It is very important for businesses to obtain consent to call folks. Not only is it the law, but the federal courts have declared so. What is the TCPA? Companies may be liable under federal law known as the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) for either (1)...

Arbitration is a procedure in which two parties agree to submit a dispute to an arbitrator who makes a binding decision on the dispute. In choosing arbitration, the parties opt for a private dispute resolution procedure instead of going to court. You, as the consumer,...

Don't Get Duped by a Rent-a-Bank In these trying times, businesses and individuals alike are striving to make sure their basic needs are covered. Unfortunately, unscrupulous “rent-a-banks” have been popping up around the country and taking advantage of desperate...

What is UM/UIM Coverage and Why You Should Have It In the September issue of Georgia Mountain Laurel, Mr. Hurt addresses uninsured and underinsured motorist coverages, and why it is a good idea to add those to your current policy.  Read the full article HERE.

July GML Feature on Jimmy Hurt In June, Georgia Mountain Laurel's Tracy McCoy interviewed our own Jimmy Hurt for a feature in the July issue regarding our new Clayton office and the Hurts' move to the mountains.  Read the full article HERE.

Consumer Alert: How to Buy a Car Without Getting Taken for a Ride ATLANTA, GA – Are you ready for a new set of wheels? Next to buying a home, a vehicle is the biggest purchase most people will make, and once you sign a contract, there is typically no turning back. So,...