The panelists shared their vision On October 13th, a top panel of experts in finance, taxes, and operations shared with GHCA members and special guests their vision on the various factors such as inflation, supply chain disruption, and geopolitics impacting the national and international markets. Our discussion will further lead to evaluating the new political map in the United States, the Inflation Reduction Act, and its consequences on the operations of small, medium, and large companies in the construction industry. Alejandro Zuluaga- Sr. Finance Director, Argos USALucas Turolla- Vice President Business Banking Area Manager, CHASEChad Waters- Vice President Regional Preconstruction ... Continue Reading
Law360 Seeks Comment from Joe Chancey on Why Workplace Proselytizing Can Put Employers In A Bind
September 15, 2022 – The U.S. Supreme Court in recent years has set a clear tone: Workers should be afforded plenty of leeway to express religious sentiments at work. But for employers, figuring out whether an employee who wants to proselytize on the job should be allowed to do so is rarely simple. “Anytime you have to deal with the subjective beliefs of human beings in the workplace, you have the potential for very, very different results. And that really is kind of the ultimate question, ‘How will this work in this particular workplace?’” Joe Chancey, managing partner, Drew Eckl & Farnham Click the link below to read the full article.* Why Workplace Proselytizing Can Put ... Continue Reading
Drew Eckl & Farnham Sponsors AFSP Atlanta Walk
Drew Eckl & Farnham is proud to announce it is sponsoring the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's (AFSP) Atlanta Walk on Sunday, November 6th. The walk is one of AFSP's Out of the DarknessTM Community Walks created to help raise funds and promote the AFSP's mission to reduce the national suicide rate 20% by 2025. Proceeds will go to investments in research, educational programs, advocacy for public policy, and support for survivors of suicide loss. To donate to the AFSP or register for the Atlanta Walk, click on the link below. AFSP Out of the Darkness Walks Many people’s introduction to AFSP comes through the Out of the Darkness Walks, taking place in cities ... Continue Reading
Lambda’s 25th Anniversary of Southern Regional Office
Drew Eckl & Farnham is proud to have sponsored the 25th Anniversary of the Lambda Legal Southern Regional Office. Members of Atlanta’s LGBTQ community came together for this fundraiser and to celebrate the great work this advocacy group has done. Partner Jennifer Parrot (pictured far right) attended the event to show the firm’s support. ... Continue Reading
Attorney Will Martin Spoke at the 2022 DRI Retail & Hospitality Litigation Seminar
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