Georgia’s Insurance Prompt Payment Law Invalid
2/21/14
By: Jonathan Kandel
Last week, a federal appeals court found a portion of Georgia’s Insurance Prompt Payment law was preempted by the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and, therefore was invalid. The law at issue, which is known …
Internships Can Be Costly For Employers
2/20/14
By: Joyce Mocek
Last week, an unpaid intern that worked for fashion house Alexander McQueen sued the British fashion label alleging that she should have been paid at least minimum wage during her four month internship. Unpaid internships have …
Washington Attempts to "Modernize" Immigration
2/20/14
By: Kelly Eisenlohr-Moul
Political pundits much savvier than me are predicting that immigration “reform” likely will pass in the next year. Below is a preview of the provisions employers can expect to see:
School’s Out For…. Construction
2/13/14
By: Stephanie Stewart
Earlier this month, the Marietta Daily Journal reported that major construction is planned for three schools in Cobb County. Walton High School, Wheeler High School, and Teasley Elementary School are all set to undergo major improvements. In …
BITCOIN COMPANIES TEST THE WATERS IN PROVIDING DEPOSIT INSURANCE
2/13/14
By: Abby A. Vineyard
Bitcoin is a new peer-to-peer digital currency that replaces the need for traditional money and essentially acts as “cash for the Internet.” Bitcoin users enjoy several benefits that users of traditional currency simply do not have …
Blowing The Whistle: Georgia's Whistleblower Act Waives A County's Entitlement To Sovereign Immunity
2/6/14
By: Ali Sabzevari
The doctrine of sovereign immunity set forth in the Georgia Constitution is often asserted as a defense to state law claims against counties. But in certain circumstances, an Act of the General Assembly can operate to waive …
Tips To Avoid Medicare Fraud Investigation
2/6/14
By: Scott Rees
Good intentions will not necessarily save a healthcare provider from an investigation and charge of healthcare fraud. Indeed, often times a provider will be charged with healthcare fraud even if he or she believed a legitimate service …
See Something? Say Something! Just Make Sure It’s Not Materially False.
2/5/14
By: William Ezzell
Last Tuesday, in Air Wisconsin v. Hoeper, No. 12-315, 2014 WL 27329, at *1 (U.S. Jan. 27, 2014), the U.S. Supreme Court issued an important ruling concerning the scope of immunity granted to airlines. That immunity is …
The Catastrophic Snow Flurries of 2014: Lessons Learned
2/5/14
By: Kamy Molavi
On January 28, 2014, Atlanta came to a screeching halt after receiving about 2.5 inches of snow. What lessons can be gleaned from this excellent adventure? Aside from the obvious takeaways, such as the need for politicians …
Federal Contractors to See Increase in Minimum Wage
2/4/14
By: Frank Hupfl
For those that tuned in to President Obama’s State of the Union Address Tuesday night, you likely heard the President’s promise for a “year of action.” Looking to circumvent the congressional deadlock that has come to define …
Despite a Strong Subcontract, Navigating Between the Owner and Subcontractors Can be Tricky
2/4/14
By: Kamy Molavi
A few years ago I represented a very reputable general contractor in arbitration against a subcontractor. The outcome was not as favorable to my client as I would have liked. Later I asked the arbitrator for his …
The Dirty Truth From TripAdvisor
1/24/14
By: Matt Foree
One cannot browse the internet without encountering a website touting a “10 Best” or “10 Worst” list. These lists are particularly prevalent at the beginning of the year as websites about music, movies, travel, etc. categorize and …
