Drew Eckl & Farnham congratulates John E. Adkisson, III, Jennifer E. Parrott, and Myles Levelle on being selected to join the Firm's partnership.Drew Eckl & Farnham congratulates John E. Adkisson, III, Jennifer E. Parrott, and Myles Levelle on being selected to join the Firm's partnership. These promotions reflect the firm's commitment to excellence and expertise. ... Continue Reading
Jack Reale and Bob Quinn Obtain Summary Judgment in an Accidental Shooting Case
Jack Reale and Bob Quinn obtained summary judgment in an accidental shooting case. Judge Pamela South of the State Court of Gwinnett County granted summary judgment in favor of the owner of the property and the LLC operating on the premises in an accidental shooting case in which the plaintiff was seriously injured, incurring medical expenses in excess of $150,000. The Plaintiff made a policy limits demand of $1 million. Mr. Reale and Mr. Quinn convinced Judge South that plaintiff was a licensee instead of an invitee at the time of the incident and that there was no evidence to show any willful or wanton conduct on behalf of the defendants. The Court further ruled that there ... Continue Reading
Garret W. Meader Honored with GDLA President’s Award
During the 50th Annual Meeting, Immediate Past President Peter D. Muller We are proud to announce that Partner Garret W. Meader has been honored with the President's Award for his dedicated leadership of the GDLA Amicus Curiae Committee. Garret, in coordination with his co-leader, have reviewed requests and shepherded, or have authored, 18 amicus briefs since 2015. They have two currently in process. He was presented with the award by GDLA Immediate Past President, Peter D. Muller. In this picture (left to right): Marty A. "Marty" Levinson, Peter D. Muller, Garret Meader About Garret W. Meader Garret Meader practices primarily in the area of civil litigation. He has ... Continue Reading
Attorney Mary Alice Jasperse has been admitted into the 2018 YLD Leadership Academy
Congratulations to Mary Alice Jasperse on being admitted into the State Bar of Georgia Young Lawyers Division (YLD) Leadership Academy for 2018. The YLD Leadership Academy will bring together a diverse group of attorneys who have a history of involvement and leadership in their communities, offices and profession. Founded in 2006, the Young Lawyers Division Leadership Academy of the State Bar of Georgia is a program for young lawyers who are interested in developing their leadership skills as well as learning more about their profession, their communities and their state. Mary Alice practices in the area of civil litigation defense with an emphasis on First Party Property Defense and ... Continue Reading
Congratulations to DEF attorney Melody Kiella for her appointment to ABA TIPS
Congratulations to DEF attorney Melody Kiella for her committee appointment within The American Bar Association – Tort Trial & Insurance Section. Her leadership appointment is in recognition of her commitment to TIPS and her reputation among the 20,000 TIPS members. Melody Kiella was appointed as Vice Chair for the TIPS Commercial Transportation Litigation General Committee for the 2017-2018 year. ... Continue Reading
The ELD Mandate: Feeding the Reptile with Voluminous Electronic Data
Five years ago, Congress passed the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Enhancement Act of 2012, which ordered the Secretary of Transportation to regulate commercial motor vehicles by requiring most of them to be equipped with electronic logging devices ("ELDs") for purposes of improving compliance with hours-of-service regulations. 49 U.S.C. § 31137(a)(1). Jennifer Parrott’s and Melody Kiella's article has been featured in the DRI Trucking Law Committee Newsletter on October 26, 2017. Five years ago, Congress passed the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Enhancement Act of 2012, which ordered the Secretary of Transportation to regulate commercial motor vehicles by requiring most of them to ... Continue Reading
Meredith Riggs Guerrero Nominated for the GHCC 2018 Leadership Institute
The Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's (GHCC) Cultivating Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI or "Leadership Institute") was born out of the notion that leadership is not for the chosen few, but for all of us - all of our responsibility. Congratulations to Meredith Riggs Guerrero for being selected to participate in the 2018 Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's (GHCC) Cultivating Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI or "Leadership Institute"). The Leadership Institute was born out of the notion that leadership is not for the chosen few, but for all of us - all of our responsibility. CHLI is leadership training and a leadership network. The Leadership Institute will provide an ... 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
Bagley Re-appointed to State Bar of GA Committee
Mike Bagley has been re-appointed to the State Bar of Georgia’s Standing Committee on Disciplinary Rules and Procedures. This standing committee advises the State Bar of Georgia’s Executive Committee and Board of Governors with respect to all procedural and substantive disciplinary rules, policies, and procedures. About Mike Bagley Mike Bagley has been practicing for more than 37 years in both First Party Insurance Matters and Workers’ Compensation defense. ... Continue Reading
Mike Bagley Appointed to Board of Directors for the GWCA
We are proud to announce that Mike Bagley has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Georgia Workers' Compensation Association, Inc. (GWCA). We are proud to announce that Mike Bagley has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Georgia Workers' Compensation Association, Inc. (GWCA). GWCA is a member-driven association with more than 400 members, including large and small employers throughout the state. The objectives of GWCA are to: Represent employers before state government and the congressional delegationInform members of pending legislation, court cases, regulations, and other matters of interestEducate members on public policy issues and the management ... Continue Reading