Concurrent Similar or Dissimilar Employment
Written by: Dale Slemons, Esq. When an Employee has concurrent employment and it is determined that the concurrent employment is similar, the claimant may be entitled to an increase in average weekly wage and ultimately his workers compensation
HBS Welcomes Back Alex Battey to the Atlanta Office
Hall Booth Smith, P.C. (HBS) is pleased to welcome back Alex Battey as an Associate in our Atlanta office. Ms. Battey returns to HBS after practicing 3 years in Washington, D.C., where she handled toxic tort litigation for a large internationa
Pitfalls and Dangers in Estate Planning: Beneficiary Designations on Financial Accounts, Life Insurance and Retirement Plans
Written by: Wills, Trusts, & Estate Administration Beneficiary designation forms seem easy, right? Fill out the form, send it in. These days it’s often easier still—a few keystrokes online and you’re done. In many cases, you accomplish
Advice on Selecting a Data Protection Officer
Written by: Sean Cox, Esq. Having a single person responsible for a company’s data privacy and security has long been good business practice, but for many it will soon be a legal requirement. The GDPR requires that organizations under its aus
4th Circuit Severely Limits Data Breach Lawsuits
Written by: Sean Cox, Esq. A recent decision from the Federal 4th Circuit Court of Appeals is likely to make it much harder for plaintiffs within its borders bringing lawsuits following a data breach. In Beck v. McDonald1), the 4th Circuit Cou
Questions and Answers: Endrew V. Douglas County School District
Written by: Andrea L. Jolliffe, Esq. The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously decided an important special education case on March 22, 2017. In Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District, SCOTUS ruled on how much benefit Individualized Education Pr