HR Dive: Mariel Smith on Key Considerations for Companies Hiring Summer Interns
In an article published this week by HR Dive, Hall Booth Smith Columbus Partner Mariel E. Smith writes about key considerations for companies and firms hiring summer interns. “While the chance to contribute to a young professional’s future a
Daily Report: Austin Atkinson on Consumer Protection Statute Impact on Housing Accommodations
In a post from Daily Report, Atlanta Associate Austin Atkinson’s defense of an apartment rental company is highlighted within a larger review of the consumer protection statute and its impact on housing accommodations in Georgia. You can r
Hotel Business Review: Danielle Dudai on the Signs of Human Trafficking in Hotels
In an article published earlier this month in Hotel Executive's Hotel Business Review, West Palm Beach of Counsel Danielle Dudai writes about the signs of human trafficking in hotels, how to look for warning signs, and ways that hotel leadership
HR.com: Abtin Mehdizadegan on Substance Abuse Policies in Context of Marijuana Legalization
In an article published on March 31, 2023, in HR.com’s HR Legal and Compliance, Little Rock Partner Abtin Mehdizadegan discusses how employers need to reconsider their substance abuse policies and compliance efforts under the Americans with Di
Industry Today: George Ernst on What Manufacturers Need to Know About H-1B Visas
The H-1B visa sponsorship process can be tricky for employers to navigate, which is why Little Rock Partner George Ernst’s latest column lays out the most important tips for manufacturers. Published in Industry Today, the column focuses on the
American City & County: Baxter Drennon on ARPA Funds, Their Impact for Municipalities
In an article published on January 27, 2023, by American City & County magazine, Little Rock, Arkansas, partner Baxter D. Drennon offers guidance to municipalities surrounding the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 and its economic impa
Daily Report: John E. Hall, Jr. on Recessionary Periods & Growth Opportunities
In part one of a two-part article series published by the Daily Report, leaders of large and midsize firms in the Southeast were asked how they handle economic downturns and avoid austerity measures. John E. Hall, Jr., a founding partner of Hall
U.S. News & World Report: Jacqueline Voronov on Understanding COVID Vaccine Mandates in Nursing Homes
In a story published in U.S. News & World Report about the status of COVID-19 vaccines in nursing homes, Jacqueline Voronov, New Jersey-based partner at Hall Booth Smith, said the vaccine mandate does not apply to nursing home residents, alt
Daily Report: John E. Hall, Jr. on How Your Firm Can Best Handle Its Retirement Policy
Founding Partner John E. Hall, Jr. interviewed with the Daily Report for their two-part series on law firm retirement policy. The story follows a development where a well-known attorney decided to leave his firm on account of their retirement po
Security Management: Mariel Smith on Remote Work and Office Relationships
Even amid the growth of remote and hybrid work, intimate relationships among co-workers are on the rise, according to the Society of Human Resource Management. While banning workplace romances may not be the answer, Mariel Smith, Columbus-based