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FEATURED INSIGHTS
Returning to Its Roots: Drew Eckl & Farnham Back in Midtown
Drew Eckl & Farnham is pleased to announce that, effective today, our Atlanta team has officially begun operating from its new headquarters at 1375 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 600N, Atlanta, Georgia 30309. This move marks an exciting milestone for the firm as we return to the heart of Midtown, one of Atlanta’s most vibrant business... Continue Reading
Drew Eckl & Farnham Proudly Celebrates Five New Members of the Georgia Bar
Drew Eckl & Farnham is proud to congratulate Catalina María Buchek, Kennedy Freeman, Addison Hogan, Caroline Perez, and Annie Wright on their admission to the State Bar of Georgia. After serving as law clerks with the firm while completing their legal education, each has now achieved the significant milestone of becoming a licensed attorney in... Continue Reading
LEGAL UPDATES
Workers’ Compensation Case Law Update: “In Prominent Places”
Maintaining a Panel of Physicians in compliance with O.C.G.A. § 34-9-201 is among the most important steps an Employer/Insurer can take to mitigate their workers’ compensation claim exposure in Georgia. Strict compliance with the entire statute is required, but the reward for doing so is maintaining control over authorized medical treatment. If one of the requirements is not met, however, employees are not bound by the panel and are entitled to designate the authorized treating physician (“ATP”) of... Continue Reading
What You Need to Know About the 2025 Georgia Workers’ Compensation Rule Changes
The Legislature made no statutory changes to the Workers Compensation Act in 2025. However, effective July 1, 2025, the Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation (SBWC) has introduced several important updates to its rules. These changes include clarifications, organizational edits, and substantive revisions aimed at improving consistency and transparency in the workers’ compensation process. Below... Continue Reading