Publications

Dustin Thompson authored an article for the spring 2021 issue of Workplace Health magazine explaining how to ethically uncover fraudulent workers' compensation claims in response to COVID-19.

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Ann Joiner and Emily Truitt authored an article for the spring 2021 issue of Workplace Health magazine on what employers and insurers need to know regarding potential liability surrounding flex-work options, including traveling for work and working from home.

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Melissa Segel and Kori Eskridge authored an article for the June 2021 issue of CLM Magazine offering insights and best practices for conducting effective investigations in third-party liability claims and litigation.

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Nelofar Agharahimi authored an article for Bloomberg Law exploring often-overlooked post-judgment procedures throughout litigation that can present challenges down the road. The article highlights the types of appeals, the benefits and disadvantages of discretionary appeals and how to follow the proper procedures when filing appeals.

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Sabrina Atkins and Pamela Lee authored an article for Hotel Management addressing four important steps hotels can take to protect their businesses and guests against human trafficking on their properties.

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In the May 2021 issue of CLM Magazine, Rebecca Strickland and Christine Lee authored an article offering practical guidance and insight on tools for conducting a thorough and ethical investigation into first-party claims.

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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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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 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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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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