Attorneys Dan Kniffen and Neil Brunetz participated in a webinar with Georgia Minority Supplier Development Counsil to explore safety precautions that need to be considered prior to reopening businesses during COVID-19. Dan and Neil address health and safety considerations, test screenings and privacy concerns. Watch the Webinar ... Continue Reading
COVID-19 Forward Focused, What are the Legal Obligations of Returning to Your Workplace?
Attorneys Dan Kniffen and Neil Brunetz participated in a webinar with Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council to explore safety precautions that need to be considered prior to reopening businesses during COVID-19. Dan and Neil address health and safety considerations, test screenings and privacy concerns. ... Continue Reading
How To Talk To Your Landlord In A Difficult Time
Attorney David Rusnak participated in a webinar to assist business owners affected by COVID-19 with how to have a conversation with landlords about expenses, such as monthly leases. David elaborates on various approaches on how and when to initiating this discussion, as well as tactics on how to negotiate a solution that benefits both the business owner and the landlord. "Be the first person to pick up the phone. Be the person who says "look, this is my siutation. This is what I'm worried about. This is what I'm going to be dealing with going forward." Get that conversation started with the landlord now. Being proactive will save you from an angry ... Continue Reading
COVID-19 and Georgia Workers’ Compensation
Attorney Dan Kniffen recorded a webinar to assist clients through how COVID-19 is affecting Georgia Workers' Compensation. Dan covers how Workers' Compensation treats "injuries" different than "diseases" and explains how occupational "diseases" require five distinct elements of proof. Attorney Dan Kniffen recorded a webinar to assist clients through how COVID-19 is affecting Georgia Workers' Compensation. Dan covers how Workers' Compensation treats "injuries" different than "diseases" and explains how occupational "diseases" require five distinct elements of proof. "Neither the Workers' Compensation system nor any of the other laws that might come into play here, the FMLA, ADA, many ... Continue Reading
Defeating Reptilian Tactics in First-Party Insurance Cases
Attorney Karen Karabinos featured in a Strafford webinar where she addresses tactics on responding to Reptile Techniques during discovery, deposition, vior dire, opening statement, cross-examination, and closing arguments. Watch here. About the Speaker Karen Karabinos has been litigating cases for more the 32 years, with the last 21 primarily focused on the complexities of property insurance law. She also represents clients with family law issues, including divorce and child custody issues, and assists her individual clients to resolve the family issues with her domestic relations team, which consists of accountants, financial advisors, and therapists. ... Continue Reading
Sara Becker Discusses the Scott Nelson Case on Court TV with anchor Yodit Tewolde
Sara Becker joins Court TV anchor Yodit Tewolde to provide expert commentary on the case of FL v. Nelson. Sara Becker joins Court TV anchor Yodit Tewolde to provide expert commentary on the case of FL v. Nelson. Scott Nelson, 55, is accused of kidnapping and killing Jennifer Fulford in September 2017. ... Continue Reading
Sara Becker Discusses the Scott Nelson Case on the Law & Crime Network
Sara Becker joins Bob Bianchi on the Law & Crime Network to provide expert commentary on the case of Scott Nelson. Scott Nelson, 55, is accused of kidnapping and killing Jennifer Fulford in September 2017. ... Continue Reading
The Electronic Logging Device Mandate and Effect on Future Trucking Litigation
Attorneys Jennifer Parrott and Melody Kiella address the impact of electronic data devices on defense litigation and their effect on future trucking cases. Attorneys Jennifer Parrott and Melody Kiella address the impact of electronic data devices on defense litigation and their effect on future trucking cases. Hosted By: John Czuba, Managing Editor of The Insurance Law Podcast Series Listen to the Podcast Read the Podcast Transcript Special thanks to sponsor, A.M. Best Company, Best’s Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters, including Expert Service Providers. ... Continue Reading
The Application of Judicial Estoppel in Insurance Claims
Attorney Karen Karabinos discusses the application of judicial estoppel in insurance claims and the circumstances under which an insurer should consider using it as an affirmative defense. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE PODCAST About the Speaker Karen Karabinos has been litigating cases for more the 25 years, with the last 16 focused on the complexities of property insurance law. She has successfully handled more than 75 trials and hearings and annually conducts approximately 50 depositions and examinations under oath. ... Continue Reading
Raising for Reese: Our Interview with Jenn Hobby from the Jeff & Jenn Show
We are excited to share our podcast interview with Jenn Hobby from the Jeff & Jenn show on Star 94.1. We are excited to share our podcast interview with Jenn Hobby from the Jeff & Jenn show on Star 94.1. Listen to Julie John, Chair of the Board, Karen Karabinos, Committee Member for the Community Outreach Program, and Christy Walsh, Marketing Director, discuss the reasons for supporting Reese’s MaGIC Fund and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Aflac Cancer Research. You can donate by visiting our website at www.deflaw.com and clicking on the Raising for Reese page. Link to the Podcast ... Continue Reading