Partner Will Martin presented at DRI’s Retail and Hospitality Litigation Seminar on June 23, 2022 in Atlanta. Will presented as part of a panel discussing potential claims and developing litigation against hotel owners and operators involving human trafficking. Click the link below to access the panel's paper. ... Continue Reading
2022 GAPABA Gala
Drew Eckl & Farnham is proud to be a silver sponsor at the 2022 GAPABA Gala. The Gala will be held this Thursday September 15th at the Georgia Aquarium. We hope to see you there! HONOREES: Hemanth Digumarthi (Posthumous) - Past GAPABA President | Associate | Cruz & Associates | Judge Alvin T. Wong Pioneer AwardTony West - SVP, CLO & Corp. Secretary | Uber | General Counsel Diversity ChampionMichael C. Wu - CLO & Corp. Secretary | Bath & Body Works | GAPABA Outstanding Leadership AwardHannah Kim - EVP, CLO, CCO & Corp. Secretary | Neiman Marcus Group | GAPABA Women's Leadership AwardAmy B. ... Continue Reading
August Journal 2022
JOURNAL VOLUME 34 NO. 200 The Doctrine of Res Ipsa Loquitor and its Application to Personal Injury Cases Even those with a cursory knowledge of the legal system understand that evidence is crucial to any case. But what most people do not know is that the absence of evidence can be just as important. O.C.G.A § 24-14-9 provides that “[i]n arriving at a verdict, the jury, from facts provide, and sometimes from the absence of counter evidence, may infer the existence of other facts reasonably and logically consequent on those proved.” (Emphasis added). One particular application of this principle is the Georgia doctrine of “res ipsa loquitur,” meaning “the thing speaks for ... Continue Reading
Sandra Cho Speaking at “Driving Diversity in Law & Leadership: Atlanta” Conference
Sandra Cho will be speaking at the Driving Diversity in Law & Leadership: Atlanta conference presented by CenterForce. She will be presenting on the panel discussing “Disrupting the Noah's Ark Approach to DEI: Creating a Culture of Inclusion." CenterForce Diversity in Law Series Overview The CenterForce Diversity in Law Series will explore this "new normal" (COVID-19) and the effect it will have on the career paths of women and underrepresented professionals in legal and Corporate America. Now, more than ever, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives have become imperative in the workplace. KEY TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED Leading through ... Continue Reading
The Doctrine of Res Ipsa Loquitor and its Application to Personal Injury Cases
Even those with a cursory knowledge of the legal system understand that evidence is crucial to any case. But what most people do not know is that the absence of evidence can be just as important. O.C.G.A § 24-14-9 provides that “[i]n arriving at a verdict, the jury, from facts provided, and sometimes from the absence of counter evidence, may infer the existence of other facts reasonably and logically consequent on those proved.” (Emphasis added). One particular application of this principle is the Georgia doctrine of “res ipsa loquitur,” meaning “the thing speaks for itself.” “Res ipsa loquitur is a rule of evidence to be applied in cases where there is no evidence of ... Continue Reading
The Unilateral Suspension of Benefits in Workers’ Compensation – A Refresher on the All-Important Role of the “Return to Baseline” Opinion from the Authorized Treating Physician
Following an employer’s commencement of weekly benefits to a claimant in connection with a “compensable” work injury, the Workers’ Compensation Act describes some of the limited scenarios which permit the employer to subsequently and unilaterally suspend such benefits without a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge. Collectively, O.C.G.A. § 34-9-221, O.C.G.A. § 34-9-240, and Board Rule 221 list the more common justifications for the unilateral suspension of such benefits, which include: (1) an actual return to work, (2) an opinion from the Authorized Treating Physician releasing the claimant to regular duty, or (3) the claimant’s unjustified refusal of suitable, limited duty ... Continue Reading
Partner Barbara A. Marschalk Recognized as Lawyer of the Year in The Best Lawyers in America© 2023
Partner Barbara A. Marschalk has been recognized as 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” for her work in Insurance Law. Barbara A. Marschalk’s practice is devoted to defending a wide range of corporations and individuals in multiple practice areas including the defense of claims involving alleged childhood sexual abuse and sexual misconduct, clergy malpractice, defense of claims against churches, national and local youth serving organizations and other eleemosynary institutions, professional malpractice defense (including medical malpractice, long-term care defense, and legal malpractice), personal injury, premises liability and other general litigation involving catastrophic injuries and/or ... Continue Reading
DEF Attorneys Recognized in 2023 Best Lawyers in America © and Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch ©
Please join us in congratulating the 17 Drew Eckl & Farnham attorneys who were named as 2023 Best Lawyers in America©, and the seven who were named 2023 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch©. 2023 Best Lawyers in America © 2023 Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch © To see the full list of 2023 Best Lawyers in America© and 2023 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch©, visit the Best Lawyers website, linked below. ... Continue Reading
Summer Highlight: Meet Natalie Jacobs
This summer, Drew Eckl & Farnham welcomed incoming college student, Natalie Jacobs, as our Atlanta Bar intern. Why are you interested in the legal industry? I avoid watching the news because I am often disappointed with the way that social and legal issues are being handled around the country. When I watch reports on decisions being made by different authorities, I think “Well that could’ve been handled better,” or “Why are the laws dedicated to this issue being ignored?” I have recognized that the application and understanding of proper law is disproportionately distributed across the country, and unequal education opportunities result in litigation decisions that do not represent ... Continue Reading
Summer Highlight: Meet Bree’ara Murphy
Drew Eckl & Farnham welcomed Bree'ara Murphy as our 2022 1L Diversity Fellowship Summer Associate. Read below as we get to know more about Bree'ara! What/Who inspired you to become a lawyer? I am inspired by the prospect of being the first attorney in my family, and I am encouraged by my mentors across professions who believe in my abilities. I love to learn, and see joining the legal field as an opportunity to fuel my passion for lifelong discovery and service to others. What are some activities you enjoy doing when you are not studying or working? I enjoy cooking and trying new restaurants, travelling, anything related to music, spending time in ... Continue Reading