Publications

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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In the March 2021 National Retail and Restaurant Defense Association (NRRDA) Newsletter, Crystal McElrath and Anandhi Rajan address the following questions many employers are asking: 1) can I require all my employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and 2) should I require all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine?

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In the Spring 2021 issue of Construction Claims magazine, Brian Richardson and Brandon Clapp provide an overview of the standard commercial general liability (CGL) insurance policy to utilize when evaluating insurance coverage in construction defect claims.

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In an article published in the January 2021 edition of Today’s General Counsel, Jeff Stinson discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted claims investigations, particularly as it relates to workers’ compensation matters. With the dispersion of employees to remote settings, it’s important to leverage an arsenal of traditional investigative techniques combined with modern technology wherewithal when investigating claims.

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In an article published in CLM Magazine on Dec. 18, 2020, Monica Goudy and Elijah Davis provide insight on issues complicating workers' compensation claims.

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In an article published in Law360 on Dec. 16, 2020, Anelise Codrington provides tips for identifying a culturally competent mediator. By choosing mediation, plaintiffs and defendants are communicating they want to feel understood and heard by everyone in the room. Attorneys can enable a successful mediation by selecting the right mediator to fit their client's needs and the needs of the particular issues.

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In an article published in the Daily Report on Dec. 1, 2020, Christy Maple and Kristin Tucker analyze a recent ruling in Georgia, which indicates businesses will need to look elsewhere for financial healing as business insurance policies may not cover income lost.

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In an article published in the December 2020 issue of Risk Management, Kelly Chartash and Kori Eskridge provide insight on the reduction in automobile accident claims as a result of COVID-19.

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In an article published in the Daily Report on Oct. 28, 2020, Crystal McElrath and Nichole Novosel provide insight on the many questions concerning if and when an employer is obligated to offer telework to employees.

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Anelise Codrington authored an article for the American Bar Association Mediation Week 2020, which is a celebration of the strides made in institutionalizing mediation as one of several appropriate dispute resolution processes. In the article, Codrington details the importance of inviting diverse neutrals to mediation to ensure plaintiffs feel heard on their journey to justice and defendants feel represented and understood.

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In the October 2020 issue of Claimscene, a publication of the Atlanta Claims Association, Ann Joiner and Emily Truitt discuss two realms of flexible plans in Georgia: traveling for work and working from home.

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In an article published by Modern Restaurant Management on Oct. 16, 2020, Christy Maple and Kristin Tucker discuss a recent case, Henry’s Louisiana Grill, Inc. v. Allied Insurance Co. of America, in which two Georgia eateries sued their insurer after it refused to reimburse them for business income the eateries lost when they closed their doors in response to the Georgia governor’s executive order declaring a state of emergency in response to COVID-19.

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Chris Antoci authored an article for the October 2020 issue of CLM Magazine providing insight on third-party observations of neuropsychological examinations.

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In an article published in the October 2020 issue of Employee Benefit Plan Review, Mark Goodman and Tyler Connor provide insight on the ways in which employers can navigate work-from-home claims during COVID-19.

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In an article published in the September 2020 issue of Risk Management, Lane Finch provides insight on the eight tips to ensure a successful legal mediation.

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Beth Bentley authored an article for the September 2020 issue of CLM Magazine providing guidance regarding truck drivers who are found in possession of medical marijuana while on the job.

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In an article published in the Daily Report on Aug. 19, 2020, Crystal McElrath and Nichole Novosel provide insight on the importance of considering the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) context for Georgia workers’ compensation and unemployment insurance.

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In an article published on July 23, 2020, in CLM Magazine, Pamela Lee and Rachel Mathews provide clarity on how claims against landlords and property owners must proceed under the Georgia Anti-Gang Statute.

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Sara Alexandre, along with Riane Sharp of Winter Capriola Zenner, LLC, authored a June 13, 2020, article for ACCDocket.com that explores five influential litigators throughout time and the lessons we can learn from them.

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Nelofar Agharahimi authored an article in the June 2020 issue of the GDLA Law Journal on often-overlooked post-judgment considerations, including situations to look out for and the procedural rules to be aware of that can save a case and bring about resolution.

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In an article published in BenefitsPRO on June 23, 2020, Nichole Novosel, Crystal McElrath and Anandhi Rajan analyze the impact COVID-19 has had on employment decisions, particularly for HR managers.

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In the June 2020 issue of CLM Magazine, Steve Schatz and Christy Maple provide an overview of how to apply lessons learned from the first COVID-19 outbreak to a possible re-emergence in the cooler months. As seen, the first wave of the pandemic saw widespread closures of retail establishments, along with corresponding insurance claims by those businesses trying to recover their lost business income.

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In an article published in the June 2020 issue of Risk Management, Debra Chambers and Nichole Novosel provide insight on strategies for using social media to investigate false workers' compensation claims and other instances of fraud.

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In an article published by CLM Magazine on May 26, 2020, Dustin Thompson provides guidance on the most frequently asked questions concerning workers' compensation and self-insurers as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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In an article published in the May issue of CLM Magazine, Martine Cumbermack provides insight on the importance of understanding unconscious bias with the diverging demographics among claims professionals and the overall workforce.

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In an article published in Fleet Owner on May 5, 2020, Richie Foster provides guidance on how the recent advancements in trucking technology minimizes the guesswork in accident investigations.

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