Publications

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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In an article published by Modern Restaurant Management on April 15, 2020, Anandhi Rajan and Crystal McElrath discuss the missteps employers must avoid to ensure compliance with law enforcement agencies, such as the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission (EEOC) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), amid the COVID-19 crisis.

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Thea Nanton-Persaud authored an article in the Spring 2020 issue of Workplace Health magazine breaking down the essential components of creating the perfect panel of physicians.

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In an article published in Today’s General Counsel, Sara Alexandre provides an overview of the means by which parties in multinational litigation may acquire information helpful to their cases, specifically when it comes to the most onerous part of litigation — discovery.

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In an article published by Construction Executive on March 8, 2020, Alex Ficker and Karen Lowell provide insight on the best practices for claims involving traveling employees.

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In an article published by PropertyCasualty360 on Jan. 2, 2020, partners Fred Ferrand and Brian Richardson, with attorney Murray Flint, provide insight on ways to unlock the power of smartphones as an investigative tool in identifying fraudulent claims.

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Partner Lane Finch, chair of DRI's Insurance Law Committee, introduces the Insurance Law section of the December 2019 issue of DRI's For the Defense magazine.

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In an article published in the December 2019 issue of Risk Management, Drew Timmons provides insight on strategies for effectively investigating incidents early to mitigate liability in possible litigation in the future.

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Kevan Dorsey, along with Georgia Municipal Association assistant general counsel Caroline Dorsey, authored an article for the December 2019 issue of ACC Docket, the flagship publication for the Association of Corporate Counsel. The two addressed the challenge for attorneys to balance their organization’s interest and the duty to respond when they receive a document request in litigation.

In an article published in the November 2019 issue of Modern WorkTruck Solutions, Gillian Crowl provides guidance to motor carriers on the importance of keeping and maintaining key information required to ensure compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

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Trey Dowdey authored an article for the October 2019 issue of CLM Magazine guiding readers on how to determine whether to deny a workers’ compensation claim.

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In an article for PropertyCasualty360 published on Oct. 1, 2019, Lane Finch and Brandon Clapp discuss the American Law Institute’s (ALI) Restatement of the Law of Liability Insurance, which was approved in May 2018, and how it continues to prove controversial in the insurance industry, as well as the various court interpretations and state legislations addressing these controversies.

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In an article for Construction Executive, Brian Richardson discusses how general contractors should create and implement a prequalification program to confirm subcontractors have the proper insurance coverage and are qualified and capable of performing their scope of work on a project. In fact, developing a program that requires proof of compliance with the general contractor’s prequalification program may be required by a general contractor’s commercial general liability (CGL) policy as a precondition to coverage.

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Birmingham-based attorney Brandon Clapp partnered with Alan Ronson, claims manager with Markel Corporation, to author "Refuting Fake News" for the September 2019 issue of CLM Magazine.

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In an article published on July 30, 2019 for Georgia CEO, Jeff Stinson discusses the recent changes to Georgia workers’ compensation laws that went into effect on July 1.

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Partner Melissa Segel and Jonathan Morgan, senior litigation specialist at Georgia Farm Bureau, authored an article discussing proper management of fraud investigations for the July 2019 issue of CLM Magazine.

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Murray Flint authored an article published in the July 2019 edition of Trials and Tribulations, the newsletter of Defense Research Institute's (DRI) Litigation Skills Committee, which discussed challenges for attorneys defending against claims in which the plaintiff seeks compensation for pain and suffering, but not for medical expenses.

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