A Guide to House Bill 673, Georgia’s Proposed Distracted Driving Bill
Written by: Ashley Gowder Mitchell, Esq. Georgia is one step closer to enacting a bill that will drastically limit phone use while driving. Last week, a House committee voted in favor of a bill to crack down on distracted driving due to phone
Potential Change in Dependency Entitlement for Unmarried Claimants
Written by: Michael E. Memberg, Esq. The individuals who can claim workers’ compensation death benefits under Georgia law are defined by O.C.G.A. § 34-9-13. With respect to a surviving spouse, parent, or child of a deceased employee, the p
The State-of-the-States: How State Governments are Addressing the Opioid Epidemic
Written by: Jacob Raehn, Esq. “More Americans died from drug overdoses in 2016 than those who lost their lives in the Vietnam War.”1) The Proposed Federal Budget will Simultaneously Fund Opioid Addiction Treatment and Cut Medicare Spending:
Estate Planning for the Business Owner: To Sell it, to Keep it, or to Gift it — An Outline on Planning for Transition of the Ownership of a Business
Written by: Wills, Trusts, & Estate Administration You’ve heard it said that for many people, their house is their largest or most important investment. But for small business owners, his or her business may well take the place of the hous
Sinovel: the Consequences of Trade Secret Theft
By: John E. Parkerson, Jr., Esq. and Katja Demmel A January 24, 2018 federal court jury conviction in Madison, Wisconsin serves as a serious warning to companies about how they can be destroyed easily by the theft of intellectual property. F
Taking on the Opioid Epidemic: Florida Legislature Considers Mandatory Participation in Prescription Drug Monitoring Program to Curb Opioid Abuse
Written by: Brent Allen, Esq. and Adam Prom, Esq. Florida is on the front lines of the opioid epidemic. According to the Florida Behavioral Health Association, opioid-related hospital costs amounted to $1.1 billion in 2015.1) This figure rep
Dangerous Phishing Scam Targeting Employers This Tax Season
Written by: Anthony E. Stewart, Esq. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and state tax agencies are warning employers about one of the most dangerous phishing scams in the tax community. Cybercriminals are targeting organizations nationwide and
North Carolina Introduces New Data Breach Legislation
Written by: Richard Sheinis, Esq. On January 8, 2018, North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein, and State Representative Jason Saine, proposed new data breach legislation entitled, “Act to Strengthen Identity Theft Protections” to update
Having Your Cake. . . And Eating It Too! The Basics of Planned Giving With Charitable Remainder Trusts
Written by: Wills, Trusts, & Estate Administration So, do you have a desire to gift or bequeath money to your favorite charitable organization, but are concerned that either (i) you will need the income generated by the property during your