The Intoxication Defense in Georgia
Drugs and alcohol certainly have no place in a safe work environment. In fact, Georgia provides a discount on workers’ compensation insurance premiums for employers who participate in the Drug-Free Workplace program established by the Georgia
Your Clients’ Compliance Obligations regarding Foreign Corruption
Think for a moment about the international business opportunities that Georgia companies already are realizing. Just last year, according to recently-released data, Georgia exports were a record high: nearly $39.4 billion in goods and servic
President’s Big Data and Privacy Working Group Interim Report Is Troubling
In January 2014, President Obama appointed John Podesta, Counselor to the President, to lead a review of big data and privacy. On February 5, 2015, the Big Data and Privacy Working Group issued an interim report detailing their progress. Unfortu
The Red Flags of Workers’ Compensation: 25 Warning Signs
The Red Flags of Workers’ Compensation: 25 Warning Signs 1. News of layoffs/termination/transfer. 2. Unwitnessed accident. 3. Accident reported after a holiday, weekend or vacation. 4. Short-term employee. 5. Lack of cooperation with medical s
John Parkerson Panelist at Emory Law School Program
Attorney John E. Parkerson, Jr. served as a panelist at Emory Law School’s “Exploring Opportunities in International Law” lunch & learn program on January 30th. The program was sponsored by the World Affairs of Atlanta Young Leaders,
HBS Recognized by Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Book of Lists
Atlanta Business Chronicles Book of Lists recently recognized businesses in Atlanta for their contributions and successes to the city and state during 2014. Hall Booth Smith was once again acknowledged for our success as a top Atlanta law firm.
Hall Booth Smith is Pleased to Welcome New Associate Spencer Craig to the Charleston Office
HBS welcomes Spencer Craig as a new associate in the Charleston office. Ms. Craig will join the HBS Long Term Care and Professional Negligence practice groups. “We are pleased to have Spencer join us in the Charleston office,” said J