Settlement Reached Regarding Employment Authorization for eligible H-4, E and L Dependent Spouses
Written by: Ashik R. Jahan, Esq. https://www.forbes.com/sites/stuartanderson/2021/11/11/uscis-settlement-is-good-news-for-l-1-and-h-1b-visa-spouses/?sh=6548859e64ea The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and its litigation partners
Ten States Sue To Stop The Cms Vaccine Mandate For Healthcare Workers
Written by: Jacqueline Voronov, Esq. And the legal challenges to President Biden’s vaccine mandate keep on coming… Missouri, Iowa and a coalition of eight (8) other states have filed a lawsuit against President Joe Biden and key admi
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
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 (̶
Saudi Arabia Passes Personal Data Protection Law
Written by: Brett Lawrence, Esq. On September 16, 2021 by Royal Decree, Saudi Arabia implemented the Personal Data Protection Law (“PDPL”). The PDPL becomes effective on March 23, 2022 and will be enforced by the Saudi Data and Artificial In
MSA Responsibilities and the MSPA, 2021
Written by: Meredith Knight, Esq. Famously, the Medicare Secondary Payer Act has not changed significantly in decades. It is clearly understood that the MSPA prohibits Medicare from making payments that are the responsibility of a primary paye
The Uncertain Future of Non-Competes After President Biden’s July 2021 Executive Order
Written by: Allison Averbuch, Esq. and Baylee Culverhouse, Esq. In July 2021, President Biden issued a comprehensive Executive Order to tackle “the most pressing competition problems” facing the country’s economy.[1] The Order includes 72