Hall Booth Smith Welcomes S. David McLean, Jr. as Partner in Atlanta
ATLANTA – November 10, 2021 – Hall Booth Smith, P.C. (HBS) is pleased to welcome S. David McLean, Jr. as Partner in its Atlanta office as the firm strengthens its healthcare practice to serve clients. David specializes in health care and med
Journal of Emerging Issues in Litigation: Sandra Cianflone on Factors Driving Recent Medical Malpractice Verdicts Higher
In an article published in the Winter 2022 Edition of the Journal of Emerging Issues in Litigation, Attorney Sandra Mekita Cianflone addresses several of the factors that have driven recent medical malpractice verdicts to new, astronomical heigh
California Continues to Update and Enforce Privacy Laws
Written by: Brock Wolf, Esq. and Alyssa J. Feliciano, Esq. California continues to update its privacy policies. Changes and clarifications are constantly being announced, making it imperative for businesses to stay vigilant in their practices. N
Insights From a County Attorney: The Privilege of Government Service
Written by: Jennifer Dorminey Herzog, Esq. This piece was published in the Fall 2021 edition of Georgia County Government Magazine. I was born and raised in Tift County and after law school returned to my hometown where I am now employed as a p
Yet Another Senator Introduces Data Privacy Legislation
Written by: Richard Sheinis, Esq. Last month I wrote about the need for federal data privacy legislation. Although numerous Senators have introduced such legislation, nothing much seems to happen after the initial introduction. Adding to the
Does a Clerical Error Invalidate the Posted Panel?
Written by: Peter Skaily, Esq. One of the most important aspects of any workers’ compensation claim is control of medical treatment. The employer/insurer will want the claimant to treat with a provider from the panel of physicians. On the
HBS Recognized for the Twelfth Year in the 2022 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” Rankings
For the twelfth year, Hall Booth Smith has been recognized in the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” 2022 regional rankings. The 2022 “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the colle
Forbes: Mariel Smith on the Impact of OSHA’s Vaccine Rules & Unemployment Benefits
In an update published by Forbes on November 4, 2021, Columbus Partner Mariel Smith discusses how the Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s (OSHA) vaccine rules could impact an employee’s unemployment benefits if they get fired. Su
Get Your Head in the Game: Georgia Court Warns Insurers About the Consequences of Bench-Warming During a Pending Lawsuit Against the Insured
Written by: Tiffany Winks, Esq. and Breanna Vega, Esq. The United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia, recently decided Barrs v. Auto-Owners. In Barrs, in the underlying suit Barrs brought suit against AAA Contractors (̶
Potential Liability for SaaS Providers in South Carolina Federal Court Case
Written by: Brock Wolf, Esq. I. Background In early 2020, Blackbaud Inc., a cloud software company based out of Charleston, South Carolina, was subject to a ransomware attack that resulted in the breach of personally identifiable information (&#