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HBS Columbus is excited to sponsor and attend the American Business Women's Association Harris County Charter Chapter Masquerade. The virtual event will take place on Saturday, February 20th at 9 am. Click here to register: https://www.abwahccc.org/events/ #hallboothsmith #community

Congratulations to HBS Attorney, Asya Morgan! https://hallboothsmith.com/attorney/asya-morgan/

What is the status of personal data transfers between the EU and the UK? Partner Richard Sheinis discusses the latest here: https://hallboothsmith.com/what-is-the-status-of-personal-/ #hallboothsmith #datatransfer #dataprivacy #cybersecurity

Columbus Partner Mariel Smith discusses the importance of workplace anti-discrimination training on Georgia CEO. Watch the video now: http://thecolumbusceo.com//hall-booth-smith-attorney-mari/ #hallboothsmith #employmentlaw #employmentattorney

Five HBS Attorneys have been selected as Rising Stars in the 2021 Georgia Super Lawyers Magazine. Congratulations to Joel McKie, Sean Cox, Paul Trainor, Erin Coia, and Jacob Raehn! https://hallboothsmith.com/five-hall-booth-attorneys-selec/ #hallboothsmith #superlawyers #risingstars

HBS welcomes Attorney Kaitlin Romanelli Myers to its Asheville Office. https://hallboothsmith.com/hall-booth-smith-welcomes-kaitl/ #hallboothsmith #asheville #familylaw #adoptionlawyer #divorcelawyer #generalliability #insurancedefense

Meet Featured Attorney, Phillip Friduss, from HBS Atlanta. https://hallboothsmith.com/attorney/phillip-e-friduss/ #hallboothsmith #atlanta #governmentalliability #correctionalhealthcare

As we reflect on the the past year, we wish to recognize the many challenges that accompanied 2020. Even so, we at HBS look forward with hope and optimism to 2021 and the opportunities it will give us to serve our clients and communities. Happy New Year!

Since the EU Court of Justice struck down the EU-US Privacy Shield in July 2020, a solution to the transfer of personal data from the EU to the US has not yet been proposed. Partner Richard Sheinis covers the issue in the latest post on the Data Privacy and Cyber Security blog. https://hallboothsmith.com/no-solution-yet-for-the-transfe/ #dataprivacyattorney #EU #datatranser #dataprivacy

Meet Featured Attorney, Derek Newberry, of our Charleston Office. https://hallboothsmith.com/attorney/derek-m-newberry/ #hallboothsmith #charleston #constructionlaw #constructionattorney

Partner Melanie Slaton, leader of our Employment practice, answers the questions employers may have during COVID-19. Follow the link to watch the video on Georgia CEO: http://thecolumbusceo.com//melanie-slaton-hall-booth-smit/ #hallboothsmith #employmentattorney #employmentlaw #covid19

Columbus Partner Brad Coppedge dispels some common misperceptions regarding wills and discusses why everyone needs one on the Life, Death and Taxes-Estate Planning blog. Click here to learn more: https://hallboothsmith.com/why-everyone-needs-a-will-dispe/ #estateplanning #willstrustsestate #hallboothsmith

Meet Featured Attorney, Denise Dawson, from HBS North Palm Beach. https://hallboothsmith.com/attorney/denise-l-dawson/ #hallboothsmith #northpalmbeach #constructionlaw #generalliability #professionalliability #workerscompensationlaw #transportationlaw

The Hall Booth Smith family wishes you a Merry Christmas filled with peace, joy, and hope.

HBS adds five Attorneys in Georgia: Paul Petersen, Ryland Avery, Samia Taufiq, Wylly Killorin, and William Podres. https://hallboothsmith.com/hall-booth-smith-hires-five-ass/ #hallboothsmith #atlanta #brunswick

Georgia's updates to the financial limitations for Nursing Home Medicaid and increases to Medicare costs have been released for 2021. Partner Brittany Cone and Reimbursement Specialist Teresa Westmoreland discuss the latest on the Health Care Blog. https://hallboothsmith.com/updates-to-georgias-nursing-hom/ #healthcare #longtermcare #agingservices #medicare #medicaid #cms

"New Developments in AI Technology Offer a Glimpse of the Future of Long Term Care: Balancing Resident Care with Safety in Light of Necessary Pandemic Precautions." Read the latest post on the Health Care Blog by Partner Laura Hall Cartner and Attorney Anthony Petrozza. https://hallboothsmith.com/new-developments-in-ai-technolo/ #longtermcare #agingservices #healthcare #ai #hallboothsmith

Hall Booth Smith, P.C. has been ranked fourth in the Top 2020 Governmental Affairs firms by InsiderAdvantage's James Magazine! https://hallboothsmith.com//James-Magazine-Sept-Oct-2020-T #governmentaffairs #hallboothsmith #jamesmagazine

Hall Booth Smith, P.C. Names Six New Partners. Congratulations to Abe Varner, J. Felicia LeRay, and Paul Trainor in Atlanta; Hank Pittman and J.D. Dean in Tifton; and Spencer Craig Gill in Charleston. https://hallboothsmith.com/hall-booth-smith-names-six-new-/ #hallboothsmith #atlanta #tifton #charleston

Columbus Of Counsel Mariel Smith discusses the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and what employers need to know on Georgia CEO. Click here to watch the video: http://thecolumbusceo.com//mariel-smith-hall-booth-smith/ #hallboothsmith #employmentlaw #employmentattorney

The HBS offices are getting in the holiday spirit!

Hall Booth Smith will participate in the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's Out of the Darkness Community Virtual Walk with the State Bar of Georgia on Sunday, November 8th. The walk will benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's mission to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. Although this is a virtual walk, HBS will walk together at Piedmont Park starting at 1:00 PM on November 8, 2020. We will walk for .7 of a mile or 1,569 steps to honor each life lost in Georgia every year to suicide. We will start and end our masked and socially-distanced walk at Piedmont Tavern, where we will gather for refreshments concluding the walk. Click here to sign up: https://afsp.donordrive.com/index.cfm #suicideprevention #mentalhealth #community

Brunswick Partner James G. Smith discusses a recent decision by the Georgia Court of Appeals that underscores the critical importance of being aware of and addressing perfected liens prior to entering into a settlement, particularly with pro se plaintiffs. Click here to read more: https://hallboothsmith.com/court-of-appeals-finds-hospital/ #insurancecoverage #hallboothsmith

SCOTUS rebukes the Fifth Circuit in conditions of confinement case, reversing qualified immunity ruling. Read the latest on the Governmental Liability Blog by Partner Phillip Friduss. https://hallboothsmith.com/supreme-court-quietly-hammers-f/ #governmentalliability #SCOTUS

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has proposed major changes to the HIPAA privacy rule. Partner Brittany Cone and Attorney Jordan Johnson discuss the proposed changes on the Health Care Blog: https://hallboothsmith.com/hhs-proposes-major-changes-to-h/ #hallboothsmith #healthcare #hipaa

The votes are in. Californians have approved a referendum to enact the California Privacy Rights Act. Read the latest blog post by Attorneys Richard Sheinis and Brett Lawrence for more: https://hallboothsmith.com/california-privacy-rights-act-p/ #hallboothsmith #cybersecurity #dataprivacy #cpra #election2020

Hall Booth Smith is proud to be a part of the Georgia Employers' Workers' Compensation Association's Virtual Summit Lunch & Learn. Follow the link for more details: https://georgia-workers-comp-association.brushfire.com//46 #hallboothsmith #workerscompensation #workerscomp

Atlanta Partner Tom Mazziotti participated in the "Litigation Minefields: The Importance of Risk Management" panel discussion today at the Georgia Bio Innovation Summit. The panel discussed the key litigation vulnerabilities companies face in product liability and realistic mitigation strategies. https://4a490286-7173-4af5-9ed0-5ba585b08eba.filesusr.com/ #productsliability #biopharma #hallboothsmith

HBS Welcomes Attorneys Kevin J. Anderson and Thomas A. D. Barrow to its Charleston Office. https://hallboothsmith.com/hbs-welcomes-associates-anderso/ #agingservices #construction #generalliability #medicalmalpractice

Atlanta Partner Meg Yanacek recently gave a presentation titled, Litigation Funding in Personal Injury and MedMal Cases, to the DC Defense Lawyers Association. Learn more about Meg's work at HBS here: https://hallboothsmith.com/attorney/meg-hatfield-yanacek/ #hallboothsmith #medicalmalpractice #medmaldefense

Charlotte Partner Richard Sheinis along with Director of Post IR Services at Arete Incident Response, Kevin Smith, will present at the Strategic Privacy by Design webinar on Tuesday, November 10th at 11:30 am. Register now to learn tips on how to improve your data privacy and security and push your business goals forward. https://bit.ly/3mLQgbq #hallboothsmith #dataprivacy #cybersecurity #dataprivacylawyer

Vodafone has been fined 12.25 million by Garante, Italy’s data protection authority for GDPR violations. Attorney Brett Lawrence covers the latest on the Data Privacy and Cyber Security Blog: https://hallboothsmith.com/vodafone-fined-e12-25-million-b/ #hallboothsmith #dataprivacy #cybersecurity #gdpr

The vote is precious. It is almost sacred. It is the most powerful nonviolent tool we have in a democracy. John Lewis Happy Election Day!

Hanukkah Sameach! We at HBS wish light and love to all who are celebrating this time of year! #happyhanukkah

Zoom has reached a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission following allegations of unfair and deceptive practices. Attorney Charles R. Langhorne IV discusses the settlement in the latest post on the Data Privacy and Cyber Security blog. Follow the link to learn more: https://hallboothsmith.com/zoom-settles-alleged-unfair-dec/ #hallboothsmith #dataprivacy #cybersecurity #zoom #ftc

Our offices celebrated in style last Friday. We have some great employees at Hall Boooooth Smith!

Hall Booth Smith is excited to sponsor the State Bar of Georgia’s Virtual Fall Learning Lab: Advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice in 2021. The event will take place tomorrow, December 10th, from 9-11:30 am. Follow the link to learn more: https://www.gabar.org/calendar/eventdetail.cfm?id=14602855 #hallboothsmith #community #diversityandinclusion #diversityequityinclusion

Facebook has been fined for violating Russia's Data Localization Law. Attorney Brett Lawrence discusses the latest on the Data Privacy & Cyber Security Blog: https://hallboothsmith.com/facebook-fined-50000-for-violat/ #dataprivacy #hallboothsmith

HBS Jacksonville was a proud sponsor of the Annual Ascension St. Vincent's Foundation Jacksonville's Fun Shoot at the Jacksonville Clay Target Sports last Thursday. Attorneys Brent Allen, Adam Prom, Kirk Carter, and Shawn Brooks attended the event which benefitted the Ascension St. Vincent’s Good Samaritan Fund, to support patients in need of medical related emergency assistance. https://givestvincents.org/fun-shoot/ #community #hallboothsmith

Listen for HBS Of Counsel Chuck Clay's interview regarding the 2020 election on WABE radio station tomorrow morning at 9:00 am ET. https://www.wabe.org/ #governmentaffairs

Brunswick Partner Beth Boone will speak today at the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) Virtual National Conference from 9 - 10 am. Her presentation is titled, Defending Deliberate Indifference Claims. Follow the link to learn more: https://national-conference.ncchc.org/me/G8QaiMLkzSKfcSYGy #hallboothsmith #correctionalhealthcare #healthcareattorney

Read the latest from Atlanta Attorney Angela Tompkins on the Health Care Blog: "HHS Proposed Regulatory Reform Rule Will Require Vigilant Monitoring." https://hallboothsmith.com/hhs-proposed-regulatory-reform-/ #healthcare #hallboothsmith

Who will be among the first recipients of the COVID-19 vaccine? An independent advisory committee has recommended giving first priority to healthcare workers and long-term care facilities. The CDC is expected to decide this week whether to accept this recommendation. Partner Alex Battey and Attorney Paige Nettles discuss the latest on the Health Care Blog. Click here to read more: https://hallboothsmith.com/cdc-federal-advisory-committee-/ #covid19 #covidvaccine #healthcare #cdc #longtermcare

HBS Columbus is excited to participate in one of the city's most popular holiday traditions, the Uptown Tree Trail. The Uptown Tree Trail is a live display of brightly decorated Christmas trees that lines the heart of Uptown, Columbus during the month of December. http://www.uptowntreetrail.com/ #hallboothsmith #community

Four HBS attorneys have been included on the 2020 Mid-South Super Lawyers and Rising Stars list. Congratulations to Birmingham Partner David Proctor for being recognized as a Mid-South Super Lawyer, and to Birmingham Partner Rhett Owens, Memphis Partner Julia Kavanagh, and Memphis Attorney Sarah Pazar Williams for being listed as Rising Stars! https://hallboothsmith.com/four-hbs-attorneys-included-on-/ #superlawyers #midsouth #risingstars #hallboothsmith

HBS Jacksonville is a proud sponsor of the 28th Annual Ascension St. Vincent's Foundation Jacksonville’s Fun Shoot at on Thursday, December 3rd. The event will benefit their Good Samaritan Fund, which provides support to patients in need of medical related emergency assistance. https://givestvincents.org/fun-shoot/ #community

Partners Alex Battey and Laura Hall Cartner discuss the CMS Podcast "CMS Beyond the Policy," and its new series for nursing home frontline staff amid the COVID-19 Pandemic. Click here to learn more: https://hallboothsmith.com/cms-releases-new-podcast-series/ #longtermcare #agingservices #CMS #COVID19 #nursinghomes

Happy Thanksgiving from the Hall Booth Smith family! We are sending our heartfelt thanks to our clients, business partners, attorneys and staff on this day of gratitude. #happythanksgiving

CMS issues Holiday Leave Recommendations Letter for nursing homes, residents, resident family members, and staff. Partner Laura Hall Cartner and Attorney Kathleen Wilkinson discuss the letter and what it entails in the latest post on the Health Care Blog: https://hallboothsmith.com/cms-issues-holiday-leave-recomm/ #healthcare #cms #longtermcare #agingservices

HBS Charlotte collected items for the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina's food drive this week to help those in need this holiday season. #happythanksgiving #community

HBS Charlotte collected items for the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina food drive this week to help those in need this holiday season. #community #HappyThanksgiving

Health Care Attorneys Jordan Johnson and Leanne Livingston discuss the recent revisions made to the Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statues in the latest post on the Health Care Blog. Follow the link to read more: https://hallboothsmith.com/new-changes-to-stark-law-and-an/ #hallboothsmith #healthcare #cms

HBS Atlanta Attorney Brittanie Browning who serves as the CLE Board of Trustees Chair of the Atlanta Bar Association was quoted in their October/November edition of The Atlanta Lawyer. Follow the link to read: https://hallboothsmith.com//u/2020/11/TAL_OctNov_PDF-1.pdf #hallboothsmith

Of Counsel Glenn Jones discusses a recent decision by the Georgia Supreme Court decision that will add employers to verdict forms for cases involving claims against their employees while on the job. Click here to read the latest: https://hallboothsmith.com/georgia-apportionment-increase-/ #hallboothsmith

Congratulations to Charlotte Attorney Brett Lawrence on receiving his Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) Certification from the IAPP (International Association of Privacy Professionals)! https://hallboothsmith.com/attorney/brett-lawrence/ #dataprivacy #cybersecurity #privacy

HBS New York Partner Drew Graham will speak at the American Conference Institute's Second National Forum on COVID-19 Liability for Long-Term Care and Senior Care Providers on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. Register now for this virtual event: https://bit.ly/35LF9JT #hallboothsmith #longtermcareattorney #agingservices #longtermcare #covid19

Partner Brittany Cone and Attorney Jordan Johnson discuss a recent decision with important implications for medical service providers seeking to enforce their payment rights under ERISA. https://hallboothsmith.com/texas-district-court-rules-that/

Hall Booth Smith opens Tampa Office as R. Ryan Rivas and James "JJ" Maskowitz join firm. https://hallboothsmith.com/14109-2/ #tampa #florida #longtermcare #agingservices #medicalmalpractice

Charlotte Partner Scott MacLatchie will present Dangerous Crossroads Ahead: The Intersection of the First and Fourth Amendments Webinar to the North Carolina state law enforcement agencies today from 1:30 pm 3:30 pm. #hallboothsmith #governmentalliability #governmentliability

Partner Brad Coppedge discusses some important estate planning considerations for the new presidential administration. Click here to learn more: https://hallboothsmith.com/estate-planning-and-the-2020-el/ #hallboothsmith #estateplanning #estatelawyer

HBS welcomes Of Counsel Glenn Jones and Attorney Briana Kelly to its Charlotte office. https://hallboothsmith.com/hall-booth-smith-adds-jones-and/ #hallboothsmith #charlotte #medmal #generalliability

International Business Attorney John Parkerson will serve as a panelist in the next webinar sponsored by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Colonial Properties and UnniCo - Where Strategy Meets Execution. The third webinar in the series, Around the Globe with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Colonial Properties San Miguel De Allende, Mexico is on November 18th at 12 pm ET and it will cover the various tax and legal considerations involved in relocating internationally. Click here to register: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_v9e_MfI_TX2ofVFmKQ1j5A #internationalbusiness #hallboothsmith

Listen now to the latest episode of Security Superpowers in which Kevin Smith of Arete Incident Response and HBS Partner Richard Sheinis discuss the future of data transfer from the EU to the US. #dataprivacy #datacompliance #gdprcompliance #datasecurity Listen online: https://bit.ly/2YhVi5M Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3nkUlDJ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/36vai3q

Meet our team of attorneys who are able to serve your legal needs in Brunswick and across the state of Georgia! https://hallboothsmith.com/law-offices/brunswick-ga/ #hallboothsmith #brunswick

Charlotte Partner Scott MacLatchie will present the Dangerous Crossroads Ahead: The Intersection of the First and Fourth Amendments Webinar to the North Carolina state law enforcement agencies today from 9 am 12 pm. #hallboothsmith #governmentalliability

"Major Health Insurer Forced to Amend Claim Processing Guidelines Due to Violation of Fiduciary Duties Under ERISA." Read the latest from Partner Brittany Cone and Attorney Jordan Johnson on the HBS Health Care Blog: https://hallboothsmith.com/major-health-insurer-forced-to-/ #healthcare #hallboothsmith

Thank you to all of those who have bravely and selflessly served to our country. The Hall Booth Smith family salutes you. #happyveteransday

Hall Booth Smith participated in the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's Out of the Darkness Community Virtual Walk with the State Bar of Georgia on Sunday. HBS Attorneys walked .7 of a mile or 1569 steps at Piedmont Park to honor each life lost in Georgia each year. The virtual fundraiser and walk benefited the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's mission to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. https://afsp.donordrive.com/index.cfm

For the eleventh year, HBS has been recognized as one of the Best Law Firms by U.S. News and World Report. Learn more here: https://hallboothsmith.com/for-the-eleventh-year-hbs-recog/ #hallboothsmith #bestlawyers #bestlawfirms

International Business Attorney John Parkerson will speak as a panelist at the Around the Globe with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Dubai webinar sponsored by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Gulf Properties and UnniCo - Where Strategy Meets Execution on November 11th at 9 am ET. Panelists will discuss the various location issues faced by companies that are establishing a presence in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/dsRDKjv #internationalbusiness #hallboothsmith

Congratulations to Atlanta Attorney Wayne Satterfield for being ranked third on the list of Rising Stars by InsiderAdvantage's James Magazine! The list was announced in their 2020 Top Lobbyist Rankings Edition. https://hallboothsmith.com//James-Magazine-Sept-Oct-2020-R #JamesMagazine #governmentaffairs #georgia

This year masks are encouraged. Happy Halloween from all of us at HBS! #happyhalloween

Albany Attorney Kathryn Harden discusses a recent decision by the Georgia Court of Appeals holding that plaintiffs must prove gross negligence by clear and convincing evidence in all cases involving emergency medical treatment in the obstetrical unit. Follow the link to learn more: https://www.linkedin.com//expansion-heightened-negligence/ #medicalmalpractice #medicalmalpracticeattorney #albany #hallboothsmith

Congratulations to HBS Of Counsel Chuck Clay and Partner Brad Carver for being recognized as Top 2020 Registered Lobbyists by InsiderAdvantage's James Magazine! Additionally, Chuck Clay was inducted into James Magazine's Hall of Fame for his contribution and dedication to the field of government affairs in the state of Georgia. https://hallboothsmith.com//James-Magazine-Sept-Oct-2020-T #servingtoacheiveexcellence #hallboothsmith #jamesmagazine #halloffame #governmentaffairs

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear Lange v. California, which presents the issue of whether a police officer who has probable cause to believe that a pursued suspect has committed a misdemeanor may enter the suspect's home without a warrant. Partner Phillip Friduss discusses the details surrounding the case in the latest post on the Governmental Liability Blog. Follow the link below to learn more: https://hallboothsmith.com/supreme-court-takes-on-new-four/ #hallboothsmith #governmentalliability

Columbus Partner Teresa Pike Tomlinson will be part of the panel discussion this evening at the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Georgia Chapter’s Women’s Initiative virtual event, A Fireside Chat: Women & Politics In the Trenches. #corporatecounsel #hallboothsmith

Reimbursement Specialist Rebecca Hewitt and Attorney Katherine R. Heath will present this morning to the North Carolina Health Care Facilities Association on Medicaid issues facing providers and the involuntary discharge requirements for the state of North Carolina. https://www.nchcfa.org/events/calendar/ #healthcare #medicaid #hallboothsmith

Hall Booth Smith is proud to sponsor and be a part of the Georgia Senior Living Association’s Virtual Conference on October 27-28th. Follow the link for details: https://www.gasla.org/ #agingservices #longtermcare #hallboothsmith

In the latest post on the Life, Death and Taxes-estate planning blog, Columbus Partner Brad Coppedge dispels the common misperceptions about why someone might not need a will. Follow the link to learn more: https://hallboothsmith.com/why-everyone-needs-a-will-dispe/ #estateplanning #estateplanningattorney