by Leslie Walsh | May 18, 2026 | News
Happy Friday Team, The weekend is almost here! By special request, this week’s tip covers how to know when the late fee for past due income benefits is 15% vs. 20%. JOHN’S GEORGIA TIP OF THE WEEK: Penalty for Late Income Benefits – is it 15% or 20%?? It depends on if...
by Leslie Walsh | May 11, 2026 | News
Greetings, The decision of if, how and when to use our Independent Medical Evaluation (IME) to challenge benefits requested is usually a strategic one because you are limited. Each party has the right to obtain only one IME throughout the life of a claim, with...
by Leslie Walsh | May 5, 2026 | News
Happy Monday, team, The week’s tip covers the potential impact of the DOJ’s recent marijuana reclassification on Georgia’s intoxication defense. The statute is clear at this point, but things could change if Governor Kemp signs the Senate Bill 220 aka “Putting...
by Leslie Walsh | Apr 28, 2026 | News
Editor: Felicia Wymer, Partner, Pensacola Office Author: Travis Coleman, Partner, Tampa Office Author: Katie Valley, Associate, Jacksonville Office James E. Padgett v. State of Florida Department of Transportation/Division of Risk Management JCC Walker: Pensacola...
by Leslie Walsh | Apr 27, 2026 | News
Greetings, last week the US Dept of Justice (DOJ) issued an order regarding medical marijuana at the Federal level. Since 1970, marijuana has been classified by the US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) as a Schedule 1 drug, the same as heroin and...
by Leslie Walsh | Apr 13, 2026 | News
Greetings, I had quite a few follow up questions regarding the new Statute of Limitations caselaw, so thought I would share with all. As always, each case has nuances, so please reach out to discuss any specific situations. What claims are affected by the 1st...
