HHS Issues Guidance on Disposing of Electronic Devices and Media with Personal Data
Written by: Anthony E. Stewart, Esq. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has issued guidance for disposing of technology that contains sensitive information, such as financial or protected health i
Hall Booth Smith’s Jacksonville Office Adds Two New Associates
Hall Booth Smith, P.C. is pleased to announce the addition of two new associates at its growing office in Jacksonville, Florida. Henry P. Romeu specializes in medical malpractice, general liability and transportation defense work, and Shawn J
Georgia Court of Appeals Makes First Foray Into Standing in Data Breach Suits
Written by: Sean Cox, Esq. On June 26, 2017, the Georgia Court of Appeals issued an opinion in Collins, et al. v. Athens Orthopedic Clinic, A18A0296. This is the first Georgia appellate decision squarely addressing the issue of standing in a
Barbara Mulholland Joins HBS’s Albany Office as Of Counsel
ALBANY, GEORGIA – Hall Booth Smith, P.C. is proud to announce that Barbara Mulholland has joined the firm as Of Counsel in its growing office in Albany, Georgia. Ms. Mulholland will specialize in transportation, insurance coverage, cargo, me
11th Circuit Approves Exceedingly Short Trigger for Bad Faith in Florida
Written by: Drew Brooks, Esq. and C. Michael Johnson, Esq. On July 20, 2018, the 11th Circuit affirmed a jury verdict against Geico finding there was “more than enough” evidence to support a finding of bad faith in failing to promptly ten
OCR Issues Guidance on Software Vulnerabilities and Patching
Written by: Anthony E. Stewart, Esq. Last month, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) provided guidance regarding software vulnerabilities and patching. In simple terms, a software vulnerability is a