In the context of O.C.G.A. § 13-6-11, "bad faith" refers to the conduct of the defendant out of which the cause of action arose. Brown v. Baker, 197 Ga. App. 466, 467 (1990).

Even before the COVID-19 crisis, businesses were warming up to the benefits of remote working, or "telecommuting."

The workers compensation Act is most successful in its application when an injured worker receives all necessary and related medical treatment needed to return the employee back to his...

For an insurer, fully evaluating a time limited demand in an automobile negligence action can be difficult and uncertain.

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 ...

Contractual provisions controlling the venue and avenue through which a plaintiff can bring a claim against a defendant are powerful tools to control litigation should it arise

Until 1980, Medicare was the primary payer for all medical services covered by Medicare except those covered by Worker's Compensation.

As many defense attorneys, claims adjusters, and employers can attest, the current law governing the return to work process when an employee is released to light duty is onerous

OSHA announced this week that it has implemented the ETS and expects covered employers to immediately begin taking steps to comply with its requirements.

Even those with a cursory knowledge of the legal system understand that evidence is crucial to any case. But what most people do not know is that the absence of evidence...

Written discovery is a fundamental component of litigation that many individuals encounter for the first time when involved in a lawsuit. Understanding how to effectively respond to requests for admissions...

It is undeniable that litigation funding is taking the legal world by storm. In 2017, 36 percent of U.S. law firms reported using litigation funding, which was a 414 percent increase in use...

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Retail and hospitality premises claims require swift action to preserve critical evidence before it disappears. What investigative strategies can defense counsel employ to capture surveillance footage, witness statements, and scene documentation before memories fade and conditions change? This comprehensive guide explores three essential components of early investigation that can make or break a successful premises liability defense.

When faced with evidence that an insured misrepresented material facts on an application for insurance, the stakes are high: taking the position that a policy is void ab initio and provides...

Recent decisions by the Georgia Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court make it easier for parties to avoid court and resolve their disputes in arbitration. In each decision

Since at least 1980, federal law has permitted Medicare to recover payments made for medical care provided to beneficiaries when there is liability or workers' compensation insurance...

WWhen I was a young, naïve college student contemplating career paths, I imagined a life where I could have it all. At that time, my idea of "having it all" included a husband and children

A recent Georgia Supreme Court Decision unequivocally places Georgia on the side of the insurer when it comes to the long-debated question of when a liability insurer has a duty to settle a third-party claim.

Rulings on Daubert motions should not be underestimated: a favorable ruling can provide confidence and credibility while an unfavorable ruling can undermine any possibility of success...