Congratulations to Jeff Ward for being invited to join the Association of Defense Trial Attorneys (ADTA). Only one defense trial attorney is chosen to be a prime member of ADTA per one million in population for each city, town, or municipality. Jeff’s membership shows that his peers see him as a leader in the trial bar of Southeast Georgia. The Association of Defense Trial Attorneys has two main objectives: to provide an opportunity for the proven successful defense trial attorneys to associate with similarly qualified trial attorneys for professional, social and business purposes, and to identify the successful defense trial attorney for those persons in search of such an attorney. ... Continue Reading
OSHA’s Top Ten Citations
Each year OSHA identifies the standards that lead to the most frequent citations. The last set covers October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018. Each year there are some of the same standards. Four of the latest top ten are directly linked to falls. Fall protection, scaffolding, ladders and Fall protection training. You could address 4 of the 10 most cited standards by training related to working at heights and fall protection. Sounds like a cost effective place to start. If you have already covered those topics, follow the link to OSHA’s top ten list and see what you can address next. Top 10 Citations Mr. Brunetz has experience working as an outside ... Continue Reading
Cate Stuart-Hodges Elected to Board of Directors for Atlanta ARMA
Congratulations to our Director of Records Services, Cate Stuart-Hodges, for being elected to the 2019-2020 Board of Directors for the Atlanta Chapter of ARMA! The Board was sworn in at the local chapter meeting on Tuesday, June 18. She is joined on the Board by an impressive list of professionals in the Atlanta Records and Information Governance Community. President and First Vice President, Programming: Deborah Hock, SunTrust Bank Second Vice PresidentSponsorship: Cadis Stuart-Hodges, Drew Eckl & FarnhamSecretary: Nancy McDowell, SunTrust BankTreasurer: Chris Francis, Southern Company ServicesDirector, Education: Shuntrela Rogers-Gillion, CRA, Georgia Power CompanyDirector, ... Continue Reading
DEF Spotlight: 2019 Summer Associate Hunter Garrett
Our DEF Spotlight aims at shining a light on the interests, hobbies, and goals of our attorneys. Today, we are featuring one of our 2019 Summer Associates: Hunter Garrett.Our DEF Spotlight aims at shining a light on the interests, hobbies, and goals of our attorneys. Today, we are featuring one of our 2019 Summer Associates: Hunter Garrett. ... Continue Reading
Partner Jack Reale to Speak at the WCI Conference 2019
Jack Reale is to speak on the subject of bankruptcy, insolvency, and self-insurance at the Workers' Compensation Institute (WCI) Annual Conference on August 12, 2019. The conference is taking place at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, Florida August 11-14. This is the nation's largest Workers' Compensation seminar and provides excellent networking opportunities. Register Now ... Continue Reading
Is your Safety Culture Proactive or Reactive?
There are a few key ways you can tell if your safety culture is proactive or reactive. I am going to run through a few key questions I have come to hold dear to my heart. Feel free to reply with ones you use. How do you update your safety programs? One Proactive answer is that we take suggestions from operators on the floor and work them into our programs. One Reactive answer is that whenever someone gets hurt we find out way and then dust off the old safety program, if we can find it, and update it to prevent what created the injury.How do employees know about the safety program? One proactive answer is that we discuss a safety topic at the beginning ... Continue Reading
DEF Spotlight: 2019 Summer Associate Tyrra Walker
Our DEF Spotlight aims at shining a light on the interests, hobbies, and goals of our attorneys. Today, we are featuring one of our 2019 Summer Associates: Tyrra Walker.Our DEF Spotlight aims at shining a light on the interests, hobbies, and goals of our attorneys. Today, we are featuring one of our 2019 Summer Associates: Tyrra Walker. ... 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
GDLA 52nd Annual Meeting Featured in Daily Report: After Hours
The 52nd Annual Meeting for the Georgia Defense Lawyers Association was featured in the Daily Report: After Hours, which focuses on the lives of attorneys outside of the office. Partners Hall McKinley, Jeff Ward, and Karen Karabinos were featured in the post and attended the meeting. Karen received the Presidents' Award from Hall McKinley for creating and chairing the GDLA Women Litigators Group. Hall McKinley Hall McKinley has been practicing for more than 38 years with a focus on trucking companies, the retail industry, general insurance litigation, and larger self-insured companies. He serves General Counsel, in-house Legal Departments, Claims Departments, and Risk Managers in ... Continue Reading
OSHA Provides Guidelines for Fireworks Displays
Happy Fourth of July to everyone. We hope your fireworks display is everything you hoped it would be. Did you know that in order to help you stay safe OSHA provides guidelines for fireworks displays. Top Ten List for Operators from OSHA: Make sure personnel are trained and competent.Obtain required licenses, permits and inspections.Maintain display site security and communications.Wear protective gear and proper clothing.Prohibit accidental ignition sources.Properly install mortar boxes, racks and drums.Keep fireworks cartons closed.Keep fireworks dry and in good condition.Always handle fireworks carefully.Stay away from loaded mortars. See Guidelines ... Continue Reading