Medical Marijuana: An Inevitability in Georgia Workers’ Compensation Claims?
Georgia law is clear that in the event that an injury is deemed compensable, the employer must provide the injured worker with medical treatment which is prescribed by a licensed physician, and which “shall be reasonably required and appear li
The Real Reason The FTC Does Not Like The White House’s Consumer Privacy Bill
In January, President Obama announced that he would release a draft Consumer Privacy Bill intended to give consumers more control over how data about them is collected and used. The draft Bill was released on February 27, 2015, and already there
HBS Attorneys Speaking at Hinman Dental Meeting
Jo Jagor, a partner at Hall Booth Smith’s Atlanta office, and Nathan Gaffney a senior associate have been selected to present at the Hinman Dental Seminar in Atlanta on March 27th. This makes the second year in a row that Ms. Jagor and
Mike Frick Presented at the American Correctional Health Services Association National Conference
Mike Frick, Partner at HBS presented Anatomy of a Lawsuit in a Correctional Healthcare Setting at the American Correctional Health Services Association National Conference on March 20th, 2015 in Orlando, FL. Mr. Frick presented an informat
Atlanta Journal-Constitution Names Hall Booth Smith a 2015 Atlanta Top Workplace
Hall Booth Smith, P.C. (HBS) is pleased to announce that it has been selected as one of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Top Workplaces for 2015. HBS ranked 20th in the Top 50 Midsize Workplaces in the Atlanta region. The companies who made
Data Protection Weekly
Premera Blue Cross Says Data Breach Could Affect 11M People ABC News Premera Blue Cross, a health insurer based in the Pacific Northwest, said Tuesday that it was the victim of a cyberattack that could affect 11 million … Ex-NSA director: Chin
Drug-Free Workplace from Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation
About the program The Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation certifies employers as a drug-free workplace. Those certified receive a 7.5% reduction of their workers’ compensation premiums. Employer must submit a copy of their certifica
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 services,
Hall Booth Smith Opens New Office in Charlotte, North Carolina
Hall Booth Smith, P.C. (HBS) is pleased to announce that it is expanding its footprint by opening an office in Charlotte, North Carolina. The HBS Charlotte office will be led by Partner Richard Sheinis. The Charlotte location will be the firm&#
HBS Attorneys Honored as The Best Lawyers in America
Hall Booth Smith, P.C. (HBS) is pleased to announce nine lawyers from the firm were honored in the 2015 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This award is based on an evaluation process that includes a collection of client and lawyer evalu