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Work Hard, Play Hard: An Overview of Georgia Law on Injuries Occurring During Recreational Events
The success of a company can be measured in many ways, one of which is by the happiness of its employees. A savvy employer knows that boosting employee morale can pay dividends, especially when it comes to productivity and longevity within a company. One common way of boosting employee morale is with recreational activities. The success of a company can be measured in many ways, one of which is by the happiness of its employees. A savvy employer knows that boosting employee morale can pay dividends, especially when it comes to productivity and longevity within a company. One common way of boosting employee morale is with recreational activities. Unfortunately, the reality is that ... Continue Reading
DEF to Sponsor 2016 True Blue Do: Night Visions
Drew, Eckl and Farnham is proud to sponsor the 2016 True Blue Do: Night Visions benefiting the Center for the Visually Impaired (CVI).Drew, Eckl and Farnham is proud to sponsor the 2016 True Blue Do: Night Visions benefiting the Center for the Visually Impaired (CVI). This event will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Mason Fine Art, located at 415 Plasters Avenue NE, Atlanta. ... Continue Reading
DEF to Sponsor 2016 Cultivating Hispanic Leadership Conference
We were proud to sponsor the 2016 Cultivating Hispanic Leadership Conference on April 30th at the UPS Headquarters. We were proud to sponsor the 2016 Cultivating Hispanic Leadership Conference on April 30th at the UPS Headquarters. Individuals and organizations were invited to participate in the Cultivating Hispanic Leadership Conference, designed to enhance their understanding of leadership and personal and organizational values. The CHL conference provided participants with the tools and techniques they need to effectively develop leadership from within their respective areas and provided networking opportunities for participants to build relationships with other business ... Continue Reading
Attorneys Hall F. McKinley, III and Jeffrey S. Ward spoke at the TIPS Section Conference
This outstanding panel put on by leaders from the Georgia Defense Lawyers Associate (GDLA), The Georgia Trial Lawyers Association (GTLA), and leading Atlanta mediators provided a moderated discussion... This outstanding panel put on leaders from the Georgia Defense Lawyers Associate (GDLA), The Georgia Trial Lawyers Association (GTLA), and leading Atlanta mediators provided a moderated discussion on the state of ethics and civility in the profession, ethical issues faced in litigation and mediation and how ethics and civility can impact the outcome of the case and the effectiveness of mediation. Date: Friday, May 13, 2016 Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Location: ... Continue Reading
DEF was a Diversity Sponsor and Speaker at the 2016 TIPS Section Conference
We are proud to announce that DEF was a diversity sponsor and speaker at the TIPS Section Conference on May 11-15 in Atlanta, GA.We are proud to announce that DEF was a diversity sponsor and speaker at the TIPS Section Conference on May 11-15 in Atlanta, GA.Our two attorneys, Hall F. McKinley and Jeffrey S. Ward were a part of a panel discussion on "Bridging the Divide: Plaintiff and Defense Counsel, Ethics, Civility, and Mediation Summit." ... Continue Reading
Workers’ Compensation Essentials Client Appreciation Seminar
On May 4, 2016 we held our annual Workers' Compensation Essentials Seminar. Attendance at the event and participation in the home study program provided attendees with all 15 GA CE credits that they willl need for 2016, including 3 ethics credit. This was client appreciation event for current clients of Drew Eckl & Farnham. If you are not currently a client but would like to become one, please email cwalsh@deflaw.com and I can get you in touch with the right person. Our annual Workers' Compensation Essentials Seminar was held on May 4, 2016. Attendance at the event and participation in the home study program provided attendees with all 15 GA CE credits they will need for 2016, ... Continue Reading
Senior Associate Meredith Riggs Guerrero Presented at the GHCC Business Breakfast Series
Meredith Riggs Guerrero presented "The Nuts and Bolts of Employment Law" to the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as part of our ongoing Business Breakfast Series.. We partnered with the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GHCC) to present a Business Breakfast Series to provide legal education for business owners. Senior Associate Meredith Riggs Guerrero presented "The Nuts and Bolts of Employment Law," on April 20th at the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, 6500 Sugarloaf Parkway Duluth, GA 30097. ... Continue Reading
DEF to Sponsor 12th Annual BBBC Golf Tournament
University of Georgia's Bulldogs Battling Breast Cancer will hold its 12th Annual BBBC Golf Tournament. Drew, Eckl and Farnham is proud to sponsor University of Georgia's 12th Annual Bulldogs Battling Breast Cancer Golf Tournament. The event will be held Monday, July 11th, 2016 at the Georgia Club, Statham Georgia. Bulldogs Battling Breast Cancer goal is to fight Breast Cancer through early detection and assistance to women in need who may not have the resources to get the services they need to fight this disease. Go to Bulldogs Battling Breast Cancer ... Continue Reading
Attorney Dan Kniffen Presented at the Georgia PRIMA 2016 Educational Series
The Georgia Chapter of the Public Risk Management Association held its annual Educational Series on April 18-20, 2016 at the Savannah Civic Center in Savannah, GA.The Georgia Chapter of the Public Risk Management Association held its annual Educational Series on April 18-20, 2016 at the Savannah Civic Center in Savannah, GA. DEF Attorney Dan Kniffen discussed "Legislative Update/Balancing FMLA/ADA/WC". Attendees had opportunity to interact face to face with risk management professionals from around the state of Georgia, make new contacts, renew existing ones, and showcase their products and/or services. ... Continue Reading