Alpharetta Law Blog
How to use trademarks to protect intellectual property
In the world of business, there are a number of legal issues to consider for protecting a company. Innovations can translate to great success for a company that is able to properly monetize them. That holds true as long as some other entity doesn’t attempt to use the...
Former Amazon vice president sued for noncompete violation
Employees leaving companies to work somewhere else is nothing new. Most of the time, it is nothing that a company needs to worry about, though there are instances where it could be cause for alarm. While many former employees often go work for a similar business,...
Publishing widely can actually help protect your intellectual property
Maybe you are a Georgia business leader with a game-changing innovation, an inventor with a new product or a visual artist creating avant-garde masterpieces. No matter what your intellectual property is, of course, you want to protect it wherever it may end up. As you...
Business litigation: Be aware of when employees clock in and out
Time is a precious resource for any company here in Georgia, and it is imperative that savvy business owners account for their employees’ time. Not only does a business need to ensure that the time of its employees is valued, but it also needs to be certain that...
Commercial leases can be complex and risky
Finding the right place to start or expand your business or practice is not always easy. While there are likely plenty of available commercial properties in the area of Georgia where you want to settle, it is not always wise to jump into signing a commercial lease...
Can you use a tip pool?
You start a new bar, a business you’ve always dreamed of starting. You thought it was a fantasy for years, but then you had the opportunity and decided to launch. In the process, you hired waitstaff and bartenders, among others. You know that this is a business in...
Security breaches scare off online customers
Nowadays, the majority of American companies have some sort of internet presence, and many of them offer online sales or other e-commerce services. Of course, as many Georgia business owners know, there are numerous benefits to online transactions. Customers love the...
Entering a business partnership? Make sure you set out the rules
Fred without Ginger, Thelma without Louise, Ben without Jerry. No matter how great you are, sometimes two is better than one. Whatever your line of business, having a great partner can elevate you from good to amazing. However, having clear rules when going into...
Steps to create a harassment-free workplace for your employees
As an employer, you have an ethical and legal obligation to your employees. Your personal sense of morality will guide what ethical obligations you have, but federal and state laws regarding the rights of workers make your legal obligations straightforward. Your...
Do your employees need to know company secrets?
When one of your employees takes a new job, do you worry about what they might be taking with them? We’re not talking about office supplies or stolen goods, though that happens sometimes, too. We’re talking instead about the knowledge that they take to their next job....
