Hosch Associate Professor Kent Barnett published "Towards Optimal Enforcement" in 72 Vanderbilt Law Review En Banc 127 (2019), which is an invited response to Michael Sant'Ambrogio's article "Private Enforcement in Administrative Courts" (72 Vanderbilt Law Review 425 (2019)).
Shackelford Distinguished Professor in Taxation Law Gregg D. Polsky was featured in The Wall Street Journal regarding his thoughts on Section 1202 of the Internal Revenue Code. The article titled "Startups Discover the Allure of the 'C Corporation'" was written by Richard Rubin and published 4/7/19.
Hosch Professor Lori A. Ringhand presented on the regulation of third-party spending on the internet at the Centre for Law, Policy and Society at the University of Southampton School of Law during April.
Director of the Law Library Carol A. Watson co-presented "Data Visualization: Tips & Tricks" at the Southeastern Association of American Law Libraries annual meeting during March.
Callaway Chair Elizabeth Chamblee Burch was featured on Law.com regarding her thoughts on fee allocations in class action and mass tort cases. The article titled "Critical Mass: Class Needs Replacement as Embattled Michael Avenatti Exits. Plus, Fee Battle Roils Mesh Litigation" was written by Amanda Bronstad and published 4/3/19.
Assistant Professor Jonathan Peters was featured on CBS News regarding Georgia's proposed Ethics in Journalism Act. The article titled "Georgia Republicans propose 'Journalism Ethics Board' and fines for news outlets" was written by Jason Silverstein and published 4/4/19.
Outreach and Research Services Librarian Amy Taylor co-presented "Data Visualization: Tips & Tricks" at the Southeastern Association of American Law Libraries annual meeting during March.
Assistant Professor Jonathan Peters was featured on Courthouse News Service regarding Georgia's proposed Ethics in Journalism Act. The article titled "In CNN's Shadow, Georgia GOP Floats 'Ethics in Journalism' Scheme" was written by Adam Klasfeld and published 4/3/19.
Assistant Professor Jonathan Peters was featured on NBC News regarding Georgia's proposed Ethics in Journalism Act. The article titled "Georgia Republicans push for state 'journalism ethics board'" was written by Jason Abbruzzese and published 4/3/19.
Assistant Professor Jonathan Peters was featured on Reason.com regarding Georgia's proposed Ethics in Journalism Act. The article titled "Georgia Bill Would Mandate 'Journalism Ethics Board.' What Could Possibly Go Wrong?" was written by Joe Setyon and published 4/3/19.
Congratulations to second-year student Joseph H. "Joe" Stuhrenberg who was named best oralist at the 34th Annual Dean Jerome Prince Memorial Evidence Competition. The team, consisting of Stuhrenberg and fellow second-year students Amber D. Greenaway and Adeline B. Kenerly finished the competition as national semifinalists. Notably this is the first time a UGA student has been recognized as best oralist at this tournament. Third-year student Alexander "Alex" Weathersby served as coach.
Congratulations to third-year student Stephen Mulherin and second-year students Haley J. Hudler, Amelia C. Stevens and John Lex Kenerly IV for finishing the Eighth Annual South Texas Mock Trial Challenge as national quarterfinalists.
Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives & Alston Associate Chair in Corporate Law Mehrsa Baradaran presented her book The Color of Money as part of The Future of Black Institutions Symposium at Harvard University during March.
Hosch Professor Lori A. Ringhand presented "Political Spending on the Internet" at the Museum of London as the Gresham College Fulbright Lecturer. Ringhand was selected from among United Kingdom Fulbright Award recipients to present the 2019 Gresham College Fulbright Lecture as part of her Fulbright Distinguished Chair Award.
Callaway Chair Elizabeth Chamblee Burch was featured on Wharton Business Radio's "Knowledge@Wharton" on SiriusXM regarding the recent settlement by the Oklahoma attorney general with Purdue Pharma and the New York Attorney General's suit against the Sackler family. The radio show was broadcast on 4/1/19.
The School of Law honored four individuals for their service during the school's Fifth Annual Alumni/Alumnae Weekend. Kathelen Van Blarcum Amos, William Porter "Billy" Payne and Harold D. Melton received the law school alumni/alumnae association's highest honor - the Distinguished Service Scroll - for their outstanding dedication and service to the legal profession and the law school. Additionally Mercedes G. Ball was presented with the Young Alumni/Alumnae of Excellence Award.
Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives & Alston Associate Chair in Corporate Law Mehrsa Baradaran published "The Real Roots of 'Black Capitalism'" in The New York Times. The column was published 3/31/19.
Callaway Chair Elizabeth Chamblee Burch was featured in Law360 regarding Johnson & Johnson's handling of cases relating to its talcum powder products. The article titled "J&J's 3-Deal Day Signals A Shift In Legal War Over Talc" was written by Daniel Siegal and published 3/29/19.
The Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach will recognize eight faculty and staff members for outstanding service to the state and UGA. The School of Law's Associate Professor & Veterans Legal Clinic Director Alexander W. Scherr will receive the Engaged Scholar Award, which recognizes a tenured faculty member for contributions to advancing public service, outreach and community engagement at UGA with emphasis on endeavors such as engaged research and scholarship that is conducted for the benefit of, and in partnership with, a community; curricular engagement of students in academic service-learning courses; or mutually beneficial community-university partnerships that address critical community needs.
Director of the Law Library Carol A. Watson presented "Reaping the Benefits of Mentors and Trusted Advisors" at the pre-conference institute prior to the annual meeting of the Southeastern American Association of Law Libraries during March.