Everything Employers Need to Know About the New Paid Prenatal Leave Law in New York
The first of its kind, a paid prenatal leave law, is here, and while it’s great news for soon-to-be parents, it comes with responsibilities employers will want to get right. In this article, we break down all the must-know details, so you’re
HBS Birmingham Adds Associates Drake Rippy & Cameron McCormack
The Birmingham office is excited to welcome Drake Rippy and Cameron McCormack to the Hall Booth Smith team.
Hall Booth Smith Welcomes Five Associates to the Atlanta Office
The Atlanta Office of Hall Booth Smith (HBS) is excited to welcome five new associates to our growing office.
WorkersCompensation.com: Meg Donahue on Brailey v. Michelin North America
In a third article of a series published on WorkersCompensation.com, HBS Partner Margaret “Meg” Donahue provides South Carolina case law updates related to workers’ compensation
New Ninth Circuit Ruling Clarifies Insurance Carrier Obligations for Independent Counsel in Non-Cumis Jurisdictions
On November 25, 2024, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued its decision in the case of New York Marine and General Insurance Company v. Amber Heard and carriers may need to take a second look at their obligation to pay for Independent (or
HBS Buffalo Adds Associate Ian H. Hoock
Hall Booth Smith Buffalo is excited to welcome Attorney Ian H. Hoock, who focuses on aging services and medical malpractice matters.
Federal Court Blocks Controversial Corporate Transparency Act
On December 3, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a landmark decision enjoining the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). In Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc. et al. v. Garland et al., the court held tha
Two Attorneys Join the West Palm Beach HBS Office
Hall Booth Smith is proud to welcome Of Counsel Priscilla M. Jacob and Associate Taylor E. Young to the West Palm Beach office
South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Case Law Update Series, Part III: Brailey v. Michelin North America
The South Carolina appellate courts have been faced with several questions on workers’ compensation in recent months, producing opinions that will affect practice points and claims handling in defending workers compensation claims. This series
Red Solo Cup
In Simmons et al. v. Solo Cup Operating Corporation, the Georgia Court of Appeals recently issued an opinion in a case involving a wrongful death claim that highlights critical questions about employer responsibilities and safety protocols.