Publications

Swift Currie attorney Kayla McCallum authored an article for Claims Journal discussing how AI-driven fraud is on the rise and steps professionals should take to reduce risk and identify fraud.

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Swift Currie attorneys Jon Stewart and Marissa Merrill co-authored an article for the Daily Report discussing practical considerations for Georgia litigators regarding spoliation and the duty to preserve relevant evidence.

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Swift Currie attorney, Jeff Stinson, authored an article for WorkersCompensation.com discussing how the CMS recently delayed the penalty provisions associated with failure to adequately prepare Section 111 reporting requirements for carriers in workers’ compensation claims.

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Swift Currie attorney, Delaney Holmes, authored an article for WorkersCompensation.com discussing legal standards and coverage considerations related to ketamine therapy, PTSD and depression in Alabama Workers’ Compensation claims.

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Swift Currie workers’ compensation attorney Christina Hines authored an article for Business Insurance discussing the willful misconduct defense in Georgia’s workers’ compensation claims.

Swift Currie attorney Yamisi James authored an article for the Daily Report examining how Georgia courts determine whether a family member or friend visiting a private residence qualifies as a licensee or an invitee in the premises liability context, a distinction that significantly affects the duty of care owed by a property owner.

Swift Currie litigation attorney, Taylor Orgeron authored an article for For Construction Pros discussing the importance of proper documentation on construction projects to help track changes, reduce the risk of disputes and support contractors in litigation.

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Swift Currie premises liability attorney, Derek Goff, authored an article for the Daily Report on premises liability claims.

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Swift Currie coverage and commercial litigation attorney, Cat Gavrilidis, authored an article for the Journal on Emerging Issues in Litigation discussing the practical and tactical benefits of summary judgment motions, addressing jurisdictional differences in how courts manage a party’s self-contradictory statements and advising how to avoid an inconsistent testimony.

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Swift Currie workers’ compensation partner, Amanda Conley, and commercial litigation partner, Lauren Meadows, co-authored an article for WorkersCompensation.com discussing how a simple slip-and-fall can result in two different claims with two different legal standards.

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Swift Currie attorneys Jonathan Wilson, Traci Teer and Andy Jarrett authored an article for the Journal of Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and Law discussing how artificial intelligence is changing the legal industry while providing insight on its potential drawbacks.

Swift Currie attorneys Marc Barré and Scott Connally authored a two-part series for the Daily Report discussing how the misapplication of O.C.G.A. § 33-24-41.1 limited liability releases in nonmotor vehicle accident claims can pose a danger.

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Swift Currie attorneys Marcus Dean and Ashley Ferguson authored an article for the Daily Report discussing the recent ruling by the Georgia Court in Appeals in Wilson v. Anderson, which clarified when official immunity protects school officials and when it does not.

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Swift Currie attorney Amber O’Connell authored an article for the Daily Report highlighting the importance of liability waivers for legal risk management tool for gyms, especially in Georgia.

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Swift Currie attorney David Lindsey authored an article for the Daily Report discussing the chain of causation in terms of, when a new injury occurs after a previous on the job injury, whether it is compensable due to it naturally and directly resulting from the prior on the job injury. 

Swift Currie attorney Shantalia Osborne authored an article for Claims Journal discussing how psychological injuries are handled across the patchwork of different states' workers’ compensation laws and standards.

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Swift Currie attorney David Lindsey authored an article for Business Alabama providing insight on how Alabama allows for employers to recover a portion of compensation paid to employees for injuries sustained in an on-the-job injury if the employee receives money from a third party such as a negligent driver or equipment manufacturer.

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Swift Currie partner Brandon Clapp authored an article for Insurance News Net providing guidance on how states have different laws that impact insurance claims from beginning to end. Significant consequences can come from each state having different laws and policy interpretations for insurance claims, which typically becomes an issue when the insured is doing business or has property in multiple states.

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Swift Currie attorney Lauren Meadows authored an article for Independent Agent discussing how companies can proactively avoid a premises liability case from ever occurring by educating themselves about the proper safety procedures they should be taking.

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Swift Currie attorney Rebecca Strickland authored an article for Insurance Journal discussing spikes in insurance claims related to weather disasters. With a significant number of people and businesses facing devastation from weather disasters, claims decisions by insurers have been closely scrutinized.

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Swift Currie attorneys Yamisi James and Katy Robertson authored an article for the Daily Report emphasizing the importance that premises owners take early action in slip and fall cases.

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Swift Currie partner Marc Barré recently published an article for the Daily Report titled "Read (or Craft) Your Release Carefully: How Release Language Can Prevent Access to Other Insurance."

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