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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

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

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?[…]

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Legislative Summary: 2019 Workers’ Compensation Bill (S.B.135)

by Frank R. McKay

By Frank R. McKay Georgia continues to be recognized as one of the top states in the nation for business. This recognition is due, in part, to our Workers’ Compensation system, which provides equitable protections to both injured workers and employers. Without a doubt, the pending legislative changes will assist in strengthening Georgia’s economy and Read more about Legislative Summary: 2019 Workers’ Compensation Bill (S.B.135)[…]

From the Board: Judge Askin Departs and Judge Gholson Appointed ADR Division Director

by Nathan Levy

By Nathan Levy, Co-Editor and Michael Boeschen, Co-Editor After nearly twenty years of service with the State Board, Judge Janice Askin has stepped down from her position as ADR Division Director. Her dedication to the Board over nearly two decades has come in almost every position possible. Having served as ALJ, mediator, lobbyist, Settlement Division Read more about From the Board: Judge Askin Departs and Judge Gholson Appointed ADR Division Director[…]

CPA Legislative Update By Christine Butcher Hayes

by Christine Butcher Hayes

By Christine Butcher Hayes Legislative Update The legislature has adjourned sine die! The Georgia General Assembly concluded its 40-day legislative session shortly after midnight on Tuesday, April 2nd. As is typical for the end of the session, days 39 and 40 were both eventful and demanding. The State Bar had a great year under the Read more about CPA Legislative Update By Christine Butcher Hayes[…]

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Kids Matter: Status of the Division and Ongoing Initiatives

by Tom C. Rawlings

By Tom C. Rawlings Editor’s note: Tom Rawlings was sworn in on February 18, 2019 as the Director of the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) after serving six months as interim director. Rawlings was the first full-time juvenile judge in the five-county Middle Judicial Circuit. He was named by two governors as Read more about Kids Matter: Status of the Division and Ongoing Initiatives[…]

Case Law Update: Opinions issued between October 2018 and February 2019

by John Paul Berlon

By John Paul Berlon Dependency Cases Interest of S.B., A18A1851 (1/4/19): Judgment affirmed. Child challenged the sufficiency of evidence of fingerprints to support offenses of burglary and attempted burglary. Palm prints found on window pane of where electronics were taken. Child had been a guest at home but a month before burglary was forbidden to Read more about Case Law Update: Opinions issued between October 2018 and February 2019[…]

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CPA Member Recognition: Jonathan Zimring

by Nicki Noel Vaughan

CPAS recognizes Jonathan Zimring as a dedicated child advocate. During his years of practice Jon has demonstrated that Kids Matter. Jonathan Zimring is a Civil Rights, Education attorney who has been licensed in Georgia for over 40 years. Throughout his practice he has demonstrated a consistent dedication to children and families. Jon attended Duke University Read more about CPA Member Recognition: Jonathan Zimring[…]

From the Chair

by Nicki Noel Vaughan

By Nicki Noel Vaughan Welcome to the Spring, 2019 issue of Kids Matter. Thanks to Tonya Boga, the Kids Matter Editor since the newsletter was first published in January, 2013, for bringing us this edition which highlights the section’s activities during the last quarter. Big News Georgia Appleseed has selected the section to receive a Read more about From the Chair[…]

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A “Legitimate” Cause for Concern

by Essie Lazarus

By Essie Lazarus As the decades have rolled on, the dynamics of families have changed significantly. What was once the “Leave It to Beaver” standard structure of the nuclear family is no longer. While the white picket fences may still exist, the families that liv e behind them are ever changing. A significant number of Read more about A “Legitimate” Cause for Concern[…]