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Swift Currie is thankful to once again partner with East Coweta Middle School's Helping Others Prosper Everyday (HOPE) to host a Thanksgiving Food Drive for 20 families in need during this season of giving.

In an article published in Law360 on Oct. 9, 2020, Kristin Tucker and Christy Maple provide insight on a Georgia federal judge's first-of-its-kind ruling that an Atlanta restaurant cannot receive insurance coverage for its pandemic-related business losses.

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In an article published on Oct. 12, 2020 by SHRM.org, Trey Dowdey and Crystal McElrath discuss the increase in telecommuters' workers' compensation claims.

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On Aug. 24, 2020, The Daily Report profiled Swift Currie as an honoree for the Georgia Legal Award's Litigation Department of the Year - Midsize Firms, and Crystal McElrath as a recipient of the "On the Rise" award.

In an article published in the August 2020 issue of Risk & Insurance, Richard Phillips and Joanna Hair provide insight on the ethics of medical marijuana as more and more insurance companies consider whether  to cover the costs of marijuana treatments.

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In an article published in the Daily Report on July 16, 2020, Jim Johnson and Beth Wilson discuss the firm’s summer associates program. This summer, the firm has brought its six summer associates into its office.

This week, Swift Currie concludes its 21-Day Racial Equity Habit-Building Challenge, organized by the Labor & Employment Section of the American Bar Association and conceived by diversity expert Eddie Moore, Jr. Along with Terry Brantley, managing partner, and members of the Executive Committee, roughly 70 members of the firm participated in daily readings on the Black American experience and weekly discussion groups, co-led by partners Martine Cumbermack and Crystal McElrath.

In an article published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle on July 3, 2020, Rebecca Strickland discusses how Swift Currie has navigated working remotely as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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In an article published by the ABA Journal on July 2, 2020, Fred Ferrand provides insight on the effectiveness of liability waivers in the age of the novel coronavirus.

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In a virtual ceremony for the Daily Report’s 2020 Georgia Legal Awards on June 24, 2020, Swift Currie was named as an honoree for Litigation Department of the Year in the category of Midsize Firms, and Crystal McElrath was honored in the On the Rise category.

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Swift Currie is closing at 12 p.m. on Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. 

To foster knowledge surrounding anti-racism and effective allyship, the firm's Diversity & Inclusion Committee offers a list of resources, available here.

As Atlanta’s biggest firms start reopening their offices after closing in response to COVID-19, Swift Currie was praised for its novel approach by the Daily Report on June 18, 2020. The firm began phase one of its return weeks before some of the city's largest firms by taking cautious steps to ensure the safety of attorneys and staff.

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Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers, LLP, is pleased to announce its inclusion in the 2020 Law360 400, an annual ranking of the largest law firms in the U.S. 

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Swift Currie joined several Georgia businesses in a letter urging the General Assembly to pass a hate crimes bill and affirm that hate has no place in Georgia.

To view the full letter and find out how to take action in support of passing a hate crimes bill, please click here.

In an article published in the June 2020 issue of Risk & Insurance, Crystal McElrath provides insight on potential risks that may arise from a more interconnected world as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The Georgia Asian Pacific American Bar Association (GAPABA) will honor Joanna Jang for her elevation to partnership during its 2020 New Partners and Counsel Virtual Celebration.

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The Daily Report and Mid-Market Report quoted managing partner Terry Brantley in articles discussing how law firms are handling the COVID-19 pandemic in terms or remote work and client service.

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On Feb. 19, Law360 published an article featuring an Employee Retirement Security Income Act (ERISA) class action lawsuit against Emory University, which alleges the school breached its fiduciary duties as a result of excessive retirement plan fees and poor investment options. Partner Brad Wolff represents the workers involved in the class action.

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On Feb. 10, Law360 published an article discussing the Supreme Court of Georgia's ruling in Donggue Lee v. David A. Smith regarding the exclusion of a defense expert witness. The court ruled the witness should not have been excluded from a trial over an automobile crash, which "allegedly hampered an Olympic athlete's high jump career, putting a $2 million jury verdict in jeopardy." Lee is represented by partners David Atkinson and Brad Wolff.

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Attorney Kayla Washington will serve as a judge for the Region 8 National Trial Competition (NTC), hosted by the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University on Feb. 8, 2020.

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Birmingham-based partner Trey Dowdey was once again appointed to serve on the Alabama State Bar Military Law Committee through 2020. Dowdey has been an active member of the committee for more than 11 years and previously served as vice-chairman.

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The Daily Report quoted partner Roger Harris in an article discussing the dismissal of a lawsuit by a "group of investors claiming they were the victims of a 'diabolical' fraud that netted more than $11 million in a scheme perpetrated by dozens of defendants and a 'fictitious' internet communications company."

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Swift Currie’s recent partner elevations were included in the in the Daily Report on Jan. 3, 2020. The firm promoted seven attorneys to partnership in its Atlanta and Birmingham offices, bringing the firm’s partnership to 69 attorneys.

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In an article that was published on Dec. 1, 2019, in Healthcare Risk Management, partner Roger Harris discussed mistakes to avoid when handling medical malpractice claims. Poor decisions can change the course of malpractice litigation and often times complicate the defense of the case.

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