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section update Labor & Employment Section Update By Andrea Doneff Atlanta's John Marshall Law School [email protected] W e hope you were able to join us for our annual Advanced Employment Law Seminar on March 7. It was well attended and the speakers were very interesting. It is especially helpful to hear from experienced practitioners discussing difficult topics, such as how to deal with misappropriation issues, difficult issues in settlement talks, handling ERISA problems, the state of class actions in employment cases, employee benefit issues, and issues surrounding summary judgment in Georgia, especially as compared to other venues. And, of course, the update on all the new cases that will affect employment practice is especially helpful. Please join us next year to see what the new “hot” topics are in the employment law world. Also, please join us on April 24 at the Lawyer’s Club for our “winter” social. This is the social that was postponed due to a snow storm. Come celebrate the end of the snow and the beauty of Atlanta in the spring. It will be from 6-8 p.m. and costs just $20. Thanks to our sponsor, Sullivan Strickler. Find people worthy of the name on the door. That was my mentor’s advice. But the landscape has changed over the last few years. Profits are harder earned and have to be more wisely spent. So I’m getting help to ensure we’re always healthy enough to attract and retain top talent. After all, it might as well be my name on the door. WE SHINE WHEN WE HOLD OURSELVES TO A HIGHER STANDARD. Our Legal Specialty Group provides a dedicated team with tailored solutions to meet the unique financial needs of attorneys and their firms. Visit suntrust.com/law Investment and Insurance Products: Are not FDIC or any other Government Agency Insured • Are not Bank Guaranteed • May Lose Value SunTrust Private Wealth Management Legal Specialty Group is a marketing name used by SunTrust Banks, Inc., and the following affiliates: Banking and trust products and services, including investment advisory products and services, are provided by SunTrust Bank. Securities, insurance (including annuities) and other investment products and services are offered by SunTrust Investment Services, Inc., an SEC registered broker-dealer and a member of the FINRA and SIPC, and a licensed insurance agency. Investment advisory products and services are offered by SunTrust Investment Services, Inc., RidgeWorth Capital Management, Inc., and GenSpring Family Offices, LLC, investment advisers registered with the SEC. © 2013 SunTrust Banks, Inc. SunTrust is a federally registered service mark of SunTrust Banks, Inc. How Can We Help You Shine Today? is a service mark of SunTrust Banks, Inc. 24 THE ATLANTA LAWYER April 2014 The Official News Publication of the Atlanta Bar Association