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
The Application of Judicial Estoppel in Insurance Claims
Attorney Karen Karabinos discusses the application of judicial estoppel in insurance claims and the circumstances under which an insurer should consider using it as an affirmative defense. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE PODCAST About the Speaker Karen Karabinos has been litigating cases for more the 25 years, with the last 16 focused on the complexities of property insurance law. She has successfully handled more than 75 trials and hearings and annually conducts approximately 50 depositions and examinations under oath. ... Continue Reading
Raising for Reese: Our Interview with Jenn Hobby from the Jeff & Jenn Show
We are excited to share our podcast interview with Jenn Hobby from the Jeff & Jenn show on Star 94.1. We are excited to share our podcast interview with Jenn Hobby from the Jeff & Jenn show on Star 94.1. Listen to Julie John, Chair of the Board, Karen Karabinos, Committee Member for the Community Outreach Program, and Christy Walsh, Marketing Director, discuss the reasons for supporting Reese’s MaGIC Fund and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Aflac Cancer Research. You can donate by visiting our website at www.deflaw.com and clicking on the Raising for Reese page. Link to the Podcast ... Continue Reading
Congratulations to DEF attorneys Hall McKinley and Jennifer Parrott for their appointment to ABA TIPS
Their leadership appointments are recognition of their commitment to TIPS and their reputation among their 20,000 TIPS members. Congratulations to DEF attorneys Hall McKinley and Jennifer Parrott for their committee appointments within The American Bar Association – Tort Trial & Insurance Section. Their leadership appointments are recognition of their commitment to TIPS and their reputation among the 20,000 TIPS members. Hall McKinley was appointed to seven committees. He will be the Chair for the CLE Boarding Standing Committee and he will be a member for the Content Management Standing Committee, Enterprise Board Standing Committee, Revenue Enhancement Standing ... Continue Reading
Attorney Jeffrey S. Ward Named To State Bar Committee
We are proud to announce that Jeffrey S. Ward has been named to the Bench and Bar Committee for the State Bar of Georgia for the 2017-2018 session. This committee finds solutions to issues between the state's judges and lawyers. Mr. Ward was also named to the Member's Benefits and Program committees. For nearly 15 years, Jeff Ward has practiced as a trial lawyer in Georgia. He has successfully tried cases to jury verdict in both state and federal court and regularly provides guidance and counsel to a variety of clients. His civil litigation experience encompasses pre-lawsuit consultation, trial practice and the appeals process. With this experience, he is able to advise his clients ... Continue Reading