No Notice, No Problem. Georgia Supreme Court Rules That Lack of Notice of Suit Does Not Relieve Insurer from Subsequent Bad Faith Failure to Settle Suit
Written by: Paul Trainor, Esq. On April 19, 2021, the Georgia Supreme Court issued its opinion in Geico Indemnity Co. v. Whiteside, dealing another blow to insurers in the context of bad faith claims. The underlying case arose from a motor vehic
North Carolina Introduces Consumer Privacy Act
Written by: Charles R. Langhorne IV, Esq. On April 7, 2021, North Carolina joined the race to enact state privacy law, by introducing the North Carolina Consumer Privacy Act (the “Act”). The Act was introduced by Senators DeAndrea S
Microsoft Allows Customers to Choose EU for Data Processing & Storage
Written by: Brett Lawrence, Esq. On May 6, 2021, Microsoft announced it will allow its commercial and public sector customers in the European Union (“EU”) to process and store all of their personal data in the EU. This implementation will be
New Georgia Law Imposes Extensive New Requirements for Georgia Long-Term Care Facilities
On June 30, 2020, House Bill 987 was signed into law addressing many of the concerns presented by Atlanta Journal Constitution’s “Unprotected” investigative series regarding Georgia’s Long Term Care industry...
Healthcare Risk Management: Jefferey Randolph Saxby on Common Health Care Provider Mistakes That Lead to Lawsuits
In an article published by Healthcare Risk Management on May, 1, 2021, Partner Jeffery Randolph Saxby is quoted discussing common mistakes health care providers make that lead to patient lawsuits, and how to avoid such pitfalls. While a primary
EDPB Adopts Two Opinions on the Draft UK Adequacy Decisions
Written by: Brett Lawrence, Esq. On April 14, 2021, the European Data Protection Board (“EDPB”) announced it had adopted two opinions in support of the draft UK adequacy decisions. The opinions stem from the EDPB’s review of the European
The U.S. Imposes Travel Restrictions on India
Compiled by: Ashik R. Jahan, Esq. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/exclusive-biden-set-ban-most-travel-us-india-limit-covid-19-spread-2021-04-30/ Due to the COVID-19 epidemic, particularly “the magnitude and scope” of the s
The FTC Is Looking For Truth, Fairness, And Equity In The Use of Artificial Intelligence
Written by: Richard Sheinis, Esq. On April 19, 2021 the FTC issued what might be called guidance, but is more of a warning, regarding the use of artificial intelligence. The FTC cautions against using AI in a way that produces discriminatory o
COVID-19 Pandemic Threatens Opioid Sobriety
For many people who are battling opioid addiction or achieved sobriety, there is a new threat of relapse: the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Mandatory quarantines, shelter-in-place orders and new daily stressors such as the loss of childcare and the
Annals of Long-Term Care: Brittany Cone & Jordan Johnson Discuss Common Nursing Facility Medicaid Issues, Possible Solutions
In an article published in Annals of Long-Term Care on April 29, 2021, Partner Brittany Cone and Associate Jordan Johnson discuss common Medicaid issues and possible solutions for nursing facilities.