Callaway Chair of Law Emeritus Ronald L. Carlson's book Carlson on Evidence (with M. Carlson) was recently cited by the Georgia Court of Appeals in the case of Jones v. State. This citation marks the 47th Georgia appellate court decision (Supreme and Court of Appeals) where Carlson's book has been cited since 2013.
Assistant Clinical Professor and Wilbanks Child Endangerment and Sexual Exploitation Clinic Director Emma M. Hetherington was featured in the Georgia Recorder regarding the possible revival of Georgia's Hidden Predator Act. The article titled "Ga. House panel considers reviving 'Hidden Predator Act' for 2020" was written by Beau Evans and published 10/25/19.
The University of Georgia School of Law announces that for the sixth consecutive year, its graduates achieved the highest bar examination passage rate for first-time takers in the state of Georgia for the July sitting. "The faculty, staff and I are incredibly proud of our students for their hard work," School of Law Dean Peter B. "Bo" Rutledge said. "Our primary focus at the School of Law has been - and remains - to provide our students with first-rate legal training so they can become future leaders of state and society."
School of Law 2010 alumna Emily Boness and second-year law student Ansley Whiten were featured on UGA Today regarding the Athens Peer Court, which was created by Boness - who is a public service associate at UGA's Fanning Institute for Leadership Development - and Athens-Clarke County Juvenile Court Judge Robin Shearer, who is a 1987 School of Law graduate. Athens Peer Court has tried more than 580 cases. A partnership between the Fanning Institute, a UGA Public Service and Outreach unit, and the Athens-Clarke County Juvenile Court System, the peer court is in its seventh year. The story was written by Leigh Beeson and published 10/24/19.
Brumby Distinguished Professor in First Amendment Law Sonja R. West presented as part of a panel titled "News, Information, and Discussion of Matters of Public Concern in a Social Media Age" at the "News, Disinformation, and Social Media Responsibility" symposium held at the University of Utah College of Law during October.
Woodruff Chair in International Law Diane Marie Amann was featured in Vox regarding her thoughts on whether or not the president can be prosecuted. The article titled "Trump's lawyer says he can't be prosecuted. I asked 16 legal experts if that's true." was written by Sean Illing and published 10/24/19.
Special Collections Librarian Sharon Bradley, Metadata Services Librarian Rachel S. Evans and Collection Services Manager David Rutland presented "Quick Take: Timelords & Timelines: Four Web Apps for Storytelling in Libraries" at the Georgia Libraries Conference during October.
Hosch Associate Professor Kent Barnett presented as a featured speaker for Ballard Spahr's "Is the CFPB Constitutional?" seminar, which had an audience of more than 500, during October.
The School of Law was featured in the Daily Report regarding its endowed scholarship in support of LGBTQ diversity - the Stonewall Equality Scholarship. The article was written by Katheryn Tucker and published 10/23/19.
The School of Law was featured in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution regarding members of the school's Appellate Litigation Clinic presenting oral arguments before the Georgia Supreme Court. The article titled "Justices appear skeptical of DeKalb County pay raise vote" was written by Tia Mitchell and published 10/23/19.
Callaway Chair Elizabeth Chamblee Burch was featured in a Reuters article regarding the Johnson & Johnson baby powder litigation. The article titled "Johnson & Johnson CEO testified baby powder was safe 13 days before FDA bombshell" was written by Chad Terhune, Lisa Girion and Mike Spector and was published on 10/22/19. The article appeared in media outlets across the globe including the Daily Mail and CNBC News.
Callaway Chair Elizabeth Chamblee Burch was featured on Bloomberg regarding recent opioid settlements and how the money could be split between the state, cities and counties. The article titled "$50 billion opioid settlement bid sparks states-cities fight" was written by Jef Feeley and Riley Griffin and published 10/22/19.
Special Collections Librarian Sharon Bradley, Metadata Services Librarian Rachel S. Evans, Access Services Manager Marie R. Mize, Collection Services Manager David Rutland and Access Services Associate Szilvia Somodi presented "How to Hack Outreach: An A to Z Guide of Collaborative Ideas, Tips & Tools" at the Georgia Libraries Conference during October.
Special Collections Librarian Sharon Bradley presented "What the Japanese, the Swedes, and the Minimalists Can Teach Us About Library Instruction" at the Georgia Libraries Conference during October.
Brumby Distinguished Professor in First Amendment Law Sonja R. West was featured in the Deseret News regarding the importance of understanding how the process of journalism works in the age of social media. The article titled "What is social media's role in combating the spread of misinformation?" was written by Kim Bojorquez and published 10/18/19.
After much thoughtful consideration, due to the predicted forecast of rain and cold temperatures, the 29th Annual School of Law Homecoming BBQ will be held inside the Law School (Hirsch Hall). This is the first time in our Homecoming BBQ history that we have had to make this call, and while it certainly shifts the layout, the fun surely remains. Please visit /events/51605 for more details.
Thanks to gifts from a diverse array of supporters, the University of Georgia School of Law is creating an endowed scholarship in support of LGBTQ diversity. The Stonewall Equality Scholarship Fund will benefit students who will contribute significantly to the diversity of the law school student body because they have demonstrated leadership in matters of concern to lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender individuals, or they have worked to build or are able to describe how they plan to advance LGBTQ persons' full equality or dignity during their careers as lawyers.
The School of Law's Public Interest Practicum has been selected as the 2019 Group Recipient of the State Bar of Georgia Law School Excellence in Access to Justice Award. The practicum was recognized for increasing access to justice, providing high quality, innovative legal solutions and exposing the "lawyers of tomorrow the ideals of pro bono publico and professionalism."
The University of Georgia School of Law's Dean Rusk International Law Center and the Georgia Journal of International and Comparative Law will host a day-long conference titled "The Future of Space Governance" on Monday, October 28. The conference will be held at the School of Law on UGA's North Campus. The event is open to the public, but attendees are requested to register.
Hosch Associate Professor Melissa J. Durkee presented as part of the "'Corporate Families in International Law" panel at the International Law Association's International Law Weekend held in New York City during October.