President Biden signed an executive order in July 2021 designed to stimulate the economy by promoting competition. The Biden Administration appointed the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to monitor the use of non-compete clauses or agreements (NCAs) that will limit...
Preparation Is Critical To Your Case
Preparation Is Critical To Your Case
Business Law
Is Your Business Protected with a Strong Force Majeure Clause?
Supply chain delays are not just wreaking havoc on suppliers in Georgia. Many businesses have run afoul of their contract agreements with delayed or missing products due to unforeseen circumstances. For those businesses that did not have force majeure agreements to...
Common business dispute resolution options in Georgia
Resolving business disputes can be stressful, but it doesn't have to be. Litigation is one of the options that people may use to resolve business disputes, but it's not the only one available. In fact, litigation should generally be the last resort. Read on to learn...
How to handle business disputes with family
Many Georgia residents appreciate the value of owning a family business. Family businesses leave a legacy for future generations and offer a sense of pride and good reputation to the members. Running a family business comes with challenges, such as minor disagreements...
Do you have a trade secret?
If your business in Georgia has a trade secret, a leak could threaten your entire company. Fortunately, federal laws offer protection for trade secrets under certain conditions. It's important to establish that your idea or method is a trade secret in the first...
What are duration and scope in an NDA?
It is not uncommon for companies to make employees sign non-competition agreements as a requisite part of hiring paperwork. Non-competition agreements, or NDAs, are an interesting aspect of contract law since they do not go into effect until after the employee has...
What are possible solutions to operational partner disputes?
Business partnerships may distribute responsibilities between partners in different ways. Sometimes partners have equal responsibility for managing the business while in other arrangements the partners take on different tasks. So, if you feel your partner is not...
What are the types of product defect cases?
Defective products are a risk to consumers, which is why there are legal repercussions for manufacturers that leave such products on the market. If you suffer harm from a defective product, you have the right to seek legal compensation because it is the manufacturer's...
What to know about failure to warn cases
Sometimes people are not aware of possible dangers that could arise from using a product. This is why manufacturers have a responsibility to include instructions to guide the user to help avoid injury. If a manufacturer fails to provide adequate warning along with the...
What does succession planning look like for small businesses?
When Georgian business owners work on a plan, succession matters are not always first. After all, many plan to run their business for as long as possible. In reality, succession planning should happen as early as possible. Why is that? We will answer that question...
