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
Attorneys Dean Dellinger and Joe Chancey presented for the Institute of Continuing Legal Education in Georgia
Attorneys Dean Dellinger and Joe Chancey discussed "Employment Law Considerations: ADA, FMLA, Age Discrimination, Union Rights." at the 2016 ADR in Workers' Compensation Arena event.Attorneys Dean Dellinger and Joe Chancey discussed "Employment Law Considerations: ADA, FMLA, Age Discrimination, Union Rights." at the 2016 ADR in Workers' Compensation Arena event presented by the Institute of Continuing Legal Education in Georgia. This event was held on Thursday, January 21st at the State Bar of Georgia Headquarters and was co-sponsored by the Workers' Compensation Law State Bar of Georgia. ... Continue Reading
Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast – March 23
Gary Beelen presented "Overview on Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, and Partnerships: Which Fits Your Business?" at the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast Series on March 23.Gary Beelen presented "Overview on Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, and Partnerships: Which Fits Your Business?" at the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast Series on March 23. This will be an ongoing series and partnership between DEF and the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. ... Continue Reading
DEF helps fund scholarship for Side by Side Brain Injury Clubhouse
We are proud to announce our contribution to Side By Side Brain Injury Clubhouse. We are proud to announce our contribution to Side By Side Brain Injury Clubhouse's scholarship fund for people with brain injuries seeking supportive services. This organization creates a place where people living with the lifelong effects of traumatic brain injury (TBI) are respected and valued as contributing community members. They had their 5th Annual Jawbones vs Sawbones Basketball Benefit: "Bounty of the Bones" at Decatur High School on March 12th, 2016 ... Continue Reading
Attorney John Ferguson has been selected as the 2016 Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” in Workers’ Compensation – Employers
Best Lawyers is one of the most respected peer-review publications in the legal profession. It is a significant honor to be listed as lawyers are widely regarded by both clients and legal professionals. They are a source of reliable legal referrals.Best Lawyers is one of the most respected peer-review publications in the legal profession. It is a significant honor to be listed as lawyers are widely regarded by both clients and legal professionals. They are a source of reliable legal referrals. DEF is proud to announce that attorney John A. Ferguson, Jr. has been selected as the 2016 Best Lawyers "Lawyer of the Year" in Workers' Compensation - Employers. He has also been ... Continue Reading
Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast Series
Chris Bennett and Ryan Klee presented "What You Need to Know About Workers' Compensation" at the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast Series on March 2, 2016Chris Bennett and Ryan Klee presented "What You Need to Know About Workers’ Compensation" at the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast Series on March 2. This will be an ongoing series and partnership between DEF and the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. ... Continue Reading
Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation 2016 Regional Seminar
DEF was a platinum sponsor at the Georgia State Board of Workers' Compensation 2016 Regional Educational Series. DEF was a platinum sponsor of the Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation’s 2016 Regional Seminar held in Columbus, Oakwood, Tifton, Savannah and Kennesaw. We invited our clients out to benefit from the wealth of information that was presented. Presentations included updates on Board rules, new developments at the State Board and legislative and case law development and much more. Dates and Locations (8am-12:30pm) Thursday, March 17, 2016: Columbus, GA Wednesday, March 23, 2016: Oakwood, GA Wednesday, April 20, 2016: Tifton, GA Thursday, ... Continue Reading
Gwinnett Chamber HRMA Meeting
Daniel Kniffen and Joseph Chancey presented at the Gwinnett Chamber HRMA Meeting on April 14, 2016. The legal landscape for employers has changed dramatically over the last few decades. The passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and numerous expansions of workplace privacy, medical privacy, retaliation and other laws through both statute and court decisions now force employers to consider a variety of variables any time an employee is injured on the job. The presentation walked you through real-life scenarios, identified the issues that need to be addressed and provided a proactive approach for heading off claims before they begin, saving ... Continue Reading
Georgia Workers’ Compensation Association Annual Spring Conference
The Georgia Workers' Compensation Association Spring Conference was held on April 27-29, 2016 at Lake Lanier Legacy Lodge & Resort.The Georgia Workers' Compensation Association Spring Conference was held on April 27-29, 2016 at Lake Lanier Legacy Lodge & Resort. Partner, Matt Walker presented at the CWCP Re-Certification class on Wednesday, April 27, 2016. ... Continue Reading