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Swift Currie attorney Lauren Meadows authored an article for Independent Agent discussing how companies can proactively avoid a premises liability case from ever occurring by educating themselves about the proper safety procedures they should be taking.

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On September 26, 2025, the Georgia Court of Appeals addressed whether UM carriers could be subject to an award of attorney’s fees and expenses of litigation following a statutory offer of settlement served under O.C.G.A. § 9-11-68.

Swift Currie attorneys Yamisi James and Katy Robertson authored an article for the Daily Report emphasizing the importance that premises owners take early action in slip and fall cases.

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Barker delivers a harsh but clear message. In Georgia, the only way to settle with a tortfeasor while preserving claims for other available insurance is to maintain strict compliance with O.C.G.A. § 33-24-41.1.

Lauren Meadows was highlighted in a personal profile for Law360 expert analysis discussing how running marathons has helped her build an identity outside of the workplace, manage the stress that comes with being a young attorney and build skills that can apply to her practice.

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Swift Currie associate Max Yarus was recently featured as an author in the June 2025 publication of the Veterans Law Journal, a quarterly publication of the court of appeals for the Veterans Claims Bar Association. His article is titled, "Federal Circuit Upholds New Background Check Regulations but Invalidates VA’s Authority to Inspect Attorneys and Agents’ Use of Remote Access to VA Systems."

Marion Martin was featured in the June 2025 issue of Healthcare Risk Management offering extensive insights on the value of and considerations for risk managers using nurse case managers in workers’ compensations cases.

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After earning the title as the “#1 Judicial Hellhole” in 2023 and keeping its spot in the top five of the notorious list for 2024, Governor Brian Kemp focused on the idea of reforming Georgia tort legislation in 2024 and made it a reality in 2025.