete story, see The Atlanta Journal-Constitution . The article title is "Open for business: New fast-track Fulton court tries to fill a niche." It was published on 1/12/06, and the author is Kirsten Tagami.

ALUMNI NAMED TO LIST OF BEST ATLANTA LAWYERS
Six Georgia Law graduates have been designated as Jezebel Magazine 's "Attorneys of Distinction" for 2005, an annual list of Atlanta 's stand out lawyers. To read the complete story, see Jezebel Magazine . The article title is "Attorneys of distinction" and was published in the November issue.

U.S. MARSHALS AND ICJE TO HOST STATEWIDE SUMMIT
The U.S. Marshal Service and the Institute of Continuing Judicial Education (ICJE), a department of the law school charged with strengthening professional development of the state's judges and court staff, will hold a Personal Security Summit to provide in-depth security training for Georgia court personnel. For more information, click here.

JOHNSON ATTENDS CONFERENCE IN CHINA
Director of Georgia Law's Dean Rusk Center C. Donald Johnson (J.D.'73) spoke at the recent Global CEO Summit in China, a conference designed to promote contacts between Chinese, British and American professionals. "This was an excellent opportunity to foster business relationships in China ," he said. To read the complete story, see GlobalAtlanta.com . The article title is "Georgians make China contacts during Global CEO summit." It was published on 11/28/05, and the author is Nema Etheridge.

CONFERENCE EXPLORES MERITS OF COURTROOM PUBLICITY
A recent Georgia Law conference focused on the professional and moral consequences of discussing legal cases with the media. Attendees' opinions of the matter varied, with some citing their relationship with the press as vital to winning cases and others believing media exposure to be exceedingly harmful. To read the full story, see the Fulton County Daily Report . The article title is "When lawyers land in court of public opinion." It was published on 11/23/05, and the author is R. Robin McDonald.

LARSON TO TEACH IN ITALY
Georgia Law Professor Edward J. Larson has signed on as an instructor for UGA's study abroad program in Cortona, Italy. During the program's 2006 Maymester, he will teach "History of Medicine," which will focus on the contributions Italian doctors and scientists have made to the medical field. For more information, click here.

FIRM ESTABLISHES SCHOLARSHIP AT GEORGIA LAW
Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi announced the creation of a scholarship fund, which will give Georgia Law $80,000 to cover full tuition for eligible students for 10 years. The scholarship will be awarded to those students who have overcome significant disadvantages or hardships, or who belong to groups historically underrepresented in law schools and the legal profession. For more information, click here .

A TAXING ISSUE
Telecommuters are unhappy with a recent refusal by the U.S. Supreme Court to hear an appeal regarding extra taxes they must pay for working outside of their home state. However, taxation expert Walter Hellerstein said he understood why the court did not want to hear the case, as where a telecommuter earns his income is a "pretty hard question to answer." To read the complete story, see CNETnews.com . The article title is "Telecommuters: beware the tax man." It was published on 11/2/05, and the author is Elinor Mills.

GEORGIA LAW PROFS WEIGH IN ON NEXT JUSTICE NOMINEE
Professors J. Randy Beck, Dan T. Coenen, Anne P. Dupre and John Neiman provide their thoughts to the Athens Banner-Herald on President Bush's next U.S. Supreme Court nominee. The article title is "UGA experts look ahead," and it was published on 10/28/05.

PROF EXAMINES PUBLICITY ASPECT OF SCOPES TRIAL
Pulitzer Prize-winning author and law professor Edward J. Larson takes a look at the effects media exposure had on the Scopes trial in an article for the National Post, calling the trial a "1920s version of the O.J. Simpson and Michael Jackson trials of today." The article title is "The O.J. trial of its time," and it was published on 10/26/05.

CUMMINGS TO SPEAK AT GRADUATION
Corlis P. Cummings (J.'88), the interim chancellor of the University System of Georgia, will be the speaker for the University of Georgia's fall semester commencement Dec. 17 in Stegeman Coliseum. Click here for details.

ALUMNI TOP "BEST AND BRIGHTEST" LIST
Four Georgia Law alumni are listed among Georgia Trend's "Top 40 Under 40" for 2005. To read the complete story, see Georgia Trend. The article title is "40 Under 40: The Best and Brightest." It was published in the October 2005 issue, and the author is Shannon Wilder.

COHN RECEIVES UGA'S HARTMAN AWARD
Judge Aaron Cohn (LL.B.'38) will be presented with the university's Hartman Award, one of the highest honors a former UGA student-athlete can receive, during halftime of the Homecoming football game on Oct. 22. To read the complete story, see the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer. The article title is "'I love the University of Georgia'- Columbus judge to be honored at UGA game." It was published on 10/8/05, and the author is Pat Gillespie.

BECK IDENTIFIES PROS AND CONS OF MIERS NOMINATION
UGA's Christian Faculty Forum met this week to discuss the significance of Harriet Miers' appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court. Georgia Law Professor J. Randy Beck, who clerked for Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, summed up the nomination, saying "every new appointment makes the Supreme Court a new court." To read the complete story, see The Red & Black. The article title is "Faculty, students discuss Miers." It was published on 10/6/05, and the author is Grayson Irvin

ALUMNI TOP LIST OF "ATLANTA'S FINEST LAWYERS"
19 Georgia Law graduates made the Atlanta Business Chronicle's list of Who's Who in Law and Accounting for 2005, as selected by industry experts and Chronicle editors. To read the complete story, see the Atlanta Business Chronicle. The article title is "Atlanta's finest lawyers, accountants profiled for 2005." It was published in the Sept. 30 - Oct. 6, 2005 issue, and the author is Michelle Graff.

GEORGIA LAW STUDENT WINS SCHOLARSHIP
Second-year student Teah Glenn has been awarded a $4000 scholarship from the Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice Scholars Program, which provides nine scholarships annually to minority, second-year law students. For more information, click here.

"CREATIVE" CLAIM IN DENTIST CASE
Dr. Barton Corbin's lawyers have requested charges against him regarding the 1990 death of his girlfriend be dropped, maintaining authorities waited too long to arrest him. Criminal law guru Ronald L. Carlson called the claim "creative," saying it is very unusual for attorneys to make a statement like this.
To read the complete story, see The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The article title is "Dentist's lawyers say Augusta case too old." The article was published on 9/30/05, and the author is Lateef Mungin.

KIRCH COMMENTS ON FALL RECRUITMENT
Legal Career Services Director Beth S. Kirch shares her thoughts on the status of legal hiring. In two Fulton County Daily Report articles, she advises students looking for entry-level positions to depend on "conjecture and intuitive feeling" regarding firms, and discusses typical employment patterns. The article titles are "Fall hiring: it's a wash" and "In search of ... the perfect match." Both were written by Wendy Moses and published on 9/26/05.

PROF. SPIRO TESTIFIES BEFORE CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE
On 9/29/05, Georgia Law professor and immigration law authority Peter J. Spiro will testify before the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security and Claims. The hearing's purpose is to discuss the effects birthright citizens and dual citizens have on the well-being of the United States. Spiro is also quoted regarding these proceedings in the 9/29/05 issue of the Atlanta Journal - Constitution.

PROF. LARSON ON NBC NIGHTLY NEWS
NBC Nightly News interviewed Professor Edward J. Larson on 9/27/05 regarding the ongoing debate in a Pennsylvania school system that teaches students the controversial principle of "intelligent design" as part of its biology curriculum.

EX-MAYOR'S TRIAL TO RELY UPON OLD "CRONIES"
Criminal procedure expert Ronald L. Carlson sounds off on the tactics he believes will be utilized in the trial of former Atlanta Mayor Bill Campbell, saying both sides will build their cases primarily upon testimony from city officials once close to the mayor. To read the full story, see the September 2005 issue of Atlanta Magazine. The article title is "Your guide to the Bill Campbell trial," and the author is Chandra R. Thomas.

CONSTITUTION OFTEN OVERSHADOWED BY BILL OF RIGHTS?
The majority of Americans have a better understanding of the Bill of Rights than they do of the U.S. Constitution, something which constitutional law authority Dan T. Coenen believes should be remedied. In an op-ed article, he identifies several key clauses of the U.S. Constitution and stresses that it is important to be familiar with its themes. To read the complete piece, see the Athens Banner-Herald. The article title is "Constitution, not just the Bill of Rights, must be understood,�� and it was published on 9/23/05.

DUNCAN DRUGS ORDERED TO PAY
After being convicted of health care fraud, Fordham Inc., the corporate owner of Duncan Drugs, has been ordered to pay both restitution and forfeitures. Criminal procedure expert Ronald L. Carlson said consequences like these have become commonplace in drug cases where "the idea is to take the financial reward out of crime." To read the complete story, see the Augusta Chronicle. The article title is "Duncan Drugs could be liquidated." It was published on 9/17/05, and the author is Sandy Hodson.

KILPATRICK STOCKTON ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH GEORGIA LAW
Atlanta law firm Kilpatrick Stockton is funding international internships for three rising second-year students in Guyana each year through 2009. For more details, click here.

NEW TORT LEGISLATION TO BE REWRITTEN
A section of the tort legislation passed in February has come under fire in the Georgia General Assembly and will most likely be rewritten in 2006. Tort expert Thomas A. Eaton called the provision, which pushes parties to settle their cases or chance paying the other side's attorney fees, a "drafting nightmare." To read the complete story, see the Fulton County Daily Report. The article title is "GOP may take another crack at provision of new tort law." It was published on 8/23/05, and the author is Andy Peters.

THE BATTLE OF CREATIONISM VS. DARWINISM
Evolution guru Edward J. Larson provides his thoughts on the ongoing debate about the teaching of Darwin's theory alongside intelligent design in today's classrooms. To read his complete op-ed piece, see the Los Angeles Times. The article title is "A natural selection: intelligent design." It was published 8/26/05.

GEORGIA LAW STUDENTS GET INVOLVED IN UPPER ALTAMAHA WATERSHED
Students participating in the Environmental Law Practicum and Land Use Clinic are helping to improve local water quality and watershed management problems in 52 Georgia counties. To read the complete story, see the Athens Banner-Herald. The article title is "Pilot program to steer water protection efforts." It was published on 8/23/05, and the author is Merritt Melancon.

ALUMNUS "ON THE RISE" AS ONE OF ATLANTA'S BEST
Georgia Law alumnus Brandon I. Lewis (J.D.'98) has made the Fulton County Daily Report's On the Rise list as one of 10 outstanding young lawyers in the Atlanta legal community. To read the full story, see the Fulton County Daily Report. The article title is "Just so many hours." It was published on 8/22/05, and the author is Mary Smith Judd.

WILL CHILD SUPPORT AWARDS DECLINE?
New legislation has been drafted that takes into account the income of both parents rather than just the non-custodial parent when determining child support awards. Family law expert Paul M. Kurtz said he is concerned the change, which will take effect in July 2006, will lead to lower amounts being set in most cases. To read the full story, see the Savannah Morning News. The article title is "Savannah judge helps to craft new child support rules." It was published on 8/21/05, and the author is Kelly Cramer.

MONTANA - THE NEW R.V. SALES CAPITAL OF THE U.S.
Motor home travelers across the country are flocking to Montana to purchase their luxury R.V.s as the vehicles are not subject to sales tax and registration fees are minimal. Some see this activity as tax evasion, but taxation expert Walter Hellerstein says its perfectly legal. To read the complete story, see The New York Times. The article title is "The draw of Montana for the R.V. set? It's not the Scenery." It was published on 8/17/05, and the author is Jim Robbins.

PROF OFFERS VIEWS ON HARMLESS-ERROR DOCTRINE
Professor Jason M. Solomon argues the shortcomings of the doctrine of harmless error, which he speculates ultimately led to convicted murderer Robert Conklin's execution. To read the full story, see the Fulton County Daily Report (subscription required). The article title is "Doctrine of harmless error is anything but harmless," and it was published on 8/16/05.

ALUMNA TAKES STATE'S TOP EDUCATION POST
The Board of Regents appointed Georgia Law alumna Corlis Cummings (J.D.'88) as the interim chancellor of the University System of Georgia. The nomination is a historic one, as she is the first minority and first female to hold the position. To read the complete story, see BlackBusinessList.com and enter "Regents appoint interim chancellor" into the search field. The article was published on 8/12/05, and the author is Stephen Wicks.

ROBERTS' CONSERVATIVE IDEOLOGIES RESOLUTE?
Although U.S. Supreme Court nominee John Roberts has a conservative record, his future actions are difficult to predict. Georgia Law professor Anne P. Dupre (J.D.'88), a former U.S. Supreme Court clerk, said "past opinions are no guarantee of future performance." To read the complete story, see the Athens Banner-Herald and enter "Some locals unsure about appeals judge" into the search field. The article was published on 7/21/05, and the author is Blake Aued.

DUAL CITIZENSHIP GROWS IN POPULARITY
More and more Americans are seeking the perks of a second passport. International law professor Peter J. Spiro said it is "absolutely clear there's been a dramatic increase over the last 15 years." To read the complete story, see USA Today and enter "These people truly span the globe" in the search field. The article was published on 6/29/05, and the author is Maria Puente.

SHERIFF'S KILLERS GET AWAY WITH MURDER
Two men who admitted to murdering Sheriff-Elect Derwin Brown will never be prosecuted due to a fluke immunity deal, something criminal procedure expert Ronald L. Carlson called "unusual in the homicide of a public official." To read the complete story, see AccessNorthGa.com and enter "Desperate agreement may free alleged shooters in sheriff's murder" into the search field. The article was published on 7/18/05.

IS INTERNATIONAL LAW IMPACTING U.S. COURTS?
International law is becoming an increasingly important factor in deciding U.S. Supreme Court cases, a fact which international law professor Peter J. Spiro attributes to justices' desire to "gain the respect of foreign counterparts." To read the complete story, see Congressional Quarterly Weekly and type "Fitting the nine in a new docket" into the search field. The article was published on 6/27/05, and the author is Kenneth Jost.

TRIAL UNLIKELY FOR C.I.A. OPERATIVES
Several C.I.A. operatives charged with illegally seizing a cleric in Milan were ordered arrested in Italy last week. However, international law expert Peter J. Spiro said there is close to "no probability that the United States is going to extradite any of these people to Italy." To read the complete story, see the New York Times and enter "Trial unlikely for C.I.A. operatives" into the search field. The article was published on 6/27/05, and the author is Adam Liptak.

"MONKEY TRIAL" REVISITED
The infamous Scopes trial has again been brought into the limelight as it celebrates its 80th anniversary. Pulitzer Prize-winning author and law professor Edward J. Larson described the case as "the most widely publicized case in American history." To read the complete story, see Newsweek and enter "Scopes monkey trial" into the search field. The article was published in the July 4th issue, and the author is George F. Will. Also, the anniversary was highlighted on National Public Radio on July 5.

2005 COMMENCEMENT SPEECH ON C-SPAN
Former U.S. Solicitor General Theodore B. Olson delivered the keynote address at Georgia Law's 2005 Graduation Ceremony. The May 21 speech was aired on C-SPAN and can be viewed on their Web site. Click here for the text of Olson's speech.

IS CAPITAL PUNISHMENT DEAD?
Several Athens area prosecutors have introduced cases for which they want to seek the death penalty. However, capital punishment specialist Donald E.Wilkes Jr. said this is an unlikely sentence because of "evolving standards of decency" in today's legal system. To read the complete story, see the Athens Banner-Herald and enter "The ultimate penalty" into the search field. The article was published on 6/12/05, and the author is Todd DeFeo.

ALUMNUS TO BE NEXT SUPREME COURT JUSTICE
Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue has appointed Georgia Law alumnus Harold D. Melton (J.D.'91) to serve on the state's Supreme Court. Melton will begin his term on July 1 and will serve until 2008, when he will be eligible for election to a full six-year term. To read the complete story, see the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and enter "Perdue's court pick historic" into the search field. The article was published on 6/9/05, and the author is Bill Rankin.

DALLMEYER RECEIVES HONORS FROM THE SOUTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER
The Southern Environmental Law Center recognized Dorinda G. Dallmeyer (J.D.'84), associate director of the Dean Rusk Center, for her unpublished essay "Waiting for a Train" and the publication "Elemental South," which she edited.

GEORGIA LAW STUDENT TAKES SECOND IN ABA WRITING CONTEST
Congratulations to rising third-year student Aaron L. Walter who took second place in the Third Annual Law Student Writing Contest of the American Bar Association Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section for his piece "The New Face of Electronic Discovery: Amendments to the Federal Rule of Civil Procedure May Tame Electronic Discovery's Wild West."

FORMER FACULTY MEMBER DIES
Richard V. Wellman, Alston Chair Emeritus, passed away on June 3, 2005. He was an active member of the Georgia Law faculty from 1974 until his retirement in 1990. His primary teaching fields were property law and trusts and estates. For his obituary, see the Athens Banner-Herald. It was published on 6/8/05.

RUNAWAY BRIDE INDICTED
A grand jury indicted Jennifer Wilbanks after she captured the country's attention several weeks ago with a false tale of kidnapping and sexual assault. Georgia Law Professor Ronald L. Carlson agreed with the indictment, although he does not think Wilbanks will serve any jail time. To read the complete story, see the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and enter "Wilbanks will face music" in the search field. The article was published on 5/26/2005, and the author is Tasgola Karla Bruner.

SPECIAL GRAND JURY NEEDED?
Discussions continue as to whether or not a special grand jury will be empanelled in the case of a man killed last year after being handcuffed by deputies and shocked with a Taser. Criminal law specialist Alan A. Cook (J.D.'84) said this jury would be only the sixth of its kind in Georgia in the past decade. To read the complete story, see the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and enter "Taser case may reopen" in the search field. The article was published on 5/26/05, and the author is Lateef Mungin.

JAILTIME FOR GEORGIA POLITCIAN?
Former Georgia State Rep. Robin Williams has been convicted of health care fraud and could be sentenced to 17 years. Trial law expert Ronald L. Carlson said the sentence's severity is due to the fact that "the federal government provides severe penalties for money laundering because it is often invoked in drug cases." To read the complete story, see the Augusta Chronicle and enter "Williams could face 17 years" in the search field. The article was published on 5/15/05, and the authors are Corwin, Hodson and Cooper.

LAW SCHOOLS NATIONWIDE SEEKING FUNDS
Fund-raising has recently become a major focus for law schools across the country as a number of institutions are looking to up faculty pay, lure prospective students and modify facilities. To read the complete story, see the Fulton County Daily Report. In the search field enter the article title "Law schools rev up fund-raising efforts." The article was published on 5/16/05, and the author is Leigh Jones.

CONVINCING JURORS
Michael Jackson's defense attorney argued that those who previously accused Jackson of child molestation are just in it for the money. However, trial law expert Ronald L. Carlson said this argument will not necessarily work on jurors. To read the complete story, see ABCNews. In the search field, enter the article title "Will Jackson moonwalk to freedom or to jail?" The article was published 5/4/05, and the author is Bryan Robinson.

ANOTHER ALUM ON STATE'S HIGHEST COURT?
Several Georgia Law alumni have been nominated to join the Supreme Court of Georgia once fellow Law Dawg Chief Justice Norman S. Fletcher (J.D.'58) retires June 30. To read the complete story, see the Fulton County Daily Report. In the search field, enter the article title "Top lawyer in Perdue's office joins justice race." The article was published 5/2/05, and the author is Jonathan Ringel.

FAIR TRIAL FOR EVERYONE?
Regulation of courtroom interpreters has helped to ensure that Spanish-speaking individuals receive a fair trial, Criminal Defense Clinics Director Russell C. Gabriel said. To read the complete story, see the Athens Banner-Herald. In the search field, enter the article title "Lost in translation: is justice blind to language barriers?" The article was published 5/2/05, and the author is Joe Johnson.

GROWTH OF ANTI-EVOLUTION MOVEMENT
The anti-evolution movement has grown stronger partly due to the increasing number of conservative evangelical Christians, evolution expert Edward J. Larson said. To read the complete story, see the Boston Globe. In the search field, enter the article title "Revolutionary war." The article was published 5/1/05, and the author is Peter Dizikes.

BUSBEE RECEIVES UGA SERVICE AWARD
The University of Georgia Alumni Association will honor the late former Georgia Governor George D. Busbee (LL.B.'52) and four other people for valuable service to the university at the association's annual awards luncheon April 29. For the complete story, click here.

BENHAM HONORED FOR ACHIEVEMENTS
Georgia Supreme Court Justice Robert Benham (J.D.'70), Georgia Law's second African-American graduate and the high court's first African-American justice, received the first "Fulfilling the American Dream" award from the UGA Student Government Association. To read the complete story, see News Channel 32. In the search field, enter the article title "GA Supreme Court justice visits alma mater." The article was published 4/7/05, and the author is Heather Jensen.

PAST CLAIMS COULD HURT NOW
The "most critical evidentiary decision" in Michael Jackson's trial is the judge's decision to allow testimony of prior allegations against Jackson, trial law expert Ronald L. Carlson said. To read the complete story, see ABC News. In the search field, enter the article title "Michael Jackson trial reaches critical point." The article was published 4/3/05, and the author is Bryan Robinson.

MAKE DOCUMENTS ACCESSIBLE
People should include living wills and durable power of attorneys with their medical records, Chaffin Professor Sarajane N. Love said. To read the complete story, see the Athens Banner-Herald. In the search field, enter the article title "A will and a way." The article was published 4/3/05, and the author is Kimberly Mock.

THE TIME AND PLACE FOR DEBATE
Talmadge Chair Edward J. Larson explains on NewsHour with Jim Lehrer why the evolution debate is happening now and in the schools. To read a transcript of the interview, see Online NewsHour. In the search field, enter the transcript title "Creation conflict in schools."

ALUMNI MAKE SUPER LAWYERS LIST
Many Georgia Law graduates have been named 2005 Georgia Super Lawyers based on evaluations from fellow lawyers. To find out which Law Dawgs made the list, please see Super Lawyers.

CHALLENGES TO TORT REFORM LAW
Georgia's new tort reform law has already gotten its first challenge by a judge, and tort expert Thomas A. Eaton said there could be a "full-frontal attack" on portions of the law. To read the complete story, see the Fulton County Daily Report. In the search field, enter the article title "DeKalb judge deals first blow to tort reform law." The article was published 3/23/05, and the author is Greg Bluestein.

COURTHOUSE SECURITY NEEDS EXAMINATION
Three days after Brian Nichols murdered three people at the Fulton County Courthouse, employees returned to work. Trial law expert Ronald L. Carlson said courthouse security procedures need to be examined more closely. To read the complete story, see ABC News. In the search field, enter the article title "Georgia to charge court shooting suspect." The article was published 3/14/05, and the author is Paul Simao.

BILL WOULD BE UNCONSTITUTIONAL
The Missouri legislature is considering a bill that would exempt Missouri-built vehicles from state sales tax. However, tax law guru Walter Hellerstein said a bill like this would be unconstitutional. To read the complete story, see the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. In the search field, enter the article title "Missouri-built cars would get state tax break." The article was published 3/12/05, and the author is Gregory Cancelada.

ALUM SHOWS INACCURACY OF NEWS REPORT
Harry W. MacDougald (J.D.'85) was the first to express doubts about the accuracy of CBS news anchor Dan Rather's report regarding President Bush's Air National Guard service. To read the complete story, see the Atlanta Business Chronicle. In the search field, enter the article title "The man behind Rathergate." The article was published 3/11/05, and the author is Rachel Tobin Ramos.

SCIENCE EXPLAINS NATURAL WORLD
It is through science that people can understand such phenomena as sunsets and rainbows, instead of just attributing them to God, Talmadge Chair Edward J. Larson said. To read the complete story, see The Kansas City Star. In the search field, enter the article title "Ten theories on why scientists feel bruised." The article was published 3/6/05.

U.S. COTTON SUBSIDIES ARE ILLEGAL
The World Trade Organization recently ruled that U.S. subsidies to American cotton farmers are illegal. Dean Rusk Center Director C. Donald Johnson said the United States does not have to make changes right away. To read the complete story, see the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (registration required). In the search field, enter the article title "U.S. payments to cotton farmer declared illegal." The article was published 3/4/05, and the author is Dan Chapman.

DO PAST ACCUSATIONS AFFECT JURORS?
The judge in Michael Jackson's child molestation trial might allow testimony about Jackson's past alleged wrongdoing. However, trial law expert Ronald L. Carlson said that many jurors think past accusations are an indicator for current allegations. To read the complete story, see ABC News. In the search field, enter the article title "Michael Jackson, prosecutors ready for court showdown." The article was published 2/28/05, and the author is Bryan Robinson.

PROFESSOR TELLS MOTHER'S STORY
In 1932, Paint Creek in West Virginia flooded the surrounding valley, and Professor Robert D. Brussack's mother survived this natural disaster. To read the account handed down to him by his mother, see the Charleston Daily Mail. In the search field, enter the article title "Night of Disaster: Memories of Paint Creek 1932 flood." The article was published 2/14/05.

VISITING PROF TO BE A SUPREME COURT JUSTICE?
Visiting professor Larry Thompson has been mentioned as a possible nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court. Professor David Shipley said if he were president, he "wouldn't hesitate" to nominate Thompson. To read the complete story, see The New York Sun. In the search field, enter the article title "High court candidate is man of mystery." The article was published 2/14/05, and the author is Luiza Ch. Savage.

DESIGN GUIDELINES COULD HELP BIG-BOX STORES
Big-box stores could fit in better with the surrounding communities if they followed "strict design guidelines," Land Use Clinic Managing Attorney Jamie Baker Roskie (J.D.'01) said. To read the complete story, see the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (registration required). In the search field, enter the article title "Keeping big-box stores in line." The article was published 2/14/05, and the author is Janet Frankston.

DEVELOPERS SEEK DIRECTION
Developers want direction from clear environmental ordinances before they start work at sites, environmental law expert Laurie A. Fowler said. To read the complete story, see AccessNorthGa. In the search field, enter the article title "environmental speaker stresses service learning." The article was published 2/9/05, and the author is Jerry Gunn.

DEBATING EVOLUTION
Cobb County's textbook disclaimers about evolution make it difficult to distinguish between the everyday meaning of theory and the scientific meaning of theory, Talmadge Chair Edward J. Larson indicated. To read the complete story, see Newsweek. In the search field, enter the article title "Doubting Darwin." The article was published 2/7/05, and the author is Jerry Adler.

CAPTURING AND KEEPING FOOTAGE
If a proposed policy is accepted, tapes from downtown Athens surveillance cameras would be destroyed after five days. But law professor Russell C. Gabriel said five days isn't enough time to keep the recorded images. To read the complete story, see the Athens Banner-Herald (registration required). In the search field, enter the article title "Some picture security; others see an intrusion." The article was published 1/23/05, and the author is Joe Johnson.

INFLUENTIAL ALUMNI
Six Georgia Law alumni were named to the annual Georgia Trend list of "100 Most Influential Georgians," and nine Law Dawgs were named "Notable Georgians." To read the complete story, see Georgia Trend. In the search field, enter the article title "Power and Influence." The article was published in January 2005.

MURDER TRIAL GRABS ATTENTION
Trial law expert Ronald L. Carlson indicated that the trial of Barton Corbin will be unique because of its many dramatic elements. To read the complete story, see the Chicago Sun-Times. In the search field, enter the article title "Did dentist kill his ex-girlfriend, wife?" The article was published 1/14/05, and the author is Errin Haines.

DISCLAIMERS BASED ON RELIGION
Evolution disclaimers in Cobb County school textbooks were recently ruled unconstitutional, and Talmadge Chair Edward J. Larson said the school district specifically targeted evolution for religious reasons. To read the complete story, see The Red & Black. In the search field, enter the article title "Faculty members react to Cobb evolution ruling." The article was published 1/14/05, and the author is Joey Piergrossi.

DISCRIMINATION CASE HEADING TO SUPREME COURT?
Druid Hills Golf Club sued the city of Atlanta, saying the club is not subject to Atlanta's non-discrimination ordinance, and constitutional law expert Dan T. Coenen said the case could have the ingredients for a U.S. Supreme Court case. To read the complete story, see Southern Voice. In the search field, enter the article title "Druid Hills not entirely private, legal experts say." The article was published 1/14/05, and the author is Ryan Lee.

PREJUDGED CASE?
Lawyers on both sides of a triple murderer case claimed the judge made an agreement in a pretrial conference about the defendant's sentence. If this is true, then the sentencing part of the case was a "ruse," Rich Reaves, ICJE executive director, said. To read the complete story, see the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (registration required). In the search field, enter the article title "Fulton judge denies pre-deciding penalty." The article was published 1/8/05, and the author is Beth Warren.

CASES ARE NOT THE SAME
Followers of a spiritual practice sued a Chinese TV director for programs they said incited violence against the group, comparing the programs to shows in Rwanda that called for genocide. But international law expert Peter Spiro said the Chinese case doesn't indicate clear genocidal activity. To read the complete story, see The New York Times. In the archives search field, enter the article title "Chinese TV Director Sued by Falun Gong Claims Free Speech Protection in the U.S." The article was published 1/2/05, and the author is Adam Liptak.

TORT REFORM ON THE HORIZON
In Georgia's 2005 legislative session, tort reform is on the agenda. Tort law expert Tom Eaton believes that the possibility of capping medical malpractice liability damages is higher than in the past. To read the complete story, see the Atlanta Business Chronicle. In the search field, enter the article title "Republican House strengthens Perdue's hand." The article was published 12/31/04, and the authors are Ryan Mahoney and Rachel Tobin Ramos.

SLOWING GLOBAL WARMING
Some countries are exploring the use of emission reduction targets related to national GDPs to slow global warming, Woodruff Professor and international law expert Daniel M. Bodansky said. To read the complete story, see The World Bank Group. In the news archives search field, enter the article title "Experts confer on post-Kyoto steps; Chinese favor"bottom-up" approach." The article was published 12/14/04.

PROSECUTOR'S UNUSUAL ACTION
In a grand jury case involving a former Muscogee County sheriff's deputy who shot a civilian, the prosecutor did not give direction to the jury, which was not a typical move, trial law sage Ronald L. Carlson said. To read the complete story, see the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer. In the search field, enter the article title "Hodges' lack of recommendation not uncommon." The article was published 12/12/04, and the author is Jim Houston.

ALUMNI AMONG STATE'S TOP ATTORNEYS
Georgia lawyers chose the state's leading attorneys, and nine Georgia Law alumni made Georgia Trend's annual list. To read the complete story, see Georgia Trend. In the search field, enter the article title "Lawyers' Lawyers" The article was published in December 2004.

RACE PLAYS ROLE BUT DOESN'T DECIDE
Cleveland Chair C. Ronald Ellington and Georgia Law Admissions Director Giles W. Kennedy shed light on the law school's admission process, saying that an applicant's race is a consideration but not a defining factor. To read the complete story, see the Fulton County Daily Report (subscription required). In the news archives search field, enter the article title "Law school bests UGA undergrads in diversity." The article was published 12/15/04, and the author is Meredith Hobbs.

EXPERIENCE REINFORCES VIEWS ON CAPITAL PUNISHMENT
Michael C. Garrett's (J.D.'73) 24 years of defense experience in capital murder cases confirms his belief that capital punishment is wrong. To read the complete story, see The Augusta Chronicle (registration required.) In the search field, enter the article title "Lawyer keeps zeal for job." The article was published 12/6/04, and the author is Sandy Hodson.

WHAT'S THE MEANING OF THEORY?
Talmadge Chair Edward J. Larson says Cobb County's textbook disclaimer that evolution is only a scientific theory undermines science education. To read the complete story, see The Journal Gazette. In the search field, enter the article title "Theory of evolution not just scientists' best guess." The article was published 11/24/04.

BLOUNT PORTRAIT PRESENTED TO SCHOOL
In a ceremony last month, Georgia Law honored the late Larry E. Blount, the school's first African-American professor, with a portrait that will become part of its historic collection. To see the complete story, see UGA's Columns. In the search field, enter "Portrait of late law school professor unveiled." The photo was published 12/06/04.

ALUM TAKES D.C. JOB BUT STAYS IN GEORGIA
Heath Garrett (J.D.'95) will be the chief of staff for newly-elected Georgia Sen. Johnny Isakson, but Garrett will only spend part of his time in Washington, D.C. To read the complete story, see the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (registration required). In the search field, enter the article title "Going to Washington, grounded in Cobb." The article was published 11/30/04.

FEDERAL INDICTMENT POSSIBLE IN SHOOTING CASE
A Georgia grand jury decided last month not to indict a former Muscogee County sheriff’s deputy for the shooting of a civilian, but Callaway Chair Ronald L. Carlson said there is still the possibility of a federal indictment since double jeopardy rules do not apply. To read the complete story, see the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer. In the search field, enter the article title "Civil suits, federal probe next." The article was published 11/25/04, and the author is Kelli Esters.

SENATE APPROVES ALUMNA AS U.S. ATTORNEY
The U.S. Senate recently approved the appointment of Lisa G. Wood (J.D.'90) as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. Wood was nominated for the position in July by President Georgia W. Bush. To read the complete story, see News4Jax. In the search field, enter the article title "Senate Approves St. Simons Attorney as U.S. Attorney." The article was published 11/22/04.

GEORGIA LAW GRAD TO HEAD GAMING FACILITY
When the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority finalizes the purchase of Pocono Downs from Penn National Gaming, Robert J. Soper (J.D.'97) will become president and chief executive officer of the facility. To read the complete story, see the Web site of the Mohegan Sun Casino's pressroom. In the search field, enter “Robert Soper." The article was published 11/22/04.

ALUM HONORED FOR 50 PLUS YEARS OF SERVICE
Senior Judge Joseph J. Gaines (J.D.'52) has received the ultimate tribute - a portrait of him now hangs in the Clarke County Courthouse because of the impact he has made. To read the complete story, see the Athens Banner-Herald (registration required). In the search field, enter the article title "Courthouse portrait honors judges' service." The author is Joe Johnson, and the article was published 10/31/04.

CLARITY FOR PROPOSED GEORGIA AMENDMENT TWO
Three Georgia Law professors explain what the proposed change to the Georgia Supreme Court's jurisdiction would mean. To read the complete story, see the Athens Banner-Herald (registration required). In the search field, enter the article title “Amendment would change jurisdiction of high court.�� The author is Lee Shearer, and the article was published 10/18/04.

RELIEF FOR THE TEXTILE INDUSTRY?
Dean Rusk Center Interim Director C. Donald Johnson says the safeguards created to restrict Chinese textile imports are not enough to protect the U.S. apparel market. To read the complete story, see the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (registration required). In the search field, enter the article title “Rivals unite against China's textile juggernaut.�� The author is Dan Chapman, and the article was published 10/17/04.

YOUNG ALUMS SELECTED AS UP AND COMERS
Four Georgia Law alumni – Benjamin Barkley (J.D.' 91), Kendall Butterworth (J.D.'94), Stephanie Friese (J.D.�'99) and Stacey Godfrey (J.D.'03) – have been named to the Atlanta Business Chronicle's “Up and Comers�� young leaders list. To read the complete story, see the Atlanta Business Chronicle, and click on links to the individual profiles. The article, “Under 40 and Rising: 50 of Atlanta’s Most Promising Young Stars,�� was published 10/11/04.

ALUMNI IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Three Georgia Law alumni – Bob Knox (J.D.'69), Benjamin S. Richardson (J.D.'92) and Laurel Payne Landon (J.D.'93) – were recently recognized by Georgia Trend magazine for their accomplishments in the legal profession. To read the complete stories, see the September and October issues of Georgia Trend. In the search field, enter the article titles “Georgia’s 2004 Top Public Servants�� and “The Best and Brightest Young Georgians.��

LEARNING FROM THE PROS
On Oct. 8, the Georgia Law community had the opportunity to see the state's highest court in action. To read the complete story, see the Athens Banner-Herald (registration required). In the search field, enter the article title “Justices hold court at UGA.�� Lee Shearer is the author, and the article was published 10/09/04.

FLY-FISHING IS MORE THAN JUST A HOBBY
Jane Thorpe (J.D.''79) is one of the nation's top mass tort litigation attorneys in the area of science, but she sees many of her job's characteristics in her hobby - fly-fishing. To read the complete story, see the Atlanta Business Chronicle (registration required). In the search field, enter the article title “Attorney applies science to tort and trout fishing.�� Jill Lerner is the author, and the article was published 10/04/04.

"THE COOLEST JOB IN THE WORLD"
Valerie Caproni (J.D.'79) loves being the general counsel for the Federal Bureau of Investigation. In a Corporate Legal Times story, she tells about her responsibilities and how she got this esteemed position. To read the complete story, please click here. Robert Vosper is the author, and the article was published in October 2004.

GAY MARRIAGE AMENDMENT ASKS TWO DIFFERENT QUESTIONS
Adjunct Professor of Law Scott Titshaw examines the implications of Section B of Georgia's proposed gay marriage amendment and says the amendment includes more than just a definition of marriage. To read the complete story, see Southern Voice. In the search field, enter the article title "Lawsuit against marriage ballot dismissed.�" The author is Ryan Lee, and the article was published 10/01/04.

ETHICS AND THE LAW CONFERENCE
Co-sponsored by Georgia Law, the Ethics and the Law Conference will focus on the important role that ethics plays in the administration of justice in the legal system. The conference is Nov. 11-13 at Hilton Head Island, S.C. For more information, e-mail lclc@hargray.com.

BIG-BOX ORDINANCES GROWING IN POPULARITY
Ordinances restricting big-box stores are becoming more popular as stores like Wal-Mart expand into new markets. Land Use Clinic Managing Attorney Jamie Baker Roskie (J.D.'01) weighs in on the new law proposed for Forsyth County. To read the complete story, see the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (registration required). In the search field, enter the article title "Big-box stores become an issue." Doug Nurse is the author, and the article was published 09/26/04.

GAY MARRIAGE AMENDMENT IS NOT CLEAR ENOUGH
Georgia Law professors say the wording of the gay marriage amendment is misleading and confusing for voters. To read the complete story, see the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (registration required). In the search field, enter the article title "Legal scholars weigh in on gay marriage ballot language." Sonji Jacobs is the author, and the article was published 09/24/04.

POLITICAL PARTIES INVOLVED IN CYBERSQUATTING?
Regarding GOP members cybersquatting on potential Democratic domains, Professor Robert Brussack (J.D.'76) said the courts have get to apply the 1999 cybersquatting law to political cases. To read the complete story, see the Chattanooga Times Free Press (subscription required). In the news archives search field, enter the article title "GOP denies Internet 'squatting.'" Michael Davis wrote the article, and it was published 8/31/04.

ACLU ATTORNEY TO DISCUSS USA PATRIOT ACT
ACLU's Gerry Weber (J.D.'89) will discuss how the USA Patriot Act has impacted civil liberties. The event is Tuesday, Sept. 28, at 7 p.m. at the Athens-Clarke County Library. For more information, please click here.

YOUNG ALUMS STAND OUT IN GEORGIA
Five Georgia Law alumni Christopher M. Carr (J.D.'99), Cale H. Conley (J.D.'95), Shelley A. Senterfitt (J.D.'00), Preston W. Smith (J.D.'98) and Christopher P. Twyman (J.D.'99) made the Fulton County Daily Report's list of young lawyers excelling in their fields. To read the complete story, see the Fulton County Daily Report (subscription required). In the news archives search field, enter the article title "21 to Watch." Profiles were compiled by Jonathan Ringel and Rachel Tobin Ramos and were published 08/23/04.

TERRORISM CLIMATE AFFECTS MATERIAL WITNESS LAWS
Callaway Chair Ronald L. Carlson recently weighed in on changes to the material witness laws in the post-9/11 era. Carlson concludes that the law shouldn't be used for unintended purposes. To read the complete story, see The New York Times (registration required). In the search field, enter the article title "For Post-9/11 Material Witness, It Is a Terror of a Different Kind." The author is Adam Liptak, and the article was published 08/19/04.

RAISING MONEY FOR A CURE
Kristin Connor (J.D.'94) has enlisted the help of Major League Baseball in finding a cure for childhood cancer. Conner joined the cause after her son was diagnosed with cancer. To read the complete story, see the Fulton County Daily Report (subscription required). In the news archives search field, enter the article title "Lawyer, Major League Baseball Team Up to Fight Child Cancer." The author was Meredith Hobbs, and the article was published on 08/12/04.

LAW SCHOOL ALUMNA NOMINATED FOR U.S. ATTORNEY
Lisa Godbey Wood (J.D.’90) has been nominated by President George W. Bush as U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. Georgia’s two state senators, Saxby Chambliss and Zell Miller, strongly endorsed Wood as an “outstanding nomination.�� To read the complete story, see News4Jax. In the search field, enter the article title, “St. Simon Lawyer Nominated for U.S. Attorney.�� The article was published on 07/23/04.

INTERNATIONAL LAW OVERRIDING U.S. LAW?
The newly installed Rusk Professor Peter Spiro was recently cited in an article discussing “international norm,�� and whether European law could be imposed on the U.S. legal system. An excerpt from one of Spiro’s Stanford Law Review article says this type of situation could take place on such matter as speech rights or capital punishment. To read the complete story, see the Omaha World-Herald. In the search field, enter the article title “Our Laws, Not Theirs.�� The article was published on 07/12/04.

ALUMNUS AND FORMER GOVERNOR GEORGE BUSBEE DIES AT AGE 76
Former Gov. George Busbee (LL.B.'52) passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack on July 16. To read the complete story, see the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (subscription required).  In the archives section, enter the article title “Busbee, workhorse governor, dies at 76."  Jim Tharpe is the author, and the article was published on 07/17/04.

REAVES AND EATON SPEAK ABOUT JUDICIAL RACES
ICJE Director Richard Reaves and Hosch Professor Tom Eaton weigh in on issues concerning the politicizing judicial races. To read the complete story, see the Savannah Morning News, and select Browse Past Stories. The article’s title is “Superior Court candidates get their day on the ballot.�� Jan Skutch is the author, and the story was published on 7/11/04.

YOUTH DETENTION CENTER NAMED FOR COHN
Juvenile Court Judge Aaron Cohn (LL.B.’38) was honored recently for his nearly 40 years of child advocacy with the presentation of a youth detention center named in his honor. To learn more, see the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer (subscription required). In the search field, enter the article’s title, “Youth detention center honors Judge Cohn.�� Kelli Esters is the author, and the story was published on 07/10/04.

LARSON'S NEW BOOK EXPLORES THE THEORY OF EVOLUTION
Talmadge Chair of Law Edward Larson debuts his most recent book, “Evolution: The Remarkable History of a Scientific Theory,�� in which he explores the “dramatic history�� of the theory of evolution. To learn more about Larson's book, see the Athens Banner- Herald. In the archives section, enter “07/12/04�� and look under “Books.�� Registration (free) may be required. Kimberly E. Mock is the author, and the article was published on 07/12/04.

SUPREME COURT CHIEF JUSTICE FLETCHER TO SPEAK AT UGA COMMENCEMENT
Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice and law school alumnus Norman S. Fletcher (J.D.'58) will be the speaker for the University of Georgia’s summer commencement Saturday, Aug. 7, at 9:30 a.m. in Stegeman Coliseum.

DISCOVERING ANTARTICA WITH DALLMEYER
Alumna and associate director of the Rusk Center Dorinda Dallmeyer (J.D.'84) will be one of several expert naturalists aboard the "Expedition to Antarctica," January 16-29, 2005. This tour is sponsored by UGA's Alumni Association and will explore the uncharted wilderness of one of the earth's most “amazing�� ecosystems. To learn more about this alumni cruise, see the UGA Alumni Association. Search in “Winter 2004-2005�� for “Expedition to Antarctica.��

WHAT'S IN A NAME?
Georgia Law professor Paul Heald weighs in on the issue of trademark infringement and how individuals who knowingly use a trademarked name may be forced to pay heavy fines under federal anti-trust laws. To read the complete story, see the Atlanta Business Chronicle. In the archives section, search in “2004�� for June, and then search in “Week of June 28.�� The article is under “Exclusive Reports,�� and is titled “What’s in a name? Film students may sell theirs to actor.�� Jim Lovel is the author, and the article was published on 06/28/04.

ALUMNUS APPOINTED TO VICE PROVOST POST AT UGA
Jere W. Morehead (J.D.'80), associate provost and director of the Honors Program and Foundation Fellows Program at UGA, has been appointed vice provost for academic affairs.

CELL PHONE CASE GETS 2ND APPEAL
Professor Michael Wells recently offered his expert opinion on “en banc�� hearings as the case of a convicted Coastal Georgia doctor reappears in the news. To read the complete story, see the Augusta Chronicle (subscription required.) In the archives section, search for June 17, 2004 and then the article “Cell phone case gets 2nd appeal.�� Brian Basinger is the author.

SENTELL PUBLISHES BOOK ON THE GEORGIA SUPREME COURT
Recently retired professor R. Perry Sentell Jr. has collaborated with the university's Carl Vinson Institute of Government to produce Essays on the Georgia Supreme Court, a one-volume compilation of Sentell’s four previously published essays on the state’s highest appellate court. For more information, please see the Carl Vinson Institute of Government’s Web site.

HOW OLD IS OLD ENOUGH?
Professor of Law Anne Dupre recently shared her thoughts on the state's current juvenile justice system and how it serves to punish younger offenders who commit violent crimes. To read the complete story, see the Los Angeles Times (subscription required). In the archives section, enter the article title “Girl’s death draws hard look at penalties for violent juveniles.�� Rennie Sloan and Ellen Barry are the authors, and the article was published on 04/29/04.

STATE TAX REFORM DESPERATELY NEEDED
Shackelford Professor of Taxation Law Walter Hellerstein recently weighed in on the issue of state tax reform. To view the complete article, see Business Week (subscription required). The article title is “State taxes: Quick fixes won’t work anymore.�� Howard Gleckman is the author, and the article was published on 4/26/04.

CROSSING THE BORDER
Woodruff Chair in International Law Daniel Bodansky recently shared his thoughts on an environmental dispute between the U.S. and Canada.  To read the complete story, see the New York Times (subscription required).  In the keyword box, enter the article title “Pollution dispute in northwest straddles the border.��  The author is Matthew Preusch, and the article was published on 3/20/04.

ALUMNI VOTED AS �"SUPER" LAWYERS
Gary Blasingame (J.D.'61), David Burch (J.D.'69), Henry Garrard (J.D.'71), Steven Heath (J.D.'77) and Drew Hill (J.D.'77) were chosen as some of the state's best lawyers. To read the complete story, see the Athens Banner-Herald. Enter 2/29/04 in the Dated Archives section and search under the business" category. The article title is Magazine puts Athens lawyers on 'Super list.'"

ALUMNA AND PROFESSOR NAMED TO STATE’S CONSERVATION COUNCIL
Laurie Fowler (J.D.'83) was appointed to Governor Perdue's Advisory Council of the Georgia Land Conservation Partnership. To read the complete story, see the Athens Banner-Herald. Enter 2/29/04 in the Dated Archives section and search under the “business�� category. The article title is “Fowler named to state’s conservation council.��

LAW STUDENTS TO CONTINUE DEFENDING INDIGENT
Students will continue to work with indigent criminal defendants as part of the new, fully state-funded public defender system. To read the complete story, see the Athens Banner-Herald. Enter 2/29/04 in the Dated Archives section and search under the “UGA news�� category. The article title is “UGA law school students to help defend.�� Joe Johnson is the author.

BUSH TO NOMINATE ALUMNUS FOR ADMINISTRATION POST
President Bush intends to nominate Theodore William Kassinger (J.D.’78) to become deputy secretary of commerce.  For more information, please click here.

LAND USE CLINIC HELPS DETERMINE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT
The law school’s Land Use Clinic will be helping the Athens-Clarke County government conduct a study to determine if Athens will adopt a Transferable Development Rights (TDR) program.  To read the complete story, see the Athens Banner-Herald. Enter 2/17/04 in the Dated Archives section and search under the “news�� category.  The article title is “Grant Will Help Study Development.�� Allison Floyd is the author.

GEORGIA LAW RECOGNIZED FOR DIVERSITY
The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education recently ranked the nation’s law schools according to their percentages of black student enrollment. Georgia Law’s diversity fared well, as the school  ranked 17^th.  To view the complete article, see The JBHE (subscription required).  The article title is “Ranking the Nation’s Law Schools According to Percentage of Black Students,�� and it was published in the Autumn 2003 issue. 

A LAWSUIT A DAY KEEPS THE DOCTOR AWAY
Hosch Professor Tom Eaton weighs in with the facts of tort payouts in Georgia, based upon his current research.  To read the complete story, see the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (subscription required).  In the archives section, enter the article title “Tort reform battle moves to state Capitol.��  Bill Rankin is the author, and the article was published on 02/08/04.

THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME
The historic T.R.R. Cobb House will return to Athens after spending 19 years in metro Atlanta’s Stone Mountain Park.  The house, which will be relocated to Hill Street, belonged to one of the Georgia Law’s founders.  To read the complete story, see the Athens Banner-Herald. Enter 1/23/04 in the Dated Archives section and search under the “news�� category.  The article title is “T.R.R. Cobb House coming home.�� Mike D’Avria is the author, and the article was published on 1/23/04.

ALUMNUS HELPS BUILD NEW GOVERNMENT
Department of Homeland Security General Counsel Joe Whitley (J.D.’75) is playing a major role in the largest government reorganization in 50 years.  Among his many duties include coordinating the Department of Homeland Security’s 1,500 lawyers.    To read the complete story, see LegalTimes.com.  Enter “Joe Whitley�� in the search box.  The article title is “From Scratch:  Homeland Security’s first GC builds a sprawling, complex law office,�� and it was published on 12/22/03.

ALUMNUS TO RECEIVE PUBLIC INTEREST AWARD
Chief Justice Norman S. Fletcher (J.D.’58) will receive Emory Law School’s Outstanding Leadership in the Public Interest Award on Feb. 3.  To read the complete story, click here.

CREAM OF THE CROP
Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Norman Fletcher (J.D.’58), Lieutenant Governor Mark Taylor (J.D.’82), House Majority Leader Jimmy Skipper (J.D.’76) and attorneys Keith Mason (J.D.’85) and J.Tom Morgan (J.D.’80) are among the list of “100 Most Influential Georgians.��  To read the complete story, see Georgia Trend.  Search for the cover story in the January 2004 issue titled “The Power Players.��  Jerry Grillo, Patty Rasmussen and Karen Kennedy are the authors.

SADDAM HUSSEIN’S TRIAL LIKELY TO BE LENGTHY
Woodruff Chair in International Law Daniel Bodansky recently shared his thoughts on Hussein’s upcoming trial.  To read the complete story, see the Athens Banner-Herald. Enter 12/16/03 in the Dated Archives section and search under the “news�� category.  The article title is “Trial of Saddam likely to evolve into ‘lengthy process.’�� Ronell Smith and Mike D’Avria are the authors.

PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN
Captain Stuart Baker (J.D.’95) recently returned home after serving in our country’s military for two years.  To read the complete story, see the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (subscription required).  In the archives section, enter the article title “Just-back reservists praise U.S. role in Iraq.��  Jennifer Brett is the author, and the article was published on 11/11/03.

ONE OF WAR’S GREATEST CASUALTIES
Woodruff Chair in International Law Daniel Bodansky recently shared his thoughts on war treaties and their effectiveness on environmental protection.  To read the complete story, see the Bangkok Post.  In the keyword box, enter the article title “If There Must Be War, Spare the Environment.��  The author is Klaus Toepfer, and the article was published on 11/7/03. 

BEAUTY AND BRAINS
Second-year law student Mary Rae Phelps recently won two titles.  After winning the J. Melvin England Mock Trial competition with her teammate Will Claiborne, she went on to be crowned Miss Dekalb County 2004 the next day.  To read the complete story, see the Red & Black.  In the Fast Find Section, enter the article title “Mock trial participant crowned Miss Dekalb.��  Ashley Grubbs is the author, and the article was published on 11/5/03.

LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON
Ed Garland (J.D.’65) continues his father’s legacy (LL.B.’23) in the courtroom.  To read the complete story, see the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (subscription required).  In the archives section, enter the article title “Garland & Garland.��  Bill Rankin is the author, and the article was published on 10/26/03.

CONSERVATION IS INVALUABLE
Jamie Baker Roskie (J.D.’01), a managing attorney with the University of Georgia’s Land Use Clinic, examines how Athens-Clarke County’s new zoning change will affect property value.  To read the complete story, see the Athens Banner-Herald. Enter 10/19/03 in the Dated Archives section and search under the “opinion�� category.  The article title is “A-C’s new zoning change not necessarily a ‘taking.’�� Roskie is the author, and the article was published on 10/19/03.

MATRIX V. PRIVACY
Professor of Law James Ponsoldt recently shared his thoughts on privacy issues and the proposed Matrix data-sharing project in Georgia.  To read the complete story, see the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (subscription required).  In the archives section, enter the article title “Matrix and Privacy:  Debate over information hits close to home.��  Susan Gast is the author, and the article was published on 10/19/03.

ALL THE GOVERNOR'S MEN     
Two Georgia Law alumni are currently serving in Gov. Sonny Perdue’s administration.  Harold Melton and Robert S. Highsmith Jr. are helping to lead Georgia into the future.  To view the complete article, visit the Georgia Bar Journal.  In the right-hand column, double click on the October 2003 issue.  The article is titled “Governor Has Law on His Side,�� and it begins on page 32.

CHOOSING CASES IS TAXING
Shackelford Professor of Taxation Law Walter Hellerstein recently weighed in on the Supreme Court’s mandate regarding state tax issues and its methods for choosing cases to review.  To read the complete story, see the Daily Tax Report (subscription required).  The article is titled “The U.S. Supreme Court’s Mandate and Methods:  Why State Tax Controversies Often Fail to Earn Review.��  Dolores Gregory is the author and the article was published on 10/1/03. 

MUSIC BATTLE REACHES ATHENS
School of Law professors Paul Heald and Bertis Downs weighed in on the music file-sharing debate.  To get their take on the latest round of legal action, see the Athens Banner-Herald.  Enter 09/10/03 in the Dated Archives section and search under the “sci-tech�� category.  The article title is “Suits targeting music file-sharing strike local chord.��  Lee Shearer is the author and the article was published on 9/10/03. 

JUSTICE BENHAM RELEASED FROM HOSPITAL
Georgia Supreme Court Justice Robert Benham (J.D.’70) returned home from St. Joseph’s Hospital after suffering a heart attack.  To read the complete story, see the Fulton County Daily Report (subscription required).  In the News Archives section, enter the article title “Doctors Release Justice Benham from Hospital.�� Jonathan Ringel is the author and the article was published on 9/4/03.

FORMER CHIEF JUSTICE AND ALUMNUS SUFFERS FROM HEART ATTACK
Georgia Supreme Court Justice Robert Benham (J.D.’70) is in serious condition after suffering from a heart attack on Labor Day.  To read the complete story, see the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (subscription required).  In the archives section, enter the article title “Justice Benham in serious condition after heart attack.��  Bill Rankin is the author and the article was published on 9/3/03.

UNIVERSITY ALUMNI, PROFESSOR AMONG GEORGIA’S BEST
Six members of the law school community are labeled as ones to watch among a group of 16 legal professionals in Georgia. To read the complete story, see the Fulton County Daily Report (subscription required).  The article title is “16 to Watch�� and was published on 8/25/03.

ALUMNUS TO SIGN DAMN GOOD DOGS! IN ATLANTA AUGUST 21
Law School alumnus Sonny Seiler (J.D.'57) will autograph copies of his book Damn Good Dogs! (coauthored with Kent Hannon) on August 21 at the UGA Alumni Center in Atlanta.  For more details, click here.  

U.S. DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL TO RETURN TO UGA LAW
The Justice Department’s second in command, Larry Thompson, announced he will vacate his high-profile post and return to Georgia with plans to teach at Georgia Law this spring.  To read the
complete story, see the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (subscription required).  In the archives section, enter the article title “Home beckons deputy attorney general; Atlanta-bound Thompson eager to be with family.�� Rebecca Carr is the author and the article was published on 8/11/03.

LUMPKIN JOINS THE MOST INFLUENTIAL JUDGES
Law school co-founder Joseph Henry Lumpkin was selected for inclusion in a two-volume work that profiles 100 of the most influential judges and justices in U.S. history.  For more information, please see Great American Judges:  An Encyclopedia.

LEGAL AID CLINIC TO FACE MAJOR CHANGES
UGA’s Legal Aid and Defender Clinic will undergo major changes as part of the state’s indigent defense reform package to be fully implemented by January 2005.  To read the complete story, see the Athens Banner-Herald.  Enter 7/15/03 in the Dated Archives Section and search under News Section.  The article is titled “New aid system to be up by 2005.��  Joe Johnson is the author. 

TAPPED TO HELP THE INDIGENT
Two members of the law school community have been appointed to the new Georgia Public Defender Standards Council to oversee the overhaul of the state’s indigent defense system.  To read the complete story, see the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (subscription required).  In the archives section, enter the article title “Quick action urged on indigent defense panel.��  Bill Rankin is the author and the article was published 7/13/03.

GWINNETT COUNTY’S BULLDOG
District Attorney Danny Porter (J.D.’81) takes his job seriously as the top legal defender for Gwinnett County.  To read the complete story, see the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (subscription required).  In the Archives Section, enter the article title “The people’s BULLDOG.��  Beth Warren is the author and the article was published 6/3/03.

TAPPED FOR THE JNC
Michael Bowers (J.D.’74) has been appointed by Gov. Sonny Purdue to be chairman of the state’s Judicial Nominating Commission.  To view the complete article, see the Fulton County Daily Report (subscription required). The article title is “Bowers Appointed Chairman of JNC.��  R. Robin McDonald is the author and the article was published 6/12/03.

DEATH ROW DEFENSE
Associate Dean Paul Kurtz tackled the topic of indigent defense and its importance for death row inmates.  To read the complete story, see the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (subscription required).  In the Archives Section, enter the article title “Death row team vies for own survival: Lawyers’ assistance called crucial for indigent defendants.��  Bill Rankin is the author and the article was published on 5/1/03.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE
School of Law alumni have been very active in this year’s Georgia General Assembly.  To discover how impactful they have been, see the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (subscription required).  In the Archives Section, enter the article title “Our Opinions: Legislative Wrap-up: In the midst of huge failures, indigent defense bill shines.��  The article was published on 4/28/03.

WHO HAS THE RIGHT?
Brock Professor of Professional Responsibility L. Ray Patterson was recently asked to comment about the evolving intellectual property rights vs. the public domain debate.  To read the complete story, see the Atlanta Business Chronicle.  Search for the article title “Questions arise about overreaching IP rights.��  Anya Martin is the author and the article was published the week of 4/18/03 - 4/24/03.

ADJUNCT LAW PROFESSOR AND ALUMNUS TO SIGN BOOK ON 3/25
School of Law adjunct professor Gary Gerrard (J.D.'79) will sign his book The New Social Contract-Beyond Liberal Democracy at the Athens Barnes & Noble location on March 25.  To read the complete story, click here.

BADGE OF COURGAGE
Former Gov. Roy Barnes (J.D.'72) will be presented with the 2003 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courge Award on May 12 for his role in the reducing the presence of the Confederate "stars and bars" emblem on the Georgia flag.  To read the complete story, visit the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum Web site,  click on Profile in Courage Award, then Award Recipients.  The 2003 winners were announced on 3/12/03.

PICKED BY THE PRESIDENT
Attorney Joe Whitley (J.D.’75) has been nominated by President Bush to be the first general counsel of the new Department of Homeland Security.  To read the complete story, see the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (subscription required).  In the Archives Section, enter the article title “Atlanta lawyer picked for Homeland post.��  Bill Rankin is the author and the article was published on 3/12/03.

TAXES OVER THE INTERNET
John Coalson (J.D.’77) was recently interviewed by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution as one of metro Atlanta’s intriguing business personalities.  Coalson represents a coalition of retailers that is voluntarily collecting sales tax from customers purchases online.  To read the complete story, see the Atlanta Journal- Constitution (subscription required).  In the Archives Section, enter the article title “Atlanta attorney leads Internet sales-tax fight.��  Renee Degross is the author and the article was published on 3/9/03. 

SOMETIMES IT’S HARD TO BE A WOMAN
Katherine Hall-Martinez, director of the Center for Reproductive Rights in New York City, spoke about women’s reproductive rights and the legal system at the annual Edith House Lecture sponsored by the Women Law Students Association.  To read the complete story, see the Red & Black.  In the Fast Find Section, enter the article title “Women's reproductive rights in jeopardy."  Melanie Horton is the author and the article was published on 3/4/03.

WINDS OF CHANGE
Woodruff Chair in International Law Dan Bodansky was recently profiled in Columns about his interest and work in global climate change.  To read the complete story, see Columns.  Search under the Campus News Section for the article titled “International law prof works to help regulate global climate change.��  Beth Roberts is the author and the article was published on 3/3/03.

ALUMNUS REMEMBERED
Robert G. Stephens Jr. (LL.B.'41), a former U.S. congressman who also assisted in the prosecution of Nazi war criminals at Nuremberg, passed away Thursday, Feb. 20, 2003.  To read the complete story, see the Athens Banner-Herald.  Enter 02/23/03 in the Archives Section and search under the obituaries.  The article was published on 2/23/03.

INDIGENT DEFENSE REFORM
As Georgia's failing indigent defense system undergoes reform, Associate Dean Paul Kurtz, who served as the reporter for the commission that investigated and evaluated the system, was asked his opinion on the proposed reformation legislation that includes public defenders running for election.  To read the complete story, see the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (subscription required).  In the Archives Section, enter the article title "Public defender elections sought; Coleman will offer House bill."  Bill Rankin is the author and the article was published on 2/15/03.

TORTS IN COURT
Torts Professor Tom Eaton was recently asked to comment on the Georgia Chamber of Commerce's tort reform efforts in the state legislature.  To read the complete story, see the Atlanta Business Chronicle.  Search for the article title "Big guns get behind tort reform." Sarah Rubenstein is the author and the article was published the week of 2/7/03 - 2/13/03.

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
W. Jeff Lukken (J.D.'80) has been appointed by Gov. Sonny Perdue to a task force that will review Georgia's telecommunications policy.  To read the complete story, see the Fulton County Daily Report (subscription required).  The article is titled "Perdue Names Three Lawyers to State Telecom Task Force."  Julie D. Gray is the author and the article was published on 2/6/03.

REDRAWING THE LINES
Constitutional Law Professor Dan Coenen lent his opinion on the senate redistricting disagreement between Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue and the state's Attorney General Thurbert Baker.  To read the complete story, see the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (subscription required).  In the Archives Section, enter the article title "Officials clash over remap suit."  Rhonda Cook is the author and the article was published on 2/6/03.

PATRIOTIC PROBLEMS
Professor Donald Wilkes Jr. recently tackled the issue of the USA Patriot Act and its effect on the nation.  To read the complete story, see Columns.  Search under the Campus News Section for the article titled "Professor discusses legal ramifications of the USA Patriot Act." Beth Roberts is the author and the article was published on 2/3/03.

LAW STUDENT REMEMBERED
Two years after the murder of law school student Tara Baker, the case remains unsolved but not forgotten.  To read the complete story, see the Athens Banner-Herald.  Enter 01/19/03 in the View Archives Section and search under the News Section.  The article is titled "Who killed Tara Baker?"  Stephen Gurr is the author and the article was published on 1/19/03.  Friends, classmates and family members of Tara Baker gathered at the University of Georgia Chapel for a memorial service marking the second anniversary of her death.  To read the complete story, see the Athens Banner-Herald.  Enter 01/20/03 in the View Archives Section and search under the News Section.  The article is titled "Baker's life, service not forgotten."  Kimberly E. Mock is the author and the article was published on 1/20/03.

CREAM OF THE CROP
Alumnus Jim Blanchard (LL.B.'65) has been named the "2003 Georgian of the Year"by Georgia Trend.  Six alumni are among the list of �"100 Most Influential Georgians" and four alumni have been named "2003 Notable Georgians."  To read the complete story, see Georgia Trend.  Search for the cover story in the January issue, titled "2003 Georgian of the Year: High Power, Low Profile."  Marie Hardin is the author and the article was published in January 2003.

CIVIL RIGHTS LAWYER AND JUDGE DELIVERS UGA LECTURE
Horace T. Ward, a federal judge and former state senator, will give the 18th annual Holmes-Hunter Lecture, named in honor of the first two African-American students to gain admission to the university.  To read the complete story, click here.

FORMER GOVERNOR HONORED
Former Gov. George Busbee (LL.B.'52) will have an endowed professorship named in his honor at the University of Georgia, thanks to a $1 million gift from Atlanta businessman Cecil Phillips.  To read the complete story, click here.

GROWING UP?
Professor Laurie Fowler was quoted by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution about a proposed change in law concerning development rights and protection of land.  To read the complete article, see the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (subscription required).  In the Archives Section, enter the article title "Growth issues" fate in Assembly uncertain."  Janet Frankston is the author and the article was published on 1/6/03.

GOING FOR THE GOLD
Mark Lewis (J.D.'92) was recently profiled by the Deseret News in Salt Lake City, Utah, about his fund-raising job as the head salesman for the Salt Lake Organizing Committee during the 2002 Winter Olympic Games and his current position as the head of the Utah Athletic Foundation.  To read the complete story, see the Deseret News.  In the Archives section, enter the article title "Utah sports job right fit for Lewis.."  Lisa Riley is the author and the article was published on 1/3/03.

GOVERNOR-ELECT HIRES ALUMNUS
Harold Melton (J.D.'91) has been named chief legal adviser to Gov.-elect Sonny Perdue.  For the complete story, see the Fulton County Daily Report (subscription required).  The article is titled "Perdue's Law Counsel Disavows Party Ties."  Rachel Tobin Ramos is the author and the article was published on 12/19/02.

KURTZ GIVES FAILING GRADE
Georgia’s indigent defense system is failing to adequately protect the rights of the poor, according to the commission appointed to investigate the issue.  Associate Dean Paul Kurtz served as the reporter for the commission and presented the report to the Georgia Supreme Court.  To read the complete story, see the Los Angeles Times.  In the Archives Section, enter the article title “Georgia Fails Its Poor Defendants, Report Says.��  Henry Weinstein is the author and the article was published on 12/13/02.

THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND, THIS LAND IS MY LAND
Environmental Law Professor Laurie Fowler was recently profiled by Georgia Trend about her efforts to help citizens protect the state’s natural resources.  To read the complete article, see Georgia Trend.  Search for the article title “Where Rubber Meets Road: UGA Professor Laurie Fowler marries law and the environment.��  Ed Lightsey is the author and the article was published in December 2002.

HERE'S TO YOUR HEALTH
Jack Spalding Schroder Jr. (J.D.’79) was recently named to the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s list of leading professionals in the healthcare field in metro Atlanta.  To read the complete article, see the Atlanta Business Chronicle.  In the search bar, enter the article title, “Who’s Who in Health Care.��  The article was published the week of 11/29/02.

REGISTRY IN JEOPARDY?
Professor Donald Wilkes Jr. was recently quoted regarding the constitutionality of sex offender registries as the issue heads to the Supreme Court.  To read the complete story, see the Athens Banner-Herald.  Enter 11/16/02 in the View Archives Section and search under the News Section.  The article is titled “Observers think sex offender registries will survive challenge.��  Stephen Gurr is the author and the article was published on 11/16/02.

PROTESTING THE PROTEST
Professor Ron Carlson recently tackled the issue of public demonstrations and freedom of speech versus maintenance of public order.  To read the complete story, see the Columbus Ledger- Enquirer.  In the Search bar, enter the article title “SOA Watch, city in court.��  Richard Hyatt is the author and the article was published on 11/15/02.

DEAN AND PROFESSORS GO TO TRIAL
Dean David Shipley and five School of Law professors will take on Georgia State University College of Law dean and professors in the 7th Annual Jury Trial Seminar presented by the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation on Friday, Dec. 6, 2002.  For more information on this event, click here.

KEY FIGURES HONORED
Two alumni were recently honored by the University of Georgia chapter of the Blue Key honor society.  Norman S. Fletcher (J.D.’58), chief justice of the Georgia Supreme Court, was presented with the Blue Key Service Award.  Heath Garrett (J.D.’95), chief of staff for U.S. Rep. Johnny Isakson, was presented with the Blue Key Young Alumnus Award.  For the complete story, click here.

RAISING THE BAR
The School of Law’s class of 2002 has the highest pass rate on the Georgia Bar exam among state law schools, at 94.3 percent.  To read the complete article, see the Fulton County Daily Report (subscription required).  The article is titled “Clearing the Bar Exam: UGA Boasts Highest Pass Rate.��  Richmond Eustis is the author and the article was published on 10/29/02.

AND THE NOMINEES ARE...
Nominees for the open seat on the Georgia Court of Appeals include 13 law school alumni.  To read the complete story, see the Fulton County Daily Report (subscription required).  The article is titled “Appellate Nominees Span Legal Spectrum.��  Jonathan Ringel and Rachel Tobin Ramos are the authors and the article was published on 10/25/02.

ALUMNUS APPOINTED TO LOCAL MAGISTRATE COURT
Chuck Auslander (J.D.’97) was recently appointed as associate magistrate judge for Athens-Clarke County by the county’s three Superior Court judges.  To read the complete story, see the Athens Banner-Herald.  Enter 10/05/02 in the Archives Section and search under the News Section.  The article is titled “Auslander named new associate.��  Stephen Gurr is the author and the article was published on 10/5/02.

RISING STARS
Two alumni have been named as rising stars in Georgia Trend’s annual “40 Under 40."  Stephanie Stuckey Benefield (J.D.’92) and Heath Garrett (J.D.’95) made the list of up-and-coming young Georgians for 2002.  To read the complete article, see Georgia Trend.  Search for the cover story in the October issue, titled “40 Under 40: Meet Georgia’s Rising Stars.��  The article was published in October.

ALUMNI HEADING THE CALL OF JUSTICE
Due to the events of Sept. 11, the U.S. Department of Justice has expanded its role in Homeland Security.  As a result, Michael Wiggins (J.D.'93) and Paul B. Murphy (J.D.'88) have answered the call to serve our country.  To read the complete story, see the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (subscription required).  In the Archives Section, enter the article title, “Ashcroft’s Atlantans.��  Rebecca Carr is the author and the article was published on 9/29/02.

THEY'RE IN THE MONEY
Three alumni made the Fulton County Daily Report's list of 2001's highest paid general counsels for Georgia public companies: G. Sanders Griffith III (J.D.'77), Thomas M. Duffy (J.D.'86) and Percy V. Williams (J.D.'86).  To read the compete article, see the Fulton County Daily Report (subscription required).  The article is titled "General Counsel in the Money - and in for More."  Janet L. Conley is the author and the article was published on 9/25/02.

REMEMBERING 9/11
An article commemorating the events of Sept. 11 and discussing their effects on the future was recently written by Talmadge Chair Edward Larson and published in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.  To read the complete article, see the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (subscription required).  In the Archives Section, enter the author name, Edward Larson.  The article is titled "REMEMBER 9/11: History may little note, we will long remember - Georgia historian finds disaster loosening its grip�" and was published on 09/08/02.

DEBATING RAPE
Associate Dean Paul Kurtz was quoted by the Athens Banner-Herald concerning the controversial debate over what constitutes a rape.  To read the complete story, enter 09/08/02 in the View Archives Section and search under the News Section.  The article is titled "Not always a consensus in defining rape."  Kate Carter is the author and the article was published on 09/08/02.

ALUMNUS TAKES INTERNATIONAL POST
Gene Mac Winburn (J.D.'61) was recently elected president of the International Society of Barristers, an advocacy group limited to 600 outstanding trial lawyers from the United States and Commonwealth countries.  To read the complete story, see the Athens Banner-Herald.  Enter 09/01/02 in the View Archives Section and search under the Business Section.  The article is titled "Winburn takes helm of attorney group." The article was published on 09/01/02.

LEGAL LEGEND
Emmet Jopling Bondurant, II (LL.B.'60) was recently featured in the Legends Section of Georgia Trend magazine.  To read the complete story, see Georgia Trend.  In the Search bar, enter the name, "Emmet Jopling Bondurant II." The article was published in the September issue.

PUBLIC HOUSING EXPERT QUOTED
Visiting Professor Kristen Carpenter was recently quoted by the Washington Post concerning housing agencies across the country that may lose federal funding for housing vouchers.  To read the complete article, search for the headline, "Agencies May Lose Vouchers for Area Housing."  Fredrick Kunkle is the author and the article was published on 8/16/02.

LOCAL APPOINTMENT
Patricia Barron, a former adjunct professor, was recently appointed as chief magistrate judge for Athens-Clarke County by the county's three Superior Court judges.  To read the complete story, see the Athens Banner-Herald.  Enter 08/10/02 in the View Archives Section and search under the News Section.  The article is titled "Judges name Barron A-C chief magistrate."  Stephen Gurr is the author and the article was published on 8/10/02.

SURVIVING THE CONTROVERSY
"Survivor" contestant Judge Paschal English Jr. (J.D.'69) is making headlines again with his controversial endorsement deal with Atlanta Gas Light Co.  Professor L. Ray Patterson commented about the judicial codes of conduct regarding this issue.  To read the complete article, see the Fulton County Daily Report (subscription required).  The article is titled "Survivor Judge Fuels an Ethics Debate."  Jonathan Ringel is the author and the article was published on 7/16/02.

LEGAL AID CLINIC SHINES
The University of Georgia Legal Aid Clinic was featured in a recent article in the Athens Banner-Herald.  The article names the legal clinic as one of the best in the state.  To read the complete story, enter 07/06/02 in the View Archives Section and search under the News Section.  The article is titled "Compared to other systems, university legal clinic shines."  Stephen Gurr is the author and the article was published on 7/6/02.