Georgia Court Reaffirms Scheduled Lunch Break Exception
Written by: Daniel Richardson, Esq. Rochelle Frett worked as a claims associate for State Farm. Each workday she had a mandatory unpaid 45-minute lunch break. During her lunch break she was free to do as she pleased, including leaving the offic
Mayor Teresa Tomlinson to Join the Law Firm of Hall Booth Smith, P.C.
The law firm of Hall Booth Smith, P.C. (HBS) announced that Columbus, Georgia Mayor Teresa Tomlinson will join its firm as a partner specializing in complex litigation, crisis management and strategic solutions at the conclusion of her term. May
New DOL Opinion Letter: Tipped Employees in Dual Jobs
Written by: Don Benson, Esq. The U.S. Department of Labor issued a new Opinion Letters on November 8, 2018, which will be of interest to many employers with tipped employees. History of Issue. On 01/16/2009 the DOL issued an Opinion Letter whic
HBS Attorneys Recognized in 2018 Mid-South Super Lawyers Magazine
In the 2018 edition of the Mid-South Super Lawyers magazine, Hall Booth Smith has been recognized for its outstanding legal work as seven of its attorneys are on the list of Super Lawyers and Rising Stars.
ASSET PROTECTION PLANNING: What you can do, no matter your level of wealth!
Written by: Wills, Trusts, & Estate Administration Asset Protection Planning is only for the wealthy, right? No, it can be just as useful for the young couple with relatively little net worth as it is for the multi-millionaire! Asset prote
5th Circuit Expands Employee Injury Exclusion to Upstream Employers
Written by: Sean Cox, Esq. On October 24, 2018, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion in Northfield Insurance Company v. Herrera, No. 17-51080 (5th Cir., October 24, 2018) wherein it upheld the enforceability of an employee inju
HBS Recognized as One of the “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report
Hall Booth Smith has been recognized as one of the “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers in the 2019 ranking. Firms included in the 2019 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with