European Lawsuit Accuses Uber of “Robo-Firing” Drivers
Written by: Richard Sheinis, Esq. A lawsuit has been filed with a court in the Netherlands challenging Uber’s alleged practice of using automated systems to identify fraudulent activity and terminate drivers based on that process, also kn
Amazon Subject of Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act Lawsuit
Written by: Charles R. Langhorne IV, Esq. Recently three plaintiffs filed a class-action lawsuit alleging that Amazon violated Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (“BIPA”), by collecting and storing “voiceprints̶
For the Eleventh Year HBS Recognized as One of The “Best Law Firms” in the 2021 Ranking By U.S. News & World Report
Hall Booth Smith has once again been recognized as one of the “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® in the 2021 ranking. This is the firm’s eleventh year to receive this honor. Firms included in the 2021
Hall Booth Smith Names Six New Partners
ATLANTA – November 6, 2020 – Hall Booth Smith, P.C. (HBS) has named six new partners as the firm elevates leaders and recognizes their outstanding service to clients. Joining the firm’s partnership ranks are Abe Varner, J. Felicia LeRa
New Developments in AI Technology Offer a Glimpse of the Future of Long Term Care: Balancing Resident Care with Safety in Light of Necessary Pandemic Precautions
Written by: Laura Hall Cartner, Esq. and Anthony Petrozza, Esq. COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted long term care facility residents and staff. While most of us take pause to reflect on the sheer tragedy of the effect this virus has had on
Supreme Court Quietly Hammers Fifth Circuit in Conditions of Confinement Case, Reversing Qualified Immunity Ruling
Written by: Phillip E. Friduss, Esq. This past Monday, in a per curiam decision (Justice Barrett not participating; Justice Alito concurring to suggest cert should not have been granted, but otherwise concurring with the judgment; and, Justice T
Around the Globe with Berkshire Hathaway
Hall Booth Smith international business attorney John Parkerson will serve as a panelist in a series of webinars sponsored by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices | Georgia Properties. The second webinar in the series, “Around the Globe with Berksh
California Privacy Rights Act Passed By California Voters
Written by: Rich Sheinis, Esq. and Brett Lawrence, Esq. The votes are in and California’s citizens have spoken, the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) is now law. Known as CCPA 2.0, CPRA increases the privacy obligations of busines
HBS Welcomes Associates Anderson and Barrow in Charleston Office
CHARLESTON, S.C.– November 4, 2020 – Hall Booth Smith, P.C. is delighted to welcome Attorneys Kevin J. Anderson and Thomas A. D. Barrow as Associates to its growing office in Charleston, South Carolina. Anderson focuses his practice on profe