Physicians Practice: James Embrey Discusses Liability Issues Related to the COVID-19 Vaccine
In an article published online in Physicians Practice on June 3, 2021, Partner James R. Embrey, Jr. discusses liability issues related to the COVID-19 vaccine. “As the long lines of patients seeking a life-saving vaccine begin to shorten, the
If At First You Don’t Succeed: Georgia Legislature Amends Pre-Suit Demand Statute to Provide Additional Protections to Insurers
Written by: Abe Varner, Esq. The Georgia legislature recently made significant revisions to O.C.G.A. 9-11-67.1, the Georgia statute governing pre-suit settlement demands for injuries arising out of the use a motor vehicle. The amended statute
Compensability of Slip and Fall Accidents – Where Are We Since The Florida First District Court of Appeals April 5, 2019 Decision in Valcourt – Williams (The Dog Case)
Written by: William T. Goran, Esq. For over 75 years now worker’s compensation practitioners have grappled with issues concerning compensability of slip and fall accidents that occurred at work and the evidence is unclear as to why the sli
Legal v. Physical Custody
Written by: Kaitlin Romanelli Myers When determining child custody, there are two types of custody to be decided on, physical custody and legal custody. Legal custody allows a parent to make major decisions about the child’s schooling, rel
Suicide Underscores Need for Mental Health Care in Correctional Facilities
Written by: Beth Boone, Esq. Death by suicide behind bars is a serious challenge in correctional health care, and there is a greater focus on expanding mental health services and prevention programs to reduce fatalities. Corrections officers, fa
President Biden Issues Executive Order Improving Cybersecurity
Written by: Brett Lawrence, Esq. On May 12, 2021, President Joe Biden signed an executive order to improve the nation’s cybersecurity and protect the federal government’s networks (the “Order”). In their official statement, the White Ho
New York Law Journal: Nicole Callahan on the Emergence of Decentralized Clinical Trials Following the COVID-19 Pandemic
In an article published in The New York Law Journal on May 11, 2021, Partner Nicole Callahan discusses the emergence of decentralized clinical trials accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the risks and liabilities associated. “It is expect
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