Georgia’s Direct Action Statute May Not Always Apply to Accidents Occurring Outside the State of Georgia
Written by: Payton D. Bramlett, Esq. In trucking cases, plaintiffs very often sue the motor carrier’s primary insurance company directly pursuant to Georgia’s direct action statute. Traditionally, Georgia appellate courts have held that a
Trusts Are NOT Just for the Wealthy! 7 Common Situations Where Trusts are Used by the Average Person
Written by: Wills, Trusts, & Estate Administration When you hear the term “trust,” or hear someone talking about setting up a trust, or having a trust, or being a trust beneficiary, what thought comes to mind? That the person must be wea
Changes May be Coming for Workers’ Compensation Adjusters in Tennessee
Written by: Byron K. Lindberg, Esq. Tennessee is one of only a handful of states that does not recognize certification of workers’ compensation adjusters; but that may be about to change. On August 29, 2017, the Bureau of Workers’ Compensat
Elderly Left Out of New Statutory Measures to Prevent Opioid Abuse
Written by: Whit Carmon, Esq. As of January 6, 2017, SB 319 took effect in Ohio. Signed into law by Governor John Kasich, on January 4, 2017, the bill contains two key provisions relating to outpatient prescriptions for opioid analgesics. Fir
Research and Resources on the Opioid Epidemic
I. INTRODUCTION “Opioids are a class of drugs that includes the illegal drug heroin; synthetic opioids such as fentanyl; and pain relieversavailable legally by prescription, such as oxycodone (OxyContin®), hydrocodone (Vicodin®), codeine,
USCIS to Conduct Interviews for Employment Based Adjustment of Status Cases
by: Ashik Jahan, Esq & Carolin Esterl On August 28, 2017, USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) made an announcement stating that they will begin to “phase-in” interviews for employment-based cases effective on Oc
Ensuring Your Final Wishes Are Carried Out: Burial, Cremation, and Pre-Need Funeral Planning
Written by: Wills, Trusts, & Estate Administration Do you ever wonder: Will my loved ones carry out my wishes regarding burial or cremation? And if you have that concern, is there any way to ensure that your final wishes are carried out?
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (“DACA”) to be Phased Out
Written by: Ashik R. Jahan, Esq. The Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”), based on the Administration’s decision to terminate DACA, announced new measures regarding the DACA program. Attorney General Jeff Sessions has said, “I am he
Opioids and the OR: Seeking Alternatives in Anesthesia
Written by: Alex Battey, Esq. Anesthesia professionals often find themselves on the front lines of the ongoing fight against opioid addiction. Whether in the subspecialty of pain management or through their treatment of post-surgical patients,
Cyber Attack Quick-Response Checklist for HIPAA Covered Entities
Written by: Anthony E. Stewart, Esq. Ransomware attacks, like other cyber-attacks, are occurring more and more frequently, and healthcare entities are common targets. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (O