Host Christy Walsh discusses the CARES Act with attorney Marsha Ambroise. On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act was signed into law as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. The CARES Act is an economic relief package that expands unemployment insurance benefits and other relief for individuals and small businesses affected by the economic downturn. One of the particular provisions of the CARES Act is the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (“FPUC”) program. This program provides money to individuals who are unemployed. Listen Now ... Continue Reading
LISTEN NOW: Things Businesses Should Know and Do in a COVID-19 World
"Things that businesses should know and do in a COVID-19 world” with Attorneys Juliana Neelbauer and Camile Hart. Both bring a different viewpoint to managing the ever-changing legal landscape as it relates to COVID-19. As with everything these days, COVID-19 has completely changed how businesses run their day-to-day operations and it seems that there is always something new that businesses should know or that they have to do in order to limit their liability. *Update: On October 10, 2020 the Supreme Court of Georgia passed its Seventh Order Extending Declaration of Statewide Judicial Emergency. In the Order, the Court ended the suspension of jury trials. Jury trials ... Continue Reading
LISTEN NOW: What Happens During and After an Arrest? Discussions with Criminal Lawyer Sara Becker
In this episode, host Christy Walsh will discuss what to do during and after an arrest with attorney Sara Becker. It is best to be prepared. Listen to this episode to know what your rights are, what you should and should not do, and find out if you can prevent detainment after the process has started. Listen Now ... Continue Reading
LISTEN NOW: Drew Eckl & Farnham’s Podcast Episode on Subcontracting in the Construction Industry
Attorney Ryan Hathcock discusses subcontracting in the construction industry with host Christy Walsh. Diving into workers' compensation benefits involving contractors, Ryan explains how to know which party is liable, if amounts paid can be recouped, and who could be sued for an injury. Listen Now Do you have a topic you’d like to hear about? Click the link below and fill out the form to let us know. Topic Suggestions ... Continue Reading
Decision Vision Episode 75: Should I Form a Benefit Corporation? – An Interview with Juliana Neelbauer
Attorney Julianna Neelbauer participated in Decision Vision Episode 75: Should I Form a Benefit Corporation?, a podcast with Brady Ware where she discussed GA's HB 230, which creates the Benefit-corporation business entity form in the state of Georgia. Juliana addresses questions and topics surrounding benefits of corporations, B Corps, reasons to form one and the legal obligations of doing so. Listen to the Podcast here ... Continue Reading
COVID-19 Forward Focused | What are the Legal Obligations of Returning to the Workplace?
Attorneys Dan Kniffen and Neil Brunetz participated in a webinar with Georgia Minority Supplier Development Counsil to explore safety precautions that need to be considered prior to reopening businesses during COVID-19. Dan and Neil address health and safety considerations, test screenings and privacy concerns. Watch the Webinar ... Continue Reading
COVID-19 Forward Focused, What are the Legal Obligations of Returning to Your Workplace?
Attorneys Dan Kniffen and Neil Brunetz participated in a webinar with Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council to explore safety precautions that need to be considered prior to reopening businesses during COVID-19. Dan and Neil address health and safety considerations, test screenings and privacy concerns. ... Continue Reading
How To Talk To Your Landlord In A Difficult Time
Attorney David Rusnak participated in a webinar to assist business owners affected by COVID-19 with how to have a conversation with landlords about expenses, such as monthly leases. David elaborates on various approaches on how and when to initiating this discussion, as well as tactics on how to negotiate a solution that benefits both the business owner and the landlord. "Be the first person to pick up the phone. Be the person who says "look, this is my siutation. This is what I'm worried about. This is what I'm going to be dealing with going forward." Get that conversation started with the landlord now. Being proactive will save you from an angry ... Continue Reading
COVID-19 and Georgia Workers’ Compensation
Attorney Dan Kniffen recorded a webinar to assist clients through how COVID-19 is affecting Georgia Workers' Compensation. Dan covers how Workers' Compensation treats "injuries" different than "diseases" and explains how occupational "diseases" require five distinct elements of proof. Attorney Dan Kniffen recorded a webinar to assist clients through how COVID-19 is affecting Georgia Workers' Compensation. Dan covers how Workers' Compensation treats "injuries" different than "diseases" and explains how occupational "diseases" require five distinct elements of proof. "Neither the Workers' Compensation system nor any of the other laws that might come into play here, the FMLA, ADA, many ... Continue Reading
Defeating Reptilian Tactics in First-Party Insurance Cases
Attorney Karen Karabinos featured in a Strafford webinar where she addresses tactics on responding to Reptile Techniques during discovery, deposition, vior dire, opening statement, cross-examination, and closing arguments. Watch here. About the Speaker Karen Karabinos has been litigating cases for more the 32 years, with the last 21 primarily focused on the complexities of property insurance law. She also represents clients with family law issues, including divorce and child custody issues, and assists her individual clients to resolve the family issues with her domestic relations team, which consists of accountants, financial advisors, and therapists. ... Continue Reading