Workers’ Compensation Law | Passing of James Wallace (Wally) Speed

James Wallace (Wally) Speed All: It is with profound sadness that I advise you of the passing of James Wallace (Wally) Speed, a legendary attorney in the Workers’ Compensation Section. Our condolences go out to his family and friends. He will be missed by many. Lee Bennett, Chair Workers’ Compensation Law Section State Bar of Read more about Workers’ Compensation Law | Passing of James Wallace (Wally) Speed[…]

Workers’ Compensation Law | John Sweet

Workers’ Compensation Law | John Sweet Dear Friends, Any of you who have practiced workers’ compensation in Georgia for any length of time know or know of John Sweet. John died on May 24, 2020, when he lost his valiant battle against Parkinson’s disease. John was admired and respected by all sections of the workers’ Read more about Workers’ Compensation Law | John Sweet[…]

Workers’ Compensation Law | Institute Update

Workers’ Compensation Law | Institute Update Section Members: In light of recent health concerns, the Workers’ Compensation Law Institute, scheduled for October 22-24, 2020 at the Jekyll Island Convention Center has been canceled. We did not make this decision lightly, but have been advised that it is unlikely at best that the venue will be Read more about Workers’ Compensation Law | Institute Update[…]

Workers’ Compensation | Newsletter

Workers’ Compensation | Newsletter Dear Section Members: Please click here [ sbog.info ] for the latest section newsletter. Sincerely, Michael Boeschen, Co-Editor, Workers’ Compensation Law Section Dan Lovein, Co-Editor, Workers’ Compensation Law Section State Bar of Georgia www.facebook.com State Bar of Georgia 104 Marietta St. NW, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30303-2743 Phone – 404-527-8700 Fax Read more about Workers’ Compensation | Newsletter[…]

Workers’ Compensation Law Institute

Workers’ Compensation Law Institute Oct. 3 – 5 | Jekyll Island Convention Center | Offering 13 CLE Hours (13/1/1/3) Register now [ www.gabar.org ] for the Workers’ Compensation Law Institute, hosted by the Workers’ Compensation Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia on Oct. 3 – 5 at the Jekyll Island Convention Center, 75 Read more about Workers’ Compensation Law Institute[…]

Georgia Court of Appeals Outlines and Then Affirms “Clearer Bright-Line Rule” Regarding the Intersection of the Scheduled Break Exception and the Ingress/Egress Rule

By Dustin S. Thompson | Chad E. Harris In Frett v. State Farm Employee Workers’ Compensation, 348 Ga. App. 30 (2018), the Court of Appeals clarified whether the ingress and egress rule applies to the scheduled break exception. The ruling in Frett affects two components of analyzing whether an employee is in the course and Read more about Georgia Court of Appeals Outlines and Then Affirms “Clearer Bright-Line Rule” Regarding the Intersection of the Scheduled Break Exception and the Ingress/Egress Rule[…]

The Intoxication Defense: Which Mountain Are You Climbing?

By Josh Carroll With Analysis of the Court of Appeals’ Recent Decision in Lingo v. Early County Gin, Inc. Many attorneys who represent employees have experienced the scenario where a client with a serious work injury presents to the office, signs a representation contract, and within a few days or weeks the attorney learns the Read more about The Intoxication Defense: Which Mountain Are You Climbing?[…]