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For more than 30 years, the lawyers at Parks, Chesin & Walbert have been committed to representing clients in a wide array of litigation matters.
2018-03-29 18:06
Parks, Chesin & Walbert’s 2018 is off to a great start with a jury verdict of almost $200,000 on behalf of a firefighter who was wrongfully terminated. In October of 1990, Allen Go… Read More
2018-03-29 18:01
On December 21, 2011, Wayne Nichols suffered significant injuries when a car driven by Andrew Fannin ran a stop sign and collided with Mr. Nichols vehicle as he was entering an intersection… Read More
2018-03-29 17:56
In July of 2010, Fulton County Deputy County Manager Gwendolyn Warren and Maria Colon, the Fulton County Professional Standards Officer in charge of the Office of Professional Standards (&ld&hell…Read More
2018-03-29 17:53
PCW partner Matt Maguire, along with co-counsel Jonathan Pope of Hasty Pope, LLP, obtained a verdict of $833,000 (and total judgment in excess of $1,000,000) for their client, James Lyle, in… Read More
2018-02-18 21:31
Daniel Cole represents both plaintiffs and defendants in employment and business litigation. Daniel has worked in variety of roles since law school, allowing him to provide unique insight an… Read More
2017-11-10 16:17
Jennifer K. Coalson is a trial lawyer whose practice focuses on a wide array of complex civil litigation, including cases involving civil rights, employment discrimination and retaliation, p… Read More
2017-07-29 18:04
Bernard Best came to the United Sates from Barbados, where he was a police officer. Once in Atlanta, he trained to become a housing inspector and obtained a job with the City of Atlanta in A… Read More
2017-01-27 16:07
Sheila Bilimoria an associate at Parks, Chesin & Walbert, P.C. and works in a variety of practice areas, including but not limited to personal injury, civil litigation, employment law, a… Read More
2016-11-20 17:20
Roger Murdoch is probably thankful he has insurance.
Earlier this year, Gretchen Carlson, a former high-profile news anchor on Fox News, sued Roger Ailes and Fox for damages relating to deca… Read More
2016-11-20 17:20
Mention sexual harassment to anyone of news-viewing age in the 1990s and few names spring to mind faster than Anita Hill or Clarence Thomas. The phrase “sexual harassment” was fi… Read More
2016-11-20 17:15
It is only in the last 50 years that sexual harassment has become recognized as an obstacle to a safe working environment for all employees. For hundreds of years it was nearly impossible fo… Read More
2016-11-20 17:05
In September, Georgetown University announced preferential admissions status would be given to descendants of slaves that were used to benefit the University (specifically 272 slaves that we… Read More
2016-11-20 17:00
The employer-employee relationship is a power dynamic that can often involve emotions. When an employee is terminated it is important for cooler heads to prevail in order to avoid litigation… Read More
2016-11-20 16:05
Retirees focus on two key things when deciding where to retire: healthcare and income taxes. More than favorable weather, seniors need low (or no) income taxes, manageable property taxes and… Read More
2016-11-20 16:00
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 makes workplace sexual harassment illegal. Sexual harassment includes sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other sexual conduct that &ld&hell…Read More
2016-11-20 15:55
On a local and national scale, whistleblowers are starting to win.
In August, the U.S. tax court awarded over $17 million to a pair of whistleblowers in a landmark decision that expanded the… Read More
2016-10-14 22:40
In 2011, the U.S. Department of Education, under the instruction of the Obama Administration, sent a letter to colleges and universities across the country clarifying (and in the opinion of… Read More
2016-10-11 21:40
A Mass Shooting Tragedy Claims 49 Lives
On June 12, 2016, Omar Mateen, a U.S.-born-and-raised Afghani, entered an Orlando night club with a SIG Sauer MCX semi-automatic rifle and a 9mm Glock… Read More
2016-10-10 20:25
The first bill President Obama ever signed as President was the Lilly Ledbetter Equal Pay Act. The law amended the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It clarified the statute of limitations on bringi… Read More
2016-10-10 20:20
The default presumption for an employer/employee relationship across the United States is “at-will”. What does “at-will” mean? In an at-will relationship, employment… Read More
2016-10-10 20:15
Many employees, and potential employees experience harassment and discrimination based on their gender, disability, race or sexual orientation. Sometimes the behavior is subtle, and sometime… Read More
2016-09-30 23:25
The person that handed you your last greasy hamburger, plate of fries, or coffee cup could very well be making less an hour than your entire order costs.
The Fair Labor Standards Act was imp… Read More
2016-09-30 02:20
What is an independent contractor? How does a worker know if they are supposed to be an independent contractor or an employee? To determine a worker classification, one must look at the rela… Read More
2016-09-27 17:00
The baby boomer generation is defined as those born between 1946 and 1964. Today, baby boomers make up the older side of the workforce, ranging from ages 52 to 70. Many companies owe their e… Read More
2016-09-24 12:20
During the 2014-2015 NFL post-season, New England Patriot quarterback Tom Brady was charged with deflating footballs in order to make them easier to throw and catch. This scandal was dubbed… Read More
2016-09-23 22:15
“I’m pregnant,” can be the happiest phrase a person hears in their life (or the most terrifying). If a couple has been trying to become pregnant for years and their prayers… Read More
2016-09-23 21:45
Questions around voter ID laws have circulated the Country over this past year. From Texas to North Carolina, courts have commented on the constitutionality of these laws. This will likely h… Read More
2016-09-23 21:40
On May 18, 2016, the federal government announced the final changes to the overtime rule— changes that will impact white collar, non-exempt FLSA workers. This announcement brought abou… Read More
2016-09-21 15:45
Have you ever left your job and moved your family across the country for a job that doesn’t live up to its description? Unfortunately, many people have. In some cases, either the job o… Read More
2016-09-21 15:00
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (known as the EEOC) is in trouble again for its aggressive behavior. In CRST Van Expedited, Inc. v. EEOC, the court held that the defendant was en… Read More
2016-09-21 14:55
Timothy Foster was convicted of murder in Rome, Georgia in 1987 by an all-white jury and sentenced to death. He was just 19-years-old at the time. Prior to his trial, five potential jurors (… Read More
2016-08-31 19:25
Twenty years ago, employees around the world wasted the company dime playing solitaire. Fifteen years ago, it was AOL Instant Messenger. Ten years ago it was Facebook—and today, Snapch… Read More
2016-08-29 17:20
In Georgia, where the right to bear arms is historic, many people are adamant that they ought to be able to take their guns where they please. Some people carry their arms at work and they d… Read More
2016-08-28 20:20
If you think that work is going to be your reprieve from the incessant political pontification of your friends on Facebook and social media, think again. No one could have predicted the 2016… Read More
2016-08-26 23:15
You may have heard the term Bitcoin and wondered what it means. Bitcoin is the most well-known form of digital currency. It came about in 2009 seemingly as backlash to the financial crisis c… Read More
2016-08-26 21:30
Being out of work is awful. However, having to worry about losing your current job is also extremely stressful. If your employment is like most others’, it falls under the category of… Read More
2016-08-26 21:25
One minute, you’re in the park lifting your recently fed, marvelously happy four-month old in the air, and the next the baby is screaming and has made her way into your spouse’s… Read More
2016-08-26 21:20
The National Football League (NFL) has been under intense scrutiny over the safety of the game, the debilitating head trauma current and retired players suffer, and what can be done to impro… Read More
2016-08-10 23:20
Unless you work under an employment contract or are a member of a union, an employer in almost every state can fire you at-will. “At-will” employment means employees can be fired… Read More
2016-08-05 18:15
What is fattism and why is it an issue? A recent academic argument, written by professors Philip Rostant and Tamara Hervey defines the term. According to them, fattism is the prejudicial mis… Read More
2016-08-05 17:50
Some of our country’s greatest legal minds sit on the U.S. Supreme Court. When a nominee for our nation’s highest court is announced (as was the case in March of this year) much… Read More
2016-08-05 17:30
Can employers spy on their employees? It is legal? Today, almost all employees use some type of electronic device as a part of their work. Whether its a time clock, company car, mobile phone… Read More
2016-08-05 17:15
Last November, unauthorized Georgia voter information was released. The twelve recipients of the information spanned from the media to GunOwner magazine. Needless to say, this created a fren… Read More
2016-08-04 23:25
New York has led the way in promoting social rights in the United States. The passing of the Family Leave policy in April 2016 is the latest evidence of this. Governor Andrew Cuomo signed th… Read More
2016-08-02 22:20
Facebook is inescapable. We have it on our phones and our computers. We’re constantly sent notifications for incessant friend requests. We need to face it, Facebook has become omniscie… Read More
2016-08-02 22:20
Uber: It’s a brand name that has become renowned across the world. The company is known for offering cheap and convenient rides across major cities.
But is that what it really does?
Ce… Read More
2016-08-02 22:15
On May 18, 2016, the U.S. Department of Labor updated their rules on overtime pay. This could end up affecting more than four million workers nationwide. The rule changes the standard for de… Read More
2016-08-02 22:10
People have been living in Georgia since it was founded as an English colony in 1773. That means there are Georgia laws that potentially date back to 1733. That said, it’s impossible t… Read More
2016-07-06 20:05
In January 1960, the undefeated Syracuse Orange football team beat Texas in the Cotton Bowl to win their only National Championship to date. This win was due in part to the performance of st… Read More
2016-07-05 23:05
EEOC v. Georgia Power Company proved that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) will pursue action against companies that discriminate against disabled employees. This case… Read More
2016-07-01 22:30
Americans are struggling economically. As a result, 2016 Presidential campaigns address citizens’ grievances as a central part of their campaign platforms.
Workers claim corporations a… Read More
2016-07-01 02:50
As the holiday season approaches, employees will be turning their attention towards taking time off for their summer vacations. At the same time, their employers will already be considering… Read More
2016-06-29 00:50
The E-Verify program is a key component of employment law in the United States. Why? Federal law obliges all companies to ensure that only citizens of the United States (or foreign citizens… Read More
2016-06-26 12:45
Let’s be honest—no one wants to need an attorney, but sometimes you do. Needing an attorney and not hiring one or hiring one too late could cost you time, money, or even your fre… Read More
2016-06-22 21:45
Demand letters are formal notices that may be written by private individuals as well as lawyers. The term itself stems from the fact that the letters essentially require recipients to rectif… Read More
2016-06-20 17:45
Georgia Governor Nathan Deal’s vetoing of the Religious Freedom Bill caused huge controversy across the state. Both those in favor of the Bill and those arguing against it have valid r… Read More
2016-06-16 20:00
Graduate school is expensive. That said, not everyone has the luxury of being able to be a full-time student. If you’ve made the decision to go for a higher degree while continuing to… Read More
2016-06-09 00:35
The court and attorneys on both sides face an extra challenge when picking a jury in Cobb County, Georgia for the Justin Ross Harris trial, a case that has had heavy publicity. Mr. Harris is… Read More
2016-06-05 02:40
Recently, I heard the CEO of a Fortune 100 company (who is a white male) describe an “a-ha” moment he had. His “a-ha” moment occurred when he finally realized what d… Read More
2016-06-03 19:45
When UnitedHealthcare (UHC) announced its plan to stop offering health insurance policies in the marketplaces (or “exchanges”) established by the Affordable Care Act (“ACA… Read More
2016-06-03 19:40
Sometimes famous people do dumb things on social media.
Like in 2014, when Shaquille O’Neal, (former NBA star) used the social media site Instagram to post a picture of himself mocking… Read More
2016-06-03 19:35
In Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association, nine teachers who all declined to join the California Teachers Association filed suit. They claimed that the mandatory collection of an agen… Read More
2016-06-03 19:20
Background checks: They have become a natural part of the hiring process for employers. Why? Employers want to make sure they’re consistently considering all key aspects of the lives… Read More
2016-06-03 19:15
The laws that govern employment in one nation have an impact on other nations, too. This is perhaps most true when it comes to China and US. In this era of globalized trade, the way that a n… Read More
2016-06-03 19:15
A recent ruling against the Walker County School District has the Georgia administration system paying attention to their rules and procedures. The lawsuit was filed by a teacher in a Walker… Read More
2016-06-03 19:10
The Panama Papers: The fallout from this leaked document has been explosive. The Panama Papers scandal resulted from a long and painstaking investigation by the International Consortium of I… Read More
2016-06-03 19:05
Progress has been made in Georgia as people suffering from certain medical conditions are now able to use medical marijuana products to alleviate their symptoms. However, since Georgia is a… Read More
2016-05-18 02:00
These days, all eyes are on Ross Harris— or the man who left his young son to die alone in a broiling hot SUV. Though Ross Harris’s son’s death is tragic, The Ross Harris… Read More
2016-05-12 23:30
It was big news in March when Erin Andrews, sports reporter and co-host of Dancing with the Stars, was awarded a whopping $55 million dollars by a Tennessee jury in her lawsuit against Marri… Read More
2016-05-12 23:30
It was big news in March when Erin Andrews, sports reporter and co-host of Dancing with the Stars, was awarded a whopping $55 million dollars by a Tennessee jury in her lawsuit against Marri… Read More
2016-05-12 23:25
April 12, 2016 was Equal Pay Day. In 2015, Equal Pay Day was on April 14th. In 2013, it was on April 9th. Why? The date moves not with the day of the week or the calendar, but based on what… Read More
2016-05-12 23:20
Georgia, North Carolina, and Mississippi have all made the news recently because of legislation that allows discrimination towards LGBT people. However, so far each state’s legislation… Read More
2016-05-12 23:10
Both employers and potential employees should be aware of the discrimination that can occur as early as the interview and the hiring stage of employment. While employers want to hire candida… Read More
2016-05-12 23:05
When times are hard and business goes wrong, an entrepreneur’s worst nightmare may come true: They may be forced into bankruptcy. The benefit of bankruptcy is that it provides people w… Read More
2016-04-30 17:00
In 2013, Texas passed HB-2. HB-2 is a law that increases regulations on abortion. The law’s stated purpose is to increase women’s health and safety. Opponents of the law challeng… Read More
2016-04-30 17:00
In 2013, Texas passed HB-2. HB-2 is a law that increases regulations on abortion. The law’s stated purpose is to increase women’s health and safety. Opponents of the law challeng… Read More
2016-04-29 23:15
In March, immigrant would-be students in Georgia attempted to challenge the state’s university system. Why? The university system currently doesn’t allow immigrants to take advan… Read More
2016-04-28 02:20
As the Erin Andrews case has shown, sharing nude pictures of celebrities is punishable in law. Andrews was awarded $55 million after she was illegally recorded in the privacy of her hotel ro… Read More
2016-04-25 19:30
No one should have to wake up in the morning and wonder, “Am I going to be discriminated against today?” Unfortunately, giant corporations such as Uber, Walmart, or McDonald&rsqu&hell…Read More
2016-04-22 23:25
In this era of independent contractors, workers have the ability to work for themselves as consultants for other companies. If they’d like, they can simply fulfill tasks that companies… Read More
2016-04-22 23:20
The hugely respected Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia’s death has had massive implications for developments in employment law across America. As predictions about ongoing cases are… Read More
2016-04-22 23:00
Work functions: even if attendance is not mandatory, employees often feel compelled to attend.
Under most circumstances employers are permitted to require their employees attend a work funct… Read More
2016-04-19 19:56
Age discrimination against employees at least forty years old has been deemed illegal in most circumstances since President Johnson signed the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) int… Read More
2016-04-17 23:00
Historically, the Supreme Court Justice has not been a diverse group. Only in the past several decades have Presidents even nominated candidates who fell outside the categories of white, Pro… Read More
2016-04-13 22:25
Kesha’s attempts to void her recording contracts with Lukaz “Dr. Luke” Gottwald and Sony are directly related to allegations of harassment and rape. The lawsuit and the med… Read More
2016-04-13 22:20
In 1942— long before the advent of the Internet or social media— Thumper offered Bambi some sage advice: “if you can’t say something nice, don’t say nothing at… Read More
2016-04-12 22:40
The news about pop music star Kesha’s employment lawsuit is abuzz. Kesha– whose real name is Kesha Rose Sebert— filed a civil lawsuit in attempts to void her recording cont… Read More
2016-04-11 21:00
Addiction affects everyone to some degree. If the addiction is severe enough—and perhaps requires rehab—addiction can affect employment. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) a… Read More
2016-04-11 20:55
It isn’t always easy to juggle work and family life. If you or a loved one need to request medical leave you and your employer must follow the provisions set forth in the Family and Me… Read More
2016-04-11 20:50
The labor exchange involves trading time and skill for money. Employers are all fully aware that they are required to properly pay their workers for all of the hours they work (as is clearly… Read More
2016-04-11 20:45
Workers usually begin their jobs with hope that their relationship with their employer will be long lasting, positive, and fruitful. It is an unfortunate fact that this does not always end u… Read More
2016-04-11 20:45
As autistic children grow up, their parents may wonder how to help prepare their children for adulthood. They may ask: “Will my child be able to live on their own or will they need mor… Read More
2016-04-11 20:15
While employers legally can and do set the standards when it comes to the dress and appearance of their employees—employers have to adhere to what’s laid out in a federal law cal… Read More
2016-04-11 18:55
Around election time, people become impassioned about politics and the political choices that other people “ought” to be making. This passion can follow them to the most inapprop… Read More
2016-03-11 19:35
The State of Georgia may have an anti-discrimination law on the books. This legislative session includes the introduction of House Bill 849 titled the “Georgia Civil Rights in Public A… Read More
2016-02-28 20:00
When you’re at work, the last thing you are thinking about is whether or not your coworker is packing heat. However, according to the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than… Read More
2016-02-27 23:45
If your employment matter has not been resolved to your satisfaction and has progressed to the stage where you have retained a private attorney you will need to work with your lawyer to try… Read More
2016-02-25 23:40
Wages, hours, and overtime: These are common concerns of employees starting a new job. New employees might assume that their employer will follow the law when it comes to communicating issue… Read More
2016-02-24 00:45
Businesses are always on the lookout for developments in the law so they can learn how they may be affected. One particular law suit that has peaked businesses’ interest has been progr… Read More
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