Publications and Presentations

Partner Eric Frisch is scheduled to present on EMRs and liability at the Pediatrics by the Sea & Pediatric Coding Conference hosted by the Georgia Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics on June 13, 2012 at the Ritz Carlton in Amelia Island, GA.

For more information, please visit the Georgia Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics website.

"Malpractice Update - Who is Your Client and Who Else to Worry About." Shannon Sprinkle. State Bar of Georgia Annual Meeting 2012. May 31, 2012. (Savannah, GA)

Clarity may be on the horizon with respect to application of Georgia's apportionment statute - O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33 - in negligent security premises liability cases.  Seven years after the enactment of the statute, and with continued disagreement within the State Bar and inconsistent rulings from the courts, the Georgia Supreme Court will get its first opportunity to provide clarity on this topic.

Click here to read more.

"Malpractice Update - Who is Your Client and Who Else to Worry About."  Shannon Sprinkle. Georgia Residential Real Estate ICLE Seminar. February 10, 2012. (Atlanta, GA)

Paul Sperry, Patrick Norris, and Tyler Winton presented a program on contractual issues and common legal pitfalls related to building enclosure on Thursday, January 19, 2012 at a meeting for The Building Enclosure Council–Charleston. This three part program included presentations on "Mock Mediation: Can't We All Just Get Along?," "Green Building and Potential for Litigation Involving Building Enclosure," and "Common Insurance Policies and Typical Coverage Provided for Claims That Relate to The Building Enclosure."

Healthcare practice group Partner Eric Frisch spoke on minimizing risks and avoiding malpractice claims at the annual meeting of the Georgia Society of Plastic Surgeons on December 17, 2011 at the Grand Hyatt Buckhead Hotel in Atlanta, GA.

"Insurance Coverage Litigation." Mike Ethridge. NBI Annual South Carolina Insurance Coverage Litigation Seminar. December 6, 2011. Charleston, SC.

Tom Cox gave a presentation, "Out of Commission? Georgia’s Charter Schools after Gwinnett County School District v. Cox," at the 2011 GSBA/GSSA Annual Conference on December 2, 2011. Cox's presentation discussed the future of Georgia charter schools after the 2011 Supreme Court decision.

Click here to read the information provided during the presentation.

"Legal malpractice claims now assignable in Georgia." Shannon M. Sprinkle. LPL eAdvisory, an enewsletter from the ABA Standing Committee on Lawyers' Professional Liability. December 2011.

The Commercial Real Estate Section of the Georgia Bar had their annual one day seminar in Atlanta on December 1, 2011. Joe Kingma spoke on malpractice avoidance to the attendees, which included attendees in Savannah and Tifton by video conference.

"Developments in Accounting Malpractice" in "Recent Developments Affecting Professionals', Officers', and Directors' Liability." Lindsey P. Hettinger. 46.2 Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Law Journal. Winter 2011.

David W. Overstreet co-presented a seminar on legal malpractice trends and best practices for avoidance to attorneys from North Carolina, Louisiana, Mississippi, Georgia, and Florida.

Bill Jones spoke at the CMMA South Atlantic Chapter breakfast on November 15, 2011 as part of a panel discussion regarding the topic "Construction Management Agent Not at Risk: Is there any such thing as "not at risk"?.

Healthcare practice group partner Eric Frisch spoke on apportionment of damages at the 27th annual Medical Malpractice Law Institute seminar at Amelia Island. Associate Joe Hoffman researched and wrote the supporting paper, which was very well-received.

"E&O Topics for Foreclosure Practitioners." Shannon Sprinkle. 2011 Real Property Foreclosure ICLE Seminar; Atlanta, GA. November 4, 2011.

Sarah Wetmore participated in a Career Series panel discussion on networking for the students at the Charleston School of Law on Wednesday, November 2^nd, at 5:00 p.m.  The primary focus of the panel was to educate the students at the Charleston School of Law on the value of networking and the importance of civility and professionalism.

Sarah Wetmore moderated the AIA Contracts Seminar, "Know what you're getting into before you sign your next AIA contract," on October 26, 2011 in Mt. Pleasant, SC.  At the seminar, she was also the co-presenter of "Negotiating the Contract - Contractual 'Do's' and 'Do Not's'."

"What's on Your Mind? Answering the Questions of Architects and Engineers." Greg Wheeler, Bill Jones, Ryan Wilhelm. Carlock, Copeland & Stair, LLP's 17th Annual Risk Management Seminar. October 25, 2011. Atlanta, GA.

"Building a Solid Foundation," a risk management seminar for lawyers. Joe Kingma. Birmingham, AL on October 21, 2011.

Jack Daniel participated in, "Practice Basics for the New Lawyer," a professionalism panel at the Charleston School of Law and South Carolina Women Lawyers Association Presentation on October 14th, 2011.

Charlie McDaniel presented at the Lorman Coverage Seminar, Understanding the Current CGL Policy, on October 12, 2011. McDaniel spoke on Indemnification and Additional Insured Issues and The CGL Policy and Coverage B during two different seminars titled "When Your Named Insured's Agreements Expand or Contract Your Coverage" and "The Often Forgotten Segment of the Insuring Agreement."

"Do you have a case of "Would've, Should've, Could've"?" Amy Urban. Georgia Occupational Health Nurses Conference. October 7, 2011 (Pine Mountain, GA).

On September 8, 2011, Joe Kingma, Partner and head of the Firm's Commercial Litigation practice group, presented the Georgia Professional Liability Section's report on the Newell Recycling case to the Executive Committee of the State Bar of Georgia. The Georgia Supreme Court's Newell decision suggests that the statute of limitations for professional liability claims against lawyers, accountants, engineers, architects and the like is six years when there is a written contract. For the past 50 years Georgia decisions had consistently ruled that the statute of limitations was four years for claims against most of these professionals. The report had been compiled and edited by Carlock Copeland's Pete Werdesheim, who chaired the Section's subcommittee on this report. Kingma argued to the State Bar that the confusion raised by the Newell decision would increase professional liability litigation and make insurance more expensive and difficult to obtain. It could also encourage professionals to avoid written engagement letters. Kingma suggested that the Section draft a comprehensive Professional Liability Statute of Limitations and the State Bar agreed. The Bar wants the draft by November so it can gain the support of accountants, architects, and engineers and then seek passage in the Georgia Legislature in January of 2012. If you are interested in contributing or commenting let Joe Kingma, Pete Werdesheim or another member of the Section know your thoughts soon.

"Building a Solid Foundation," a risk management seminar for lawyers. Joe Kingma. Atlanta, GA on September 7, 2011.

Pete Werdesheim chaired a subcommittee of the Professional Liability Section of the State Bar of Georgia, which submitted a report to the State Bar's Executive Committee on the status of the statute of limitations governing malpractice claims against lawyers.

Joe Kingma was interviewed for "25 years of learning," an article in CAMICO's newsletter, Impact, that explores the history and current climate of fraud-related claims. Based on his extensive experience as a professional liability attorney, Kingma discusses the current climate of fraud-related claims and how the economy is causing a rise in these claims.

Joe Kingma was interviewed by Meredith Hobbs of the Daily Report to comment on his experience with malpractice claims being driven by real estate deals.  "Failed real estate deals driving malpractice claims." Meredith Hobbs. Daily Report. July 19, 2011.

"Court decision not fatal to charters." Thomas A. Cox. Atlanta Journal-Constitution. July 18, 2011.

Fred Valz, Renee Little, Heather Miller, and Lee Weatherly co-presented "Significant Developments in Georgia and South Carolina Law" at the General Liability and Workers' Compensation Seminar hosted by Carlock, Copeland & Stair, LLP on June 22, 2011.

Michael Ethridge and Ryan Wilhelm co-presented, with Joseph Fried of Fried Rogers Goldberg, LLC, "Preparing the Case to Win: Pre-Suit Considerations and Preparations" at the General Liability and Workers' Compensation Seminar hosted by Carlock, Copeland & Stair, LLP on June 22, 2011.  The panel was moderated by Renee Little.

Dave Root, Adam Appel, Michael Ethridge, and Lee Weatherly co-presented "Don’t Lose the Defense Before the Case Begins: A Discussion on Spoliation of Evidence and Avoiding E-Discovery Pitfalls" at the General Liability and Workers' Compensation Seminar hosted by Carlock, Copeland & Stair, LLP on June 22, 2011.

Lynn Olmert moderated "Recent Trends in Pain Management," presented by Dr. Keith C. Raziano of The Physicians' Pain and Rehabilitation Specialists of Georgia, P.C., at the General Liability and Workers' Compensation Seminar hosted by Carlock, Copeland & Stair, LLP on June 22, 2011.

Chris Whitlock moderated "Medicare Compliance: A Discussion for the Experienced Adjuster," presented by Melisa C. Zwiling of Carr Allison, at the General Liability and Workers' Compensation Seminar hosted by Carlock, Copeland & Stair, LLP on June 22, 2011.

Amy Urban and Jeremy Davis co-presented, with Judge Warren Massey from the State Board of Workers' Compensation, "He Said, She Said, and the Court Said" at the General Liability and Workers' Compensation Seminar hosted by Carlock, Copeland & Stair, LLP on June 22, 2011.

Tom Carlock co-presented, with J. Matthew Dwyer of Dwyer Law Group and Judge Patsy Porter from the Fulton County State Court, "Do Not Detail the Defense with Ethical Lapses" at the General Liability and Workers' Compensation Seminar hosted by Carlock, Copeland & Stair, LLP on June 22, 2011.  The panel was moderated by Charlie McDaniel.

"Practice Tips: How to Avoid E-Discovery Problems After Receiving Notice of a Claim but Before the Lawsuit is Filed."  David Root and Claire Arnett.  General Liability and Workers' Compensation Seminar. June 22, 2011. Atlanta, GA.

"Recent Developments in Third-Party Bad Faith and Reservation of Rights/Duty to Defend."  Fred Valz.  General Liability and Workers' Compensation Seminar. June 22, 2011. Atlanta, GA.

"Venue in South Carolina: The Most Important Factors in Valuing S.C. Cases" and "South Carolina Spoliation." Lee Weatherly.  General Liability and Workers' Compensation Seminar. June 22, 2011. Atlanta, GA.

"Spoliation: Practice Pointers for Avoiding Sanctions."  Adam Appel and Kim Ruder.  General Liability and Workers' Compensation Seminar. June 22, 2011. Atlanta, GA.

Chris Whitlock presented "Hypothetical Scenarios & Ethical Considerations in Settlement" at a continuing education meeting on June 8, 2011.

"Green Building Risks and Management." David Harmon. Sustain SC 2011 Coference hosted by U.S Green Building Council - South Carolina Chapter. June 3, 2011 (Columbia, SC).

"When Patients Require Transfer: The Scope of Emergency Care Immunity." Angela Forstie. Law Journal Newsletters, Medical Malpractice Law & Strategy. June 2011.

Lynn Olmert presented "Ethical Consideration in Settlements/Mediations/Rehabilitation Conferences" at a continuing education meeting on May 18, 2011.

Amy Urban presented "Communications with Medical Providers: Ethical Limitations" at a continuing education meeting on May 18, 2011.

Courtney Johnston presented "Ethical Considerations in the Claim Investigative Process" at a continuing education meeting on May 18, 2011.

Joe Kingma presented "Building A Solid Foundation," a 3-hour Risk Management Webinar to lawyers on May 17, 2011.

Pete Werdesheim presented "Building A Solid Foundation," a 3-hour Risk Management Webinar to lawyers on May 17, 2011.

"When the Rain Delay Ends and Play Resumes: Adjusting Your Game to the New Conditions." Kent Stair. Carlock, Copeland & Stair, LLP's Annual South Carolina Risk Management Seminar. May 13, 2011. Charleston, SC.

John Rogers and Shannon Sprinkle assumed the role of Counsel of Record for Defense during a malpractice scenario at the first ever State Bar of Georgia Professional Liability Section seminar. "Houston...We have A Problem" - Not Your Typical Malpractice Seminar took place on May 5, 2011 in Atlanta. Please visit the ICLE website for more information.

Pete Werdesheim gave a presentation on avoiding malpractice claims to the Clayton County Bar Association on April 21, 2011.

Pete Werdesheim co-presented with NAPA in-housel counsel, Damon Elmore, at the State Bar of Georgia Young Lawyers Division spring meeting in Las Vegas, NV on April 1, 2011.

"Emerging Trends in Trucking Litigation: New Risks, Recent Developments and What to Expect in the Year Ahead." Renee Y. Little (co-presenter). American Conference Institute's Premier Forum on Defending and Managing Trucking Litigation. March 31, 2011 (Chicago, IL).

Chris Whitlock presented "How Employers Can Reduce Workers Compensation Losses" at the Risk and Insurance Management Society's (RIMS) Monthly Luncheon Meeting for the Atlanta Chapter.  The meeting occured on March 17th, 2011 in Atlanta, GA. 

Lynn Olmert presented "Catastrophic Housing and Transportation Issues:  Ethical Considerations" at a continuing education meeting on March 16, 2011.

David Overstreet and Joe Kingma recently gave presentations to several professional liability carriers in New York and Atlanta on attorney malpractice claims arising from real estate transactions.

"Developments in Defending Claims Arising out of Real Estate Transaction."  Andrew Countryman.  The Defense Line, S.C. Defense Trial Attorneys' Association.  Spring 2011, Vol. 39, Issue 1, pp. 39-40.

"Restricting Restrictive Covenants." Doug MacKelcan. The Defense Line, S.C. Defense Trial Attorneys' Association. Spring 2011, Vol. 39, Issue 1, pp. 37-38.

"The Rise in Claims Against Attorneys Over Title Issues." David Overstreet & Andy Countryman. Carlock, Copeland & Stair Newsletter, Volume VIII, Issue I.  March 2011.

Presentation on Employer Responsibilities and Duties Under the FMLA. Marquetta J. Bryan. ICLE seminar at the State Bar of Georgia. February 25, 2011. (Atlanta, GA)

Pete Werdesheim presented "Building A Solid Foundation," a 3-hour Risk Management Webinar to lawyers on February 24, 2011.

Lee Weatherly spoke to 3rd year residents in the Department of Family Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina on February 17, 2011 in Charleston, South Carolina." Lee presented physicians with information to help them prepare for potential future medical malpractice claims and to help guide them through the litigation process. He also discussed with them simple, cost-effective, steps a physician can take to prevent such claims. For more information on this program, or to have Lee present the program to your group, contact him at LWeatherly@carlockcopeland.com or (843)266-8202.

Insurance Law From A to Z. Mike Ethridge. NBI Seminar. February 17, 2011.

David W. Overstreet co-presented a seminar to over 200 attorneys from Texas, Missouri, Florida, Louisiana, Georgia, and Alabama on professional malpractice litigation trends and related risk management issues.

Pete Werdesheim moderated a panel entitled "Officers of the Court or Children of the Judiciary?" at the APRL Mid-Year Meeting in Atlanta on February 12th, 2011.

Joe Kingma spoke to the Board of Directors and underwriters of CAMICO Mutual Insurance Company in San Francisco on Tuesday, February 8, 2011. His topic was Auditors' Risk Arising From Failed Financial Institutions.

Pete Werdesheim was quoted in "Suit against K&S is a tall order," a Daily Report article about a $195 million legal malpractice suit against King & Spalding.

David Overstreet is part of a panel including local lawyers and judges that will be discussing "A Lawyer Walks into a Bar…A Hands-On Discussion of Issues Facing Lawyers in the First Years of Practice" at the Charleston School of Law on December 17, 2010.

Legal Ethics: Hot Topics and Current Events. David Overstreet - Defense perspective; co-presenters Richter & Bland - Plaintiff's perspective. National Business Institute Seminar for Attorneys on ethical issues and related malpractice claims. December 14, 2010 (Charleston, SC).

Adam Appel will be presenting on "Minimizing Damages in the Nursing Home" at the Nursing Home Workshop hosted by the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association on November 11, 2010.

"Insurance Coverage Litigation." Mike Ethridge. NBI Annual South Carolina Insurance Coverage Litigation Seminar. December 7, 2010. Charleston, SC.

Litigating the Insurance Claim. Gary Lovell. NBI Annual South Carolina Insurance Coverage Litigation Seminar. December 7, 2010. Charleston, South Carolina. 

Risk Management in Real Estate Law in South Carolina. David Overstreet. Insurance Risk Seminar for Attorneys. November 15, 2010.

Sarah Wetmore spoke at the South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys' Association Annual Meeting on November 13th in Pinehurst, NC. She moderated the Insurance Defense / Torts breakout session where topics such as Bad Faith, Punitive Damages, Surveillance and Social Media were discussed.

"E&O Topics for Foreclosure Practitioners." Pete Werdesheim. ICLE seminar; Atlanta, GA. November 12, 2010.

"Building a Solid Foundation," a risk management seminar for lawyers. Joe Kingma. Birmingham, AL on November 11, 2010. 

"Building a Solid Foundation," a risk management seminar for lawyers. Pete Werdesheim. Birmingham, AL on November 11, 2010. 

"When the Rain Delay Ends and Play Resumes..." Kent Stair and Greg Wheeler. Carlock, Copeland & Stair, LLP's 16th Annual Risk Management Seminar. November 10, 2010. Atlanta, GA.

Joe Kingma will be speaking again at the "Keep it Short and Simple" program for trial lawyers on November 5, 2010. The State Bar of Georgia says that this day long annual event is one of its most successful programs. Joe is speaking on the use of expert witnesses and the program is being telecast from the Georgia Public Broadcasting Studios to 20 locations around Georgia.

Harrison Spires presented "Update on Medical Malpractice Law" at the 26th Annual ICLE Medical Malpractice Liability Conference. The conference was at the Ritz-Carlton in Amelia Island, FL on November 4-6, 2010.

David W. Overstreet presented Insurance Risk Management Seminar to South Carolina Attorneys. October 27, 2010.

Doug Smith was the guest speaker at the 2010 CNA Risk Management Seminar in Atlanta, GA on October 22, 2010.

Asha Jackson presented "Healthcare Reform: Highlights and Hurdles" at the Georgia Access Management Association (GAMA) 2010 Annual Fall Festival and Conference on October 15, 2010 in Helen, GA.

Avoiding Legal Exposure and Dealing with Litigation. Gary Lovell.  2010 South Carolina Community Association Institute (CAI) Annual Conference. October 15, 2010 (Charleston, South Carolina). 

Jason W. Hammer and Eric J.D. Rogers, Use of Social Media in Litigation, The Voice, DRI, Oct. 13, 2010.

Joe Kingma co-presented "Building A Solid Foundation" a 3 hour Risk Management Webinar to lawyers in 12 states on August 4, 2010 and October 8, 2010.

"Title Standards and Lawyer Liability." Pete Werdesheim. Title Standards Seminar hosted by Real Property Law Section; State Bar of Georgia. October 6, 2010 (Atlanta, GA).

David Overstreet was part of a panel discussing "Professional Liability in a Soft Market, Lousy Economy and Chaotic World" in Richmond, VA on September 23, 2010 as part of a presentation given to the insurance industry by the Southeastern Chapter of PLUS.

Joe Kingma participated in a panel discussion on Auditors Risk Arising From Financial Institution Engagements in Chicago on September 15, 2010. The panel presented at the 2010 Best Practices Forum hosted by the Lemme Insurance Group. The Lemme Group represents, and the forum is attended by, many of the 200 largest accounting firms in the country.

"Counsel and Insurer Beware: Lawyer Reporting Requirements Under the Medicare Secondary Payer Act." Joe Kingma, Moderator. Fall 2010 National Legal Malpractice Conference. Scottsdale, Arizona on September 23, 2010.

"Building a Solid Foundation," a risk management seminar for lawyers. Joe Kingma. Atlanta, GA on September 2, 2010.

"Considering the Effect of Internal Policies on Medical Malpractice Liability." Lee C. Weatherly. Law Journal Newsletters, Medical Malpractice Law & Strategy. Volume 27. Number 11. August 2010. Click here to read the article.

"Current Developments in Lawyer Liability & Discipline."  Pete Werdesheim.  2010 Annual Meeting for the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers (APRL). San Francisco, CA. August 6, 2010.

"Professionals: Don't Knuckle Under When a Trustee Wants to Claw Back Your Fees."  Joe Kingma and John Bunyan.  American Bar Association Professionals', Officers' and Directors' Liability Committee Newsletter. Summer 2010.  Click here to read to full article.

"Formulating Internal Policies and Procedures: Their Effect on Medical Malpractice Liability Should Be Considered." Lee C. Weatherly. Law Journal Newsletters, Medical Malpractice Law & Strategy. Volume 27. Number 10. July 2010.  Click here to read the article.

Sexual Harassment Training. Marquetta J. Bryan. June 23, 2010. (Atlanta, GA)

Dave Root and Ryan Wilhelm were part of a panel that discussed "Assessing Your Case From a Juror’s Perspective & Other Important Considerations for Evaluating Your Case Before it Goes to a Jury" at the General Liability and Workers' Compensation Seminar hosted by Carlock, Copeland & Stair, LLP on June 17, 2010.

Mike Ethridge and Charlie McDaniel were part of a panel that discussed "Who’s Really on the Hook? Practical Solutions for Resolving Multi-party and Multi-policy Claims (a Plaintiff and Defense Perspective)" at the General Liability and Workers' Compensation Seminar hosted by Carlock, Copeland & Stair, LLP on June 17, 2010.

Tom Carlock, Fred Valz, and Adam Appel co-presented "The Evolution of Litigation Since Tort Reform of 2005" at the General Liability and Workers' Compensation Seminar hosted by Carlock, Copeland & Stair, LLP on June 17, 2010.

Chris Whitlock was part of a panel that discussed "Deal or No Deal - Evaluating complicated Workers’ Compensation claims for settlement" at the General Liability and Workers' Compensation Seminar hosted by Carlock, Copeland & Stair, LLP on June 17, 2010.

Lynn Olmert was part of a panel that discussed "What’s Work Got To Do With It? Compensability of idiopathic injuries" at the General Liability and Workers' Compensation Seminar hosted by Carlock, Copeland & Stair, LLP on June 17, 2010.

Amy Urban moderated a presentation on "Cumulative Trauma and Repetitive Motion Injuries" at the General Liability and Workers' Compensation Seminar hosted by Carlock, Copeland & Stair, LLP on June 17, 2010.

Asha Jackson co-presented an ethics session on "Defining Boundaries: Considerations in Risk Management" at the General Liability and Workers' Compensation Seminar hosted by Carlock, Copeland & Stair, LLP on June 17, 2010.

Sarah Wetmore spoke at the South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys' 20th Annual Trial Academy on June 3, 2010. The Trial Academy is a three-day course that is designed for practitioners with up to five years of experience in jury trials and focuses on the successful handling of all major aspects of a trial. Sarah discussed Jury Charges, Verdict Forms, and Special Interrogatories.

"Construction Insurance Fundamentals." David J. Harmon. National Business Institute Seminar on Construction Insurance and Disputes. May 3, 2010 (Charleston, SC).

"Employment Discrimination Law: Looking Back at 2009 and Forward to 2010." Marquetta J. Bryan and Adam L. Appel. Carlock, Copeland & Stair Quarterly Newsletter. Volume 7, Issue 1. Spring 2010.

"E&O Topics for Foreclosure Practitioners." Shannon Sprinkle. 2010 Real Property Foreclosure ICLE Seminar; Atlanta, GA. April 1, 2010.

"Professionalism:  A Primer on Practicing Before the State Board of Workers' Compensation."  Amy Urban and Lynn Olmert. ICLE Seminar on Workers' Compensation Law for the General Practitioner.  Atlanta, GA. March 18, 2010.

ICLE Seminar on Workers' Compensation Law for the General Practitioner.  Lynn Blasingame; Program Chair.  March 18, 2010. (Atlanta, GA)

Presentation on the Eleventh Circuit and Supreme Court Employment Case Law Update. Marquetta J. Bryan. ICLE seminar at the State Bar of Georgia. February 26, 2010. (Atlanta, GA)

Joe Kingma will present "Risk Management During a Economic Downturn" to the Atlanta Bar Association's Sole Practitioner/ Small Firm Section on February 25, 2010.

Litigating the Legal Malpractice Case. David Overstreet and Andy Haselden. Presentation to Charleston Lawyer's Club. February 24, 2010.

"Case Law and Appellate Division Update." Amy Urban. Advanced Workers' Compensation Seminar Co-sponsored by the Workers' Compensation Section & Atlanta Bar CLE. Atlanta, GA. February 19, 2010.

"The Medicare Secondary Payer Statute and Implications on the Settlement Process."  Renee Y. Little.  DRI Trucking Law Seminar - Trucking in 2010:  Solutions For a New Decade.  February 5, 2010.

"Developments in Accounting Malpractice" in "Recent Developments Affecting Professionals', Officers', and Directors' Liability." Lindsey P. Hettinger and Richard W. Bale. 45:2 Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Law Journal. Winter 2010.

"Third-Party Liability - South Carolina Addresses When a Non-Client Can Sue a Lawyer." David Overstreet and Doug Mackelcan. Carlock, Copeland, & Stair Newsletter. January 2010.

Joe Kingma spoke on Errors and Omissions Insurance Procurement and Coverage at the midyear meeting of the State Bar of Georgia at the W hotel in midtown Atlanta on January 7, 2010.

"Tying the Case Together with a Good Theme."  Eric J. Frisch.  DRI Online Newsleter, The Voice.  Volume 9, Issue 1.  January 6, 2010.

"The Circuits are Split:  Does MetLife v. Glenn’s “Structural Conflict” Holding Apply When Employee Benefits Are Funded from a Trust?" Nancy Pridgen. Compensation & Benefits Rev. v. 42, pp. 30-38 (Jan.-Feb. 2010).

"How to Avoid Being the Target of a Malpractice Case." David W. Overstreet. National Business Institute Seminar for Attorneys. December 15, 2009 (Charleston, SC).

"Insurance Coverage Litigation."  Mike Ethridge. NBI Seminar. December 10th, 2009. (Charleston, SC)

"Insurance Coverage Litigation."  Mike Ethridge. NBI Seminar.  December 8th, 2009. (Greenville, SC)

"Building a Solid Foundation." Joe Kingma. Mobile, AL on October 2, 2009; Atlanta, GA on November 19, 2009; and Birmingham, AL on November 20, 2009.

"Ten Things the Other Side Does to Annoy Me." Christopher Whitlock. Atlanta Bar Association, Workers' Compensation Section Luncheon Meeting.  Atlanta, GA.  November 20, 2009.

"Weathering the Storm - Risk Management for the Real Estate Lawyer." David W. Overstreet. Insurance Risk Management Seminar for Attorneys. November 10, 2009

National Black Pre-Law Conference Panelist - Preparation for Success Starts Today!: What You Can Do Now to Prepare to Become Highly Competitive Law School Candidate.  Marquetta J. Bryan.  November 7, 2009 (Houston, TX).

"Defending the Catastrophic Clear Liability Surgical Case." Eric J. Frisch. 25th Annual Medical Malpractice Institute. November 7, 2009 (Amelia Island, FL).

"Understanding The Doctrine of Informed Consent." Kim M. Ruder (co-author). Law Journal Newsletters, a division of Incisive Media. Volume 27. Number 2. November 2009. To read the article, click here.

Webinar - Building a Solid Foundation. David W. Overstreet. Insurance Risk Management Seminar for Attorneys. October 21, 2009; December 9, 2009.

"Building a Solid Foundation," a risk management seminar for lawyers. Pete Werdesheim. Mobile, AL on October 9, 2009.

Presentation on the preparation and examination of expert witnesses. Johannes S. Kingma. "Keep it Short And Simple...and Other Trial Tips" ICLE seminar. Atlanta, GA. October 2, 2009.

"Potential Practice Pitfalls Performing Under 'Perfect' Contract." Kent Stair and Greg Wheeler. Carlock, Copeland & Stair, LLP's 15th Annual Risk Management Seminar. September 24, 2009.  Atlanta, GA.

"When are Cases Winners of Losers? And Jury's Reaction to Your Case." Fred M. Valz. Carlock Copeland General Liability Seminar. September 16, 2009.

"Defamation in South Carolina. A Primer on Damages and Defenses." Thomas P. Gressette, Jr. and J. Patrick Norris. South Carolina Lawyer. September 2009.  

"Employee Benefits Funded Through Trusts: A New Circuit Split." Nancy Pridgen. ABA TortSource v. 12, no. 1 (Fall 2009).

"Ethical and Risk-Management Considerations."  Pete Werdesheim.  NBI Seminar: Mixed-Use Development From A to Z.  August 20, 2009.  Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta, GA.

"Professional Liability Update." Joe Kingma. CPAmerica International Region 5 Partner Meeting. Atlanta, GA. August 7, 2009.

"The Failing Business Tsunami Threatens to Drown Professionals, Officers and Directors: Will You Surf the Wave or be Found Washed Up on the Shore?" Joe Kingma. American Bar Association Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL. August 1, 2009.

"Constitutionality of Emergency Standard of Care Challenged."  Katherine G. Hughes.  Georgia Society for Healthcare Risk Management Gazette, Volume XVIII, Number 2, August 2009.

"Current Developments in Lawyer Liability & Discipline."  Pete Werdesheim.  2009 Annual Meeting for the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers (APRL). Chicago, IL.

"Generating Some Heat." David F. Root. DRI's The Voice, Volume 8, Issue 20. July 29, 2009. 

"Failing Business Claims Threaten to Drown Professionals."  Joe Kingma.  American Bar Association Professionals', Officers' and Directors' Liability Committee Newsletter. Summer 2009. 

"Your Best Defense."  Gary Lovell and Renee Little.  2009 GMTA Annual Convention. June 22, 2009 (Hilton Head Island, SC).

"Medicare Liens and Set Aside Trusts."  Renee Y. Little.  The State Bar of South Dakota 77th Annual Meeting.  June 17, 2009 (Sioux Falls, SD).

"Retiree Medical Litigation Trends & Developments."  Nancy Pridgen. The Employer Summit on Retiree Healthcare, Atlanta Conference (June 2009).

"Working for your Client and Negotiating for your Client," Marquetta J. Bryan. ICLE Seminar at the State Bar of Georgia. May 12, 2009. 

"Closing Cases With Psychiatric Issues." Brooke A. Payne. Atlanta, GA. May 6, 2009. 

"Developments in Accounting Malpractice" in "Recent Developments in Law Governing Professionals', Officers', and Directors' Liability." John C. Rogers. 44:2 Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Law Journal. Winter 2009.

"Key Issues in Food Products Liability & Litigation." Adam Appel, Esq. and Roy Costa, a Registered Professional Sanitarian. National Business Institute Teleconference. April 24, 2009.

"Excluding the Late-Identified Expert Witness." Eric J. Frisch and Molly B. Gillis.  DRI Online Newsletter. April 22, 2009.

Kate Hughes presented at the 2009 CNA HealthPro Dental Professional Liability Risk Management Seminar. 2009 (Atlanta, GA). 

"E&O Topics for Foreclosure Practitioners." Shannon Sprinkle. 2009 Real Property Foreclosure Seminar, Atlanta, GA. April 3, 2009. 

Pete Werdesheim spoke on legal ethics and lawyer risk-management issues at a seminar entitled "Real Estate Transactions Made Painless and Efficient" hosted by the National Business Institute (www.nbi-sems.com) on April 2, 2009.

Pete Werdesheim spoke on legal ethics and lawyer risk-management issues at a seminar entitled "Real Estate Transactions Made Painless and Efficient" hosted by the National Business Institute (www.nbi-sems.com) on April 2, 2009

"Building a Solid Foundation." David W. Overstreet. Insurance Risk Management Seminar for Attorneys. April 2009 (Columbia, SC).

"Female Attorneys and Partnership at Law Firms." Asha F. Jackson, Panelist. Emory Women in the Law Conference. February 21, 2009.

Joe Kingma spoke at the 5th Annual Conference of the Georgia Real Estate Fraud Prevention and Awareness Coalition (GREFPAC) on February 20, 2009 at the Cobb Galleria Convention Centre. GREFPAC is made up of Bankers, Title Insurers, Law Enforcement Officers, Lawyers, and others interested in fighting Real Estate Fraud. Joe discussed tactics for Real Estate Fraud avoidance, ethics for lawyers, and his recent defense verdict in an alleged "fraudulent lending" case. 

"Remarks on Georgia Legal Malpractice." John C. Rogers. Georgia State University College of Law Professional Responsibility Class. February 16, 2009.

Pete Werdesheim spoke on "Current Developments" at the midyear meeting of the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers (APRL) in Boston on February 13, 2009. APRL is a national association of lawyers who write, teach, and practice in the areas of the law of lawyering and professional responsibility.

"Recent Georgia Supreme Court Ruling Pertinent to HIPPAA Provisions and How this Impacts the Insurance Industry." Asha F. Jackson. Podcast for Best's Directory of Recommended Insurance Attorneys. February 10, 2009.

"Charleston attorney Wetmore is candidate for judgeship." Schuyler Kropf. The Post and Courier. February 9, 2009.

"The Amendments to the American with Disabilities Act - A Bailout for a Whittled Down Statute." David F. Root. Carlock, Copeland & Stair Newsletter, Winter 2009.