Potential Tax Plan Changes
Many changes lie ahead as the Administration transitions in the coming week. As we wait and see which proposals will be implemented by Congress, one in particular that is top of mind -- as [...]
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Upcoming Changes on January 1, 2021 to Georgia’s Mechanics’ + Materialmen’s Lien Statute
On January 1, 2021, changes to Georgia's Mechanics' and Materialmen's Lien Statute will take effect. Learn more by reading our August post here! If you have questions or are uncertain about your rights and [...]
Georgia Supreme Court Confirms Contractors Cannot Include Anticipated Profits in Materialmen’s Liens But Doing So Won’t Invalidate a Lien
On September 28, 2020, the Georgia Supreme Court confirmed Georgia law prohibits a contractor from including anticipated profits in a lien, but doing so will not invalidate the entire lien. Massey et al. v. [...]
Update on COVID Insurance Coverage Litigation: November 2020
For months, litigation over business interruption claims for COVID-19 losses have increased. Insurers have argued (1) “physical loss or damage” does not apply when COVID-19 is on the premises or when shutdown orders restrict use [...]
Georgia Supreme Court Holds Georgia’s Apportionment Statute Abrogates the Respondeat Superior Rule
On November 2, 2020, the Georgia Supreme Court issued an opinion in Quynn v. Hulsey et al., Case No. S19G1612. At issue was whether the Court of Appeals erred in holding an employer whose [...]
Supreme Court Holds Apportionment Extends to Strict Products Liability Claims
On October 19, 2020, the Georgia Supreme Court issued an opinion in Johns et al. v. Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. et al., Case No. S19G1478, affirming the Court of Appeals’ determination that Georgia’s [...]
Melissa Ewing joins FINRA Arbitrator roster
Burkhalter Law is proud to announce one of our attorneys, Melissa Ewing, has been approved to join the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s (FINRA) arbitrator roster as a Public arbitrator. After completing training, she is [...]
Georgia Supreme Court Confirms Georgia’s Anti-SLAPP Statute Cannot Be Used to Strike a Claim for Attorneys’ Fees in Response to an Open Records Act Suit GalleryGeorgia Supreme Court Confirms Georgia’s Anti-SLAPP Statute Cannot Be Used to Strike a Claim for Attorneys’ Fees in Response to an Open Records Act Suit
Georgia Supreme Court Confirms Georgia’s Anti-SLAPP Statute Cannot Be Used to Strike a Claim for Attorneys’ Fees in Response to an Open Records Act Suit
On October 6, 2020, the Georgia Supreme Court issued an opinion in Geer v. Phoebe Putney Health System, Inc. Case No. S19G1265, affirming the Court of Appeals’ determination that Georgia’s anti-SLAPP statute, O.C.G.A. § [...]
Update on COVID Insurance Coverage Litigation: September 2020
In May, we highlighted uncertainties regarding COVID-19 claims for business losses. Since then, litigation has increased, and courts are ruling on motions to dismiss filed by insurers who denied coverage under business interruption policies. [...]
Georgia Supreme Court Holds Arbitration Clauses in Attorney-Client Agreements are Not Against Public Policy or Unconscionable
On September 8, 2020, the Georgia Supreme Court issued an opinion in Innovative Images, LLC v. James Darren Summerville et al, Case No. S19G1026, affirming the reversal of a trial court’s denial of a [...]