The Winter 2018 edition features an article about flying drones in Georgia, and the new laws enacted by the legislature (by Joseph C. Larkin), an article discussing the ideal time to start a delinquent owner in collections (by Stephen A. Finamore), and an article on suspending the utilities of delinquent homeowners (by Harrison J. Woodworth). Community Matters is published on our website on a quarterly basis, and if you would like hard copies, we can make those available for you as well. ...
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The Fall 2017 edition features an article about important new bankruptcy rules, forms and deadlines (by Daniel Melchi), an article discussing the practical approach to enforcing covenant violations (by John Lueder), and an article on a bankruptcy's effect on covenant enforcement and collection efforts (by Andrew Grattan). Community Matters is published on our website on a quarterly basis, and if you would like hard copies, we can make those available for you as well. Thank you! Download...
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The Summer 2017 edition features an article about community association reserve studies (by David Boy), an article discussing collection in the aftermath of a bank foreclosure (by Christine Lee), and a discussion on the benefits of good record keeping (by Elina Brim). Community Matters is published on our website on a quarterly basis, and if you would like hard copies, we can make those available for you as well. Thank you! Download Community...
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The Preamble to the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct states “In the nature of law practice conflicting responsibilities are encountered. Virtually all difficult ethical problems arise from conflict among a lawyer's responsibilities to clients, to the legal system and to the lawyer's own interest in remaining an upright person. The Rules of Professional Conduct prescribe terms for resolving such conflicts. Within the framework of these Rules, many difficult issues of professional...
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Litigating an uninsured/underinsured motorist (“UM”) claim, whether from the perspective of the plaintiff, the tortfeasor, or the UM carrier, is similar to litigating any other auto accident case. However, like with any other action, one must be familiar with the nuances of UM claims and the UM statute in order to avoid costly mistakes. This paper is intended to address many of the issues that arise in the course of litigating UM claims to assist the reader in avoiding some...
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