Publications Archive

In an article published on January 5, 2022, in Law360, Joanna Hair provides guidance on the implications to workers’ compensation claims involving marijuana, specifically in the state of Georgia.

Lucy Aquino authored an article for Industry Today detailing the future of tort liability in the autonomous vehicle industry.

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Katherine Jensen authored an article published by Daily Report on Oct. 13, 2021, discussing the compensability of claims related to psychological injury under Georgia workers’ compensation law.

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Crystal McElrath authored an article for the summer 2021 Customized Logistics & Delivery Association (CLDA) Magazine discussing the evolution of COVID-19 guidance and federal regulations for employers over the past year and how employers can prepare themselves for further changes that may come in the future.

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Marvis Jenkins authored an article published by the Daily Report on Sept. 20, 2021, addressing challenges and updates to Georgia case law related to third-party assault (negligent security) claims. In these cases, a plaintiff who has been assaulted or harmed by a third party on the defendant’s property alleges that the property owner and/or landlord are liable under a negligence theory. Third-party assault cases have been on the rise for decades and have a reputation for their exaggerated verdicts.

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Amanda Conley authored an article for Construction Executive published on Aug. 24, 2021, discussing strategies for managing workers’ compensation claims costs.

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Nelofar Agharahimi authored an article for PropertyCasualty360, published on Aug. 24, 2021, discussing the importance of and strategies for securing evidence in premises liability claims to mitigate risk in these potentially costly matters.

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Employers should know the appropriate steps to take at the time of and immediately after an accident to ensure the injured worker receives beneficial and necessary treatment and to limit workers’ compensation exposure on the claim. To help employers take these important steps, Doug Brown and Ann McElroy authored an article for PropertyCasualty360 that details strategies to mitigate costs with proper claims handling, published on Aug. 9, 2021.

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Drew Timmons authored an article for Construction Executive discussing the basics of commercial general liability (CGL) insurance policies for construction companies, including what typically is and is not covered and other key provisions.

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Joanna Hair authored an article for the July 2021 issue of HR News highlighting the complex scenario facing employers when an employee with a workers’ compensation claim gets arrested.

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Brian Richardson and Murray Flint authored an article for Business Alabama outlining what employers in the state should know about uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM) coverage, which provides benefits to those injured by the negligence of an uninsured or underinsured driver while using a covered company vehicle.

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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 H. L. Russell 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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