Is Georgia Game for Growing Bad Faith Liability?
7/17/18
By: Jessica Samford As discussed in my last blog on bad faith, seeking bifurcation can be a proactive means to distinguish the issue of coverage from the issue of bad faith and appropriately manage the all too often unwieldy discovery process before it’s too late. A recent case in Georgia is an interesting illustration of…
Insuring Against Rule 68 Offers of Settlement
6/28/18
By: Matt Grattan One tool defense lawyers in Georgia frequently use to induce settlements is an offer of settlement under O.C.G.A. 9-11-68. Rule 68 allows either party to a tort action to serve a written offer to settle the claim, so long as the offer is made within a certain time and satisfies several other…
The Hearsay Exception for Market Reports
7/15/16
By: Ryan Babcock The hearsay exception for “compiled information” or market reports is an important tool that allows for the admission of such evidence notwithstanding the hearsay rule, but it is generally strictly applied by the courts. For that reason, counsel must carefully consider whether the rule permits the admission of such evidence in developing…