A class action lawsuit is when a plaintiff sues a defendant on behalf of a larger group of people. This happens because sometimes there are too many individual parties involved in the suit to be brought together in one location at the same time, and so one person represents the group in the claim. Typically, a class action lawsuit is between a consumer who represents all consumers and a corporation.

Among the coming year’s law changes in Georgia, the biggest revolves around the enactment of the Pharmacy Anti-Steering and Transparency Act—also referred to as the GA Act. This was put in motion to address the issues around negligent pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and insurers steering patients to pharmacies without regulatory oversight or transparency.

It’s important to note that the GA Act is not the only law going into effect in 2020. If you’re interested in learning more about the law changes coming to Georgia in 2020, you can check out this blog. For now, let’s take a closer look at what the Pharmacy Transparency Act means for healthcare providers and state residents.

At Bey & Associates, we focus on ensuring our clients receive the best representation possible. Tackling any personal injury claim means having a comprehensive understanding of state laws. Laws are amended and added regularly in Ohio, so we stay on top of the changes. The arrival of 2020 brings law updates that you should know about. While not all of these laws will have an impact on personal injury matters, you could still see their effects in your day to day life. Let’s take a look at what’s in store.

Every time you turn the news on, you likely hear about the decisions our state’s legislatures are making; but understanding the implications of law changes can seem confusing. Legal documents aren’t always easily digestible, which is why we’re here to provide you with a breakdown of some of the law changes you’re bound to notice in 2020. The majority of these laws take effect on January 1, 2020, but it’s important to note that law changes will continue to happen as the year progresses.

We pride ourselves on staying current with Georgia’s laws, so we can serve our clients and build the strongest cases possible. Let’s take a look at five of the law changes happening in our state in 2020.