Snapchat Agrees to $35 Million Settlement with Illinois Residents
Written by: Gabriel Lopez, Esq. A $35 million settlement between the residents of Illinois and Snapchat has been reached following a class action lawsuit over the collection of biometric data. According to the complaint filed on May 11, 2022, fo
No Surprises Act Final Rules Issued Related to Federal IDR Process
Written by: S. David McLean, Jr. On August 26, 2022, the long-awaited Requirements Related to Surprise Billing: Final Rules (the “Final Rules”) were published in the Federal Register (87 Fed. Reg. 52618). The No Surprises Act Final Rules are
Daily Report: Betsy Moran on HBS’ New Reproductive Health Strategic Team
In a Daily Report article about Hall Booth Smith’s recently launched Reproductive Health Strategic Team, a group of firm attorneys working to address legal considerations of reproductive health following the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Do
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: Drew Graham on Supreme Court’s Decision to Review PREP Act COVID-19 Liability Cases
The U.S. Supreme Court may finally determine whether COVID-19 liability cases related to the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness (PREP) Act belong in state or federal court. While states can currently consider cases based on federal law,
Construction Dive: Recession Fears Spur Uptick in Construction Terminations for Convenience
Construction contract terminations for convenience are being exercised more frequently, introducing additional risk for contractors and subcontractors. This is according to a Construction Dive article regarding a trend of owners pulling the plug
Future Medical Benefits in Tennessee
Written by: Carolina Martin, Esq. Under Tennessee Workers’ Compensation law, an employee is entitled to lifetime medical treatment made reasonable and necessary by their compensable workplace injuries. This can be a daunting prospect for emplo
Journal of Emerging Issues in Litigation: Haley Greico on the EMR Audit Trail
In an article published in the Journal of Emerging Issues in Litigation, Hall Booth Smith attorney Haley K. Grieco discusses what attorneys need to know about Electronic Medical Records in litigation and the metadata bread crumb trail they leave
An Update on The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act
Written by: Baxter Drennon, Esq. “[I]f somebody has a gun and it falls into the hands of a murderer, and that murderer kills somebody with the gun, do you hold the gun manufacturer responsible? Not anymore than you would hold a hammer company
Non-Criminal Acts / Aiding and Abetting – Further Expansion of the Exceptions to the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act?
Written by: Baxter Drennon, Esq. The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, 15 U.S.C. § 7901, protects licensed firearm and ammunition manufacturers and dealers from civil liability resulting from the criminal or unlawful misuse of a fire
Engineering News-Record: Brad Shefrin on Design Pitfalls
In an article published in Engineering News-Record, Brad Shefrin, Colorado-based partner at Hall Booth Smith, discusses the importance of construction design firms consulting with local professionals to avoid costly and embarrassing design probl