Supreme Court of Georgia Agrees to Revisit the Late Notice Defense in Insurance Coverage Cases
11/1/11
By Phil Savrin
Matt Hoover sustained a serious brain injury in October 2006 when he fell from a ladder while climbing down from the roof at a residence. He was at the residence because a supervisor at the water extraction …
Can Contractors Be Strictly Liable For Defective Products Used In Construction?
10/1/11
By Kamy Molavi
Suppose a contractor installs a fire protection system that had a faulty design or was manufactured with a defective component, such as a sprinkler head. Can the contractor be liable to the end user? The answer is …
Georgia Supreme Court Holds Non-Lawyers May Not File Garnishment Answers
10/1/11
By Amy Combs Bender
Employers in Georgia often receive court orders directing them to garnish wages of their employees for child support orders, judgments in a prior court proceeding, and other unpaid debts. By way of background, Georgia has statutes …
The Importance of Clear Rules in an Age of Information Overload
10/1/11
By Jack Hancock
We are inundated with information these days from all sources, including seminars, articles and e-mails. Occasionally, we may hear or read about a topic that may be of great value or relevance to our work. By the …
Premises Liability: Has Apportionment of Fault Killed "Failure to Provide Security" Cases?
9/1/11
By Sun Choy and Jake Daly
Twenty years ago, premises liability typically meant property owner liability for the “slip-and-fall” case. While “slip-and-fall” cases remain popular, landlords and property management companies have become the prime target of multi-million dollar claims for …
Property Sellers Beware: Disenchanted Purchasers can be Litigious
9/1/11
By Bart Gary and Arthur Ebbs
The southeastern condominium glut in markets such as Atlanta and Miami is no secret. You have likely seen the advertisements informing prospective purchasers of the “great deals” to be had. While lenders and distressed …
Complaints and Investigations—Best Practices for All Employers
8/1/11
By Pamela Everett
Employers of all sizes continue to experience a rise in complaints of workplace misconduct. In too many instances, these “complaints” are often the proverbial “shot across the bow” from a disgruntled worker who knows his employment is …
In Medical Malpractice Cases, a Simple Apology Can Go a Long Way
8/1/11
By Shira Adler Crittendon
Imagine that in the course of doing your job, someone gets injured as a result of your conduct. Basic human decency compels you to apologize. In the case of medical providers, however, attorneys have traditionally feared …
FMG Client Named Nation's Top Employment Team
7/1/11
AGCO Corporation, a long-time FMG client, won the “Top Employment Team” award at the Association of Corporate Counsel/International Global Counsel Awards in New York City on Thursday, June 19th. Pictured at the ceremony at left are FMG partners Ben Mathis, …
The U.S. Department of Labor Clarifies The FLSA’s Tip Credit Provision
7/1/11
By Brad Adler
Many employers, particularly restaurants, routinely utilize “tipped employees” in operating their business and have followed the same protocols for years in managing such employees. A recent development, however, will call for employers to reevaluate their tip credit …
Federal Court Enjoins Portions of Georgia’s New Immigration Law
6/28/11
By Leanne Prybylski
Yesterday, June 27, 2011, United States District Court Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr. signed an Order enjoining enforcement of portions of HB87 that were set to go into effect on July 1, 2011. The ruling applies to …
Non-Compete Law Goes Into Effect (Again!)
6/1/11
By Brad Adler and David Cole
After more than two years of legal wrangling, it appears that the Georgia Restrictive Covenants Act finally is now in effect after Governor Nathan Deal signed House Bill 30 on May 11, 2011. Of …