Publications Archive

In an article published in the January 2021 edition of Today’s General Counsel, Jeff Stinson discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted claims investigations, particularly as it relates to workers’ compensation matters. With the dispersion of employees to remote settings, it’s important to leverage an arsenal of traditional investigative techniques combined with modern technology wherewithal when investigating claims.

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In an article published in the December 2020 issue of Risk Management, Kelly Chartash and Kori Eskridge provide insight on the reduction in automobile accident claims as a result of COVID-19.

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In an article published in the Daily Report on Oct. 28, 2020, Crystal McElrath and Nichole Novosel provide insight on the many questions concerning if and when an employer is obligated to offer telework to employees.

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In the October 2020 issue of Claimscene, a publication of the Atlanta Claims Association, Ann Joiner and Emily Truitt discuss two realms of flexible plans in Georgia: traveling for work and working from home.

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Chris Antoci authored an article for the October 2020 issue of CLM Magazine providing insight on third-party observations of neuropsychological examinations.

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In an article published in the October 2020 issue of Employee Benefit Plan Review, Mark Goodman and Tyler Connor provide insight on the ways in which employers can navigate work-from-home claims during COVID-19.

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In an article published in the September 2020 issue of Risk Management, Lane Finch provides insight on the eight tips to ensure a successful legal mediation.

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Beth Bentley authored an article for the September 2020 issue of CLM Magazine providing guidance regarding truck drivers who are found in possession of medical marijuana while on the job.

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In an article published in the Daily Report on Aug. 19, 2020, Crystal McElrath and Nichole Novosel provide insight on the importance of considering the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) context for Georgia workers’ compensation and unemployment insurance.

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In an article published on July 23, 2020, in CLM Magazine, Pamela Lee and Rachel Mathews provide clarity on how claims against landlords and property owners must proceed under the Georgia Anti-Gang Statute.

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Sara Alexandre, along with Riane Sharp of Winter Capriola Zenner, LLC, authored a June 13, 2020, article for ACCDocket.com that explores five influential litigators throughout time and the lessons we can learn from them.

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Nelofar Agharahimi authored an article in the June 2020 issue of the GDLA Law Journal on often-overlooked post-judgment considerations, including situations to look out for and the procedural rules to be aware of that can save a case and bring about resolution.

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In an article published in BenefitsPRO on June 23, 2020, Nichole Novosel, Crystal McElrath and Anandhi Rajan analyze the impact COVID-19 has had on employment decisions, particularly for HR managers.

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In the June 2020 issue of CLM Magazine, Steve Schatz and Christy Maple provide an overview of how to apply lessons learned from the first COVID-19 outbreak to a possible re-emergence in the cooler months. As seen, the first wave of the pandemic saw widespread closures of retail establishments, along with corresponding insurance claims by those businesses trying to recover their lost business income.

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In an article published in the June 2020 issue of Risk Management, Debra Chambers and Nichole Novosel provide insight on strategies for using social media to investigate false workers' compensation claims and other instances of fraud.

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In an article published by CLM Magazine on May 26, 2020, Dustin Thompson provides guidance on the most frequently asked questions concerning workers' compensation and self-insurers as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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In an article published in the May issue of CLM Magazine, Martine Cumbermack provides insight on the importance of understanding unconscious bias with the diverging demographics among claims professionals and the overall workforce.

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In an article published in Fleet Owner on May 5, 2020, Richie Foster provides guidance on how the recent advancements in trucking technology minimizes the guesswork in accident investigations.

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In an article published by Modern Restaurant Management on April 15, 2020, Anandhi Rajan and Crystal McElrath discuss the missteps employers must avoid to ensure compliance with law enforcement agencies, such as the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission (EEOC) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), amid the COVID-19 crisis.

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Thea Nanton-Persaud authored an article in the Spring 2020 issue of Workplace Health magazine breaking down the essential components of creating the perfect panel of physicians.

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In an article published in Today’s General Counsel, Sara Alexandre provides an overview of the means by which parties in multinational litigation may acquire information helpful to their cases, specifically when it comes to the most onerous part of litigation — discovery.

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In an article published by Construction Executive on March 8, 2020, Alex Ficker and Karen Lowell provide insight on the best practices for claims involving traveling employees.

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In an article published by PropertyCasualty360 on Jan. 2, 2020, partners Fred Ferrand and Brian Richardson, with attorney Murray Flint, provide insight on ways to unlock the power of smartphones as an investigative tool in identifying fraudulent claims.

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Partner Lane Finch, chair of DRI's Insurance Law Committee, introduces the Insurance Law section of the December 2019 issue of DRI's For the Defense magazine.

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In an article published in the December 2019 issue of Risk Management, Drew Timmons provides insight on strategies for effectively investigating incidents early to mitigate liability in possible litigation in the future.

For more details on each of the initial steps business can take to better protect themselves, please read the full article here.