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
Forbes: Mariel Smith on the Impact of OSHA’s Vaccine Rules & Unemployment Benefits
In an update published by Forbes on November 4, 2021, Columbus Partner Mariel Smith discusses how the Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s (OSHA) vaccine rules could impact an employee’s unemployment benefits if they get fired. Su
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
Part B News: Richard Sheinis on Potential Health Care Provider OFAC Sanctions
In an article published by Part B News on November 1, 2021, Hall Booth Smith Charlotte-based Partner Richard Sheinis discusses the potential sanctions health care providers can incur by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign A
Law.com: Drew Graham on How Future COVID-19 Cases Against Providers Will Be Handled
In an article published by Law.com on November 2, 2021, Drew Graham, Hall Booth Smith Partner and Leader of the firm’s Aging Services and Long-Term Care practices, discusses the recent ruling by the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals against tw
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