Many Georgia business owners know that protecting company assets is important. Besides monetary assets, intellectual property is an important component of nearly every company. However, business owners may not always understand the best ways to guard their...
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Business litigation claim accuses CEO of misusing startup funds
Starting a business in Georgia with another person or people is often an excellent strategy. Collaboration and the dispersal of potential risk can help a new business thrive. Unfortunately, when a disagreement arises between business partners, it can mean disaster....
Is a franchise the right fit for you?
If you are a hard-working employee, you may be tired of putting more money in your employer’s pocket and less in your own. On the other hand, perhaps recent world events have resulted in a layoff or job loss that has you reevaluating your direction in life. You may be...
Technology law: Protecting customer data
Businesses of all kinds rely on customer data. In the past, this data often took an actual physical form that could be cumbersome to deal with. Nowadays, online databases are the norm, however, they are also vulnerable to misuse, which can cause significant problems...
Employment agreements may need to contain work-from-home rules
Technology has completely changed the American workplace. Many companies have found that it is no longer necessary to have employees in the office every work day. Some of them have instituted permanent work-from-home policies that save businesses money and increase...
Alleged discrimination at center of business litigation case
There are countless instances of businesses across this country discriminating against employees. However, there are also times when these types of allegations may involve a misunderstanding or even someone who wants to actively harm a company. It is important that...
Business law: Is selling a business the right choice?
There are various reasons that a business owner may decide to sell his or her business. What is important is that owners understand how to handle the process and what it means for business law. Some of the choices they face will seem very straightforward, but the...
Employment law: Impact of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Most business owners are more than happy to make reasonable allowances for their employees. Even so, there are instances where a worker’s needs, or demands, exceed a company’s ability to accommodate him or her. One possible trouble spot in the future may relate to...
The delicate balance of restructuring your business
When you started your Georgia business, you may have had in mind a much different direction for it than the one it is currently taking. Perhaps the changes in the economy or your own personal reasons are forcing you to take a hard look at your business and consider...
Business litigation: Drone company accused of breach of contract
When two companies in Georgia go into business together, they likely assume that the working relationship will benefit both. There are countless examples of that being true, but usually it involves planning, strategy and input from legal experts. The latter element...