“New Supreme Court Ruling: Who is a “Supervisor” in Harassment Cases?”
Who is considered a “supervisor” can often determine liability in both workers’ compensation claims and in sexual harassment cases, although the standard of who is a “supervisor” is different. In sexual harassment s
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Southeast Water Wars: Georgia Winning Over Alabama And Florida International Business Times This year, Sen. Sessions tried to use the Water Resources Development Act of 2013 to limit Atlanta’s ability to take water from two federal reservoirs
Women’s Event at the Brunswick Office
Hall Booth Smith, P.C. held a successful summer networking event, Women of Law and Women of Medicine, in the Brunswick office. This event, organized by partner Beth Boone and associate Christina Jones from the Brunswick office, was used to promo
HBS Recognizes and Congratulates Partner Karl Braun for Best Lawyers in America
It is our pleasure to recognize and congratulate Karl Braun for being selected for inclusion in the 20th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Mr. Braun is a partner in HBS’s Nashville office and was given this honor by his peers for his w
HBS is Pleased to Welcome New Associates, Michael Keller, Brent Walker, Sean Perkins, and Pamela Coleman
Hall Booth Smith (HBS) is pleased to welcome new associates who are now representing clients in their new practices at HBS. Michael Keller is coming to the Atlanta HBS office as an experienced associate having previously practiced with Jenkins
Hall Booth Smith is proud to welcome Tiffany Winks and Laura Hall as Associates in Atlanta
Hall Booth Smith is proud to welcome Tiffany Winks and Laura Hall as Associates in Atlanta Laura Hall has recently joined HBS’s Atlanta office as an Associate. She attended the Charleston School of Law, receiving her JD in 2012. While attendin
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About That Ruling On The Developable Area Of Jekyll…Your Move Legislature Peachpundit.com Last week we brought you news that Georgia’s Attorney General Sam Olens issued an opinion requested of him from the Jekyll Island Authority as they wor
Kevin Abernethy Named To UGA Alumni Association’s 40 Under 40 List
Kevin Abernethy, partner in the HBS Atlanta office, has been selected as one of the University of Georgia Alumni Association’s 40 Under 40, a program designed to celebrate the university’s most outstanding young alumni. The 40 Under
“New Supreme Court Ruling: Who is a “Supervisor” in Harassment Cases?”
The U.S. Supreme Court issued Vance v. Ball State University on June 24, 2013, clarifying who is a “supervisor” in harassment cases brought under Title VII. As explained below, an employer may be strictly liable for the actions of a “s