Publications

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.

For more details on each of the initial steps business can take to better protect themselves, please read the full article here.

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).

For more details on what records carriers should gather — and how — please read the full article here.

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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In an article published in the July 2019 issue of CLM Magazine, Trey Dowdey provided insight on workers' compensation claims and how different disabilities and their costs differ depending on the state.

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In an article published in Fleet Owner on June 21, 2019,  and in American Trucker's July/August print issue, attorney Beth Bentley provided guidance on how transportation companies can get ahead of a claim in the unfortunate scenario of an accident.

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In an article published on June 3, 2019, for the Daily Report, partner Jeff Stinson shares insight on managing relationships and creating a cohesive, collaborative environment amid claims litigation to achieve a successful outcome.

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In the Spring 2019 issue of the Insurance Coverage Law Report, Pamela Lee and Kevan Dorsey authored an article on dog bite liability and the various laws in different states.

Approximately 4.5 million people are bitten by a dog in the U.S. each year and one in five of those bites requires medical attention. While every state provides some basis of recovery for people injured by a dog, there are specific nuances in each state that vary and generally fall within the realm of “strict liability” or the “one bite rule.”

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Trey Dowdey authored an article for the May 2019 issue of CLM Magazine breaking down the art of taking recorded statements to obtain the information needed to quickly resolve a claim.

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In an article published in the March 2019 issue of CLM Magazine, Ronni Bright and Marc Sirotkin discuss the importance of and best practices when investigating a questionable workers’ compensation claim and deciding whether to accept or deny the claim.

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In an article published by Risk Management, Emily Truitt provided insight on idiopathic defense, traditionally meaning that if the cause of a workplace injury is unknown, it should not be deemed work-related. Although workers' compensation is considered a no-fault system, the idiopathic defense can provide employers with protection from injuries incurred in the workplace that are not truly causally connected to work.

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