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Brett Aaron authored an article for the May 2021 issue of Risk Management providing an update on business insurance claims and court rulings at this stage of the COVID-19 global pandemic.

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Sara Alexandre authored an article discussing whether confidentiality protections arising in the mental health counseling setting extend to voluntary peer support groups for the Suicide Awareness Program hosted by Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism.

Trey Dowdey authored an article for Business Alabama, published on April 22, 2021, discussing what businesses should know about workers’ compensation claims filed by employees for injuries sustained while working from home.

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Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers, LLP, is saddened to announce the passing of Atlanta-based partner and beloved colleague Richie Foster. Foster passed away on April 6, 2021, at the age of 55. He was a leader known for his wisdom, creativity and knack for forming real relationships with everyone he met. He was a true trial lawyer with strong feelings about how to practice law, try a case and relate to those on a jury. He willingly shared his knowledge and was a great mentor to many.

Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers, LLP, announces the addition of three new attorneys, including Todd Boyce and Amber O’Connell in the firm’s Atlanta office and Brett Aaron in Birmingham. Boyce, who previously practiced with the firm between 2007 and 2010, rejoins as a senior attorney, and Aaron and O’Connell each join as associates.

Myrece Johnson and Lauren Woodrick authored an article published by PropertyCasualty360 on April 6, 2021, offering guidance for insurers subjected to time-limited demands to settle bad faith claims within the available policy limit.

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Pamela Lee and Sabrina Atkins authored an article detailing the rise in sex trafficking lawsuits implicating the hospitality industry for the April 2021 issue of Today’s General Counsel.

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The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) was signed into law by President Biden on March 11, 2021, with several provisions to take effect on April 1, 2021. Featured in the alert are highlights and recommendations for employers.

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