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‘Deeply Troubled’ 11th Circuit Revives Claim of Woman Jailed over $745 Fine
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Fine Print Dooms Limitation-of-Liability Clause
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Matt Moffett elected secretary-treasurer of GDLA
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Under Limited Circumstances, Right of Contribution Still Exists Under Georgia's Apportionment Law
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Kroger argues it shouldn’t be liable for arrest of customer its workers thought was passing a fake $100 bill
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Court of Appeals Affirms Summary Judgment for DOT Against Driver Who Could Not Prove Rainwater Accumulation
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A Rare Motion to Dismiss Granted in a Premises Liability/Negligent Security Lawsuit
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GRSMB Recognized as a 2013 Go-To Law Firm for Fortune 500 Companies
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A Rare Motion to Dismiss Granted in a Premises Liability/Negligent Security Lawsuit
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2013 Georgia Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Announced
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It is Necessary to Identify Available Insurance Coverage in Discovery
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Surprise deal ends theater trial Monday
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Matt Moffett receives CLMP certification
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Spoliation: Can it really work for the defense too?
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Summary Judgment for Road Designer Where Driver Ignores Existing Signs and Causes Wreck
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Socks for the Sole & Christmas Toy Drive
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“Can I Be Sued for My Design?” Presentation Given for Roadway Engineers
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GRSMB Attorney Nicole Leet selected as liaison
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Employee Cannot Sue Fellow Worker When He Has Received Workers' Compensation Benefits
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A Win for the Girl Scouts
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Highlighted by DRI, The Voice of the Defense Bar, for victory in “bullying” case
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Holding the criminal accountable, even if the plaintiff's lawyer doesn't want to!
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Recent elections of our attorneys at Georgia Defense Lawyers Association meeting
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Juries Are Allowed to Apportion Damages to Criminal Assailants in Premises Liability Cases
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Attorney Nicole Leet appointed to 2nd term on State Bar of Georgia committee
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Training the Litigators of Tomorrow
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Divided Supreme Court Rules against Insurer in Reservation of Rights Case
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A Party May Not Be Excluded From the Courtroom Because of Her Physical or Mental Condition
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The Legal Tender
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Insurers Must Pay Diminution in Value for Real Property
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Daily Report: Judge throws out Bully case
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Judge throws out Bully case
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The Lawsuit Involving the “Bully” Movie Gets Mentioned on Slate.com After Being Won by GRSMB Attorneys.
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Michael Rust elected to Atlanta Bar Association’s Board of Directors for 2012-2013
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Loser Pays!
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Assigning Fault Heard on Appeal
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Role of Bullying in Teen Suicide Disputed
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Daily Report: Role of Bullying in Teen Suicide Disputed
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Paying your fair share (but only your fair share)!
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Apportionment Required Even if Plaintiff is not Negligent
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Construction Site Accident Claim Barred Under Independent Contractor Theory
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Speaker Matt Moffett (w/ edit)
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Matt Moffett Teaches CLE Seminar on February 2, 2012
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Matt Moffett Speaks at Litigation Counsel of America
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Judge is Given Discretion in Awarding Attorney’s Fees
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Pattern Jury Charge on Comparative Negligence Thrown Out
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Apportionment in Premises Liability – A Defense Perspective
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Decision Report
A Win for Our Client in an Insurance Coverage Case Involving the Duty to Defend
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Georgia Supreme Court Upholds Statute of Repose for Construction Defects
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GRSMB in the Community with GAP
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Construction Project Indemnification Upheld
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Switch Pays Off For Defense Lawyer
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Jury Instruction Allowing Apportionment of Fault Against a Non-Party Criminal Approved in Premises Liability Case
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Switch Pays Off For Defense Lawyer
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Court of Appeals Rules in Favor of Client in Fraud Case
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Convenience Stores May Be Liable For Sale of Alcohol Under Dram Shop Act
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Expert Causation Testimony Required in Toxic Tort Case
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Gray, Rust, St. Amand, Moffett & Brieske attorney, Nicole C. Leet, Admitted to Prestigious Young Lawyers Division Leadership Academy
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2nd Annual Deposition Boot Camp A Success
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Florida Wrongful Death Law Violates Public Policy of Georgia
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Employee On The Way To Work Is Not In The Scope Of Employment
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Court of Appeals Rules on When Late Notice of a Claim Voids Coverage
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Divided Court of Appeals Applies Assumption of Risk to Nine-Year-Old
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Court of Appeals Agrees That a Manufacturer Does Not Have a Duty to Warn of Obvious and Avoidable Dangers
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Supreme Court Will Not Rule on Apportionment Issue
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Georgia Supreme Court Rules that Negligent Workmanship Can Be An “Occurrence” Under Commercial General Liability Policy
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Court of Appeals Affirms $5M Wrongful Death Award
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Supreme Court Agrees to Rule on Apportionment Issue
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Ruling Against Insurer Regarding the Duty to Defend in an Assault and Battery Case
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Opinion Report
Court of Appeals Eliminates Cross-Claims for Contribution and Set-Offs for Settlements
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A Win for Our Client in a Wrongful Death Case Involving a Franchisor/Franchisee Relationship
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Decision Report
Insurer Loses Subrogation Case Based on Voluntary Payment Doctrine
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A Good Decision for Property Owners When Construction Accidents Occur
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Fulton County Jury Awards $4.3M in Slip and Fall
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DeKalb County Judges Allow Apportionment Against Criminal Assailant in Premises Liability Case
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Opinion Report
Court of Appeals Win for the Defendant in a Trip and Fall Case
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Supreme Court Rules for Defendants in Bizarre Case Regarding the Necessity of Expert Testimony
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Decision Report
Court of Appeals Answers Apportionment Question in Favor of Defendants
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Supreme Court Agrees that Expert Should Not Have Been Allowed to Testify in Bridge Construction Case
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Court of Appeals Upholds $11 Million Judgment and Adopts “Doctrine of Statutory Employment” For Trucking Companies.
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Moffett Representing LeVerette [video]
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Kia Defends Against Wrongful Death Suit
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Case Report
Court of Appeals Defines Which Workers Are Considered “Employees” on a Construction Site
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Opinion Report
Supreme Court Approves of Private Communications Between Defense Counsel and Plaintiffs' Treating Physicians
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In the News
Case Highlights Debate Over Apportionment
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Decision Report
Insurer Must Pay Seven Figure Settlement for Which There Was No Coverage Because of Failure to Properly Reserve Rights
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Opinion Report
Doctrine of “Avoidable Consequences” Leads to Summary Judgment for Defendants
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Verdicts and Settlements
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Vassilieva v. Crowe
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Case Report
Failure of Insured to Consent to Settlement Eliminates Right of Subrogation
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Opinion Report
Specificity is Required for Indemnification Agreements
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Opinion Report
Northern District of Georgia Finds No duty to Defend in Declaratory Judgment Action Dealing with Self-Funded Retention Provision of CGL Policy
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Opinion Report
Georgia Supreme Court Agrees That “On Call” Does Not Equal “On The Job”
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Decision Report
Georgia Court of Appeals Rules That Defective Workmanship May Be An “Occurrence” Under a CGL Policy, But Excluded As a “Business Risk”
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Defense Uses ‘Reptile’ Strategy Against Keenan
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Decision Report
The Georgia Supreme Court Clarifies Rules for Cancellation of an Automobile Insurance Policy
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Opinion Report
Georgia Supreme Court Overturns Damages Limits in Malpractice Cases
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Defense Uses 'Reptile' Strategy Against Keenan
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Grammens v. Dollar [video]
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Justices Hear Explosive Debate
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