A Georgia Court of Appeals Decision on Justifiable Refusal of Light Duty Based on COVID-19 Concerns
Attorney Daniel Richardson dives into the latest on Taylor v. Argos, USA. The central issue was whether the employee should have been awarded TTD benefits when he refused to return to work in a light-duty capacity, and his refusal to return was
The Treasury’s AI Report: Challenges, Opportunities, and a Path Forward
The United States Department of the Treasury recently released its 36-page Report on the Uses, Opportunities, and Risks of Artificial Intelligence in the Financial Services Sector. This timely document provides a macro-level synthesis of feedbac
New State Data Privacy Laws for 2025
As we roll into 2025, the parade of new state data privacy laws continues. The states with data privacy laws going into effect in 2025 are Delaware, Iowa, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and Tennessee.
HIPAA 2024 and Beyond: What Healthcare Leaders Need to Know Now
Is your healthcare organization ready for the most significant HIPAA overhaul in years? From reproductive health privacy to cybersecurity requirements, here's your roadmap to navigating the upcoming changes that will reshape healthcare data prot
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
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
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
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.
Artificial Intelligence: A Year in Review
In 2024, AI legislation proliferated as countries across the globe took significant steps to balance the opportunities AI presents with the risks it poses. From privacy concerns to ethical considerations and economic implications, the regulatory