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Former Georgia Judge Embraces New Role as American Association for Justice President, Advocating for Access to Justice Amid Legislative Changes

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Atlanta, Ga. — A retired Georgia judge is stepping into a new role as president of the American Association for Justice (AAJ), an organization dedicated to supporting trial lawyers and their clients across the nation. This leadership position comes as the association confronts significant changes in state legislation under Governor Brian Kemp, aimed at reforming personal injury lawsuit regulations. Greg Bey, who will assume the presidency in July 2026, is looking forward to his new responsibilities. “I’m excited to represent trial lawyers and their clients across the country,” he said, expressing a strong commitment to … Read more

"Controversy Erupts as Ouachita Parish Police Jury President Faces Calls for Resignation After Profanity-Laced Outburst"

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MONROE, La. — Outrage continues to grow in Ouachita Parish following a controversial outburst by Police Jury President Shane Smiley. His remarks, which surfaced on social media, have prompted community members to call for his resignation, initiating a petition that has garnered thousands of signatures. Shelby Metesh, a former employee at Catahoula’s who worked under Smiley for two months, spoke with local media about her decision to leave the job, attributing it largely to Smiley’s treatment of his staff. She expressed concern over his language, suggesting that the profanity revealed in a recorded phone conversation … Read more

Mexico’s President Sheinbaum Takes Legal Action Against El Chapo’s Lawyer Over Defamation Claims

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Mexico City, Mexico — President Claudia Sheinbaum has initiated a defamation lawsuit against Jeffrey Lichtman, a New York attorney known for representing notorious drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán and his family. The lawsuit arises from statements Lichtman made outside a federal courthouse in Chicago, where he claimed that clients from the Sinaloa Cartel could provide evidence of political corruption in Mexico, implicating Sheinbaum and her Morena party. Lichtman spoke to reporters following a court hearing for Ovidio Guzmán López, Guzmán’s son, who recently pleaded guilty to charges including international drug trafficking and murder. During … Read more

Amid Political Turmoil, UVA Appoints Paul G. Mahoney as Interim President After Jim Ryan’s Resignation

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Charlottesville, Virginia — The University of Virginia has appointed Paul G. Mahoney as interim president following the unexpected resignation of Jim Ryan, who stepped down under pressure from federal authorities regarding the university’s diversity programs. Mahoney, a respected law professor and former dean of the law school, is set to take on his new role on August 11, during a time of significant unrest within the academic institution. Ryan’s resignation was triggered by demands from the U.S. Department of Justice, which asserted that the university had not sufficiently dismantled its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives … Read more