Publications

In an article published on Nov. 10, 2023, in the Daily Report, Graham Davis and Benjamin Yancey offered insight on the working arrangements between gig economy entities and independent contractors, which can vary from one business to another but typically begin with an agreement explicitly identifying the gig worker as an independent contractor.

In an article published on Sept. 22, 2023, in the Daily Report, Kori Wagner and Marissa Merrill discuss the pivotal ruling by the Georgia Supreme Court on negligent security premises liability cases, including CVS Pharmacy LLC v. Carmichael and Welch et al. v. Pappas Restaurants Inc.

In an article published on Sept. 14, 2023, by Law360, Katy Robertson provided insight on the process for insurance carriers and counsel to set aside default judgments under Georgia law, including the process for plaintiffs to obtain a default judgement and, subsequently, for defendants petitioning to open or set aside the default.

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In her article for the Summer 2023 edition of CLDA Magazine on the complexities of creating, merging and acquiring businesses, Swift Currie partner Cristine Huffine highlights the critical steps and considerations involved in these processes.

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In an article published on the Insurance Coverage Law Center on August 18, 2023, Kayla McCallum discusses the use of artificial intelligence, or AI, in detecting insurance fraud.

In an article published in the May 11, 2023 issue of the Daily Report, Ann McElroy discussed the differences between idiopathic and other work-related injuries as it relates to the compensability of a claim under Georgia workers' compensation law. 

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Alex Mikhalevsky and Brittney Sizemore authored an article for PropertyCasualty360 offering insight for insurers on strategies to avoid problems when investigating claims.

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Thea Nanton-Persaud authored an article published in the January 30, 2023 issue of the Daily Report offering insight on emerging issues at the intersection of Georgia marijuana law and the impact of marijuana usage under today’s standards, especially as it relates to workers’ compensation claims.

As employers consider employment arrangements for the new year, Emily Truitt authored an article for Law360 published on December 22, 2022, that highlights potential risk to consider for traveling and teleworking employees as it relates to workers’ compensation claims and investigations in Georgia.

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In the December 14, 2022 issue of the Daily Report, Martine Cumbermack and Alexis Herring explored willful misconduct defenses in Georgia related to injuries that may have been caused by employee intoxication or fighting, as well as defenses when an injury stems from an employee deviating from the scope of their job responsibilities.

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