If you are planning to start your own Georgia business, you have many decisions to make. You might need to secure financing or investors, decide whether to rent or purchase commercial real estate, and create a marketing plan, among many other things. One of the first...
Crafting a business contract
Contracts play an integral role in many different areas of life, but especially in business. A poorly constructed business contract can lead to unnecessary challenges for business owners in Georgia, so it is essential to be mindful during drafting. Even contracts for...
Do you have a strong trademark?
A trademark’s “strength” determines how broadly or narrowly it can be protected in cases of possible trademark infringement. Two factors determine a trademark’s overall strength. These are (1) “inherent” or conceptual strength and (2) “commercial” strength. Whereas...
Do you need a license for the technology your business uses?
No matter what industry your company is associated with, you probably rely on at least one form of technology for your day-to-day operations. This could include logging employee hours or managing payroll, or it could mean something more essential to the product or...
Can I trademark that? Yes, but should you?
If you are asking about a word, a phrase, or a symbol that you’re using prominently on your packaging or on your website to identify your goods or services, then, the answer is yes, you can. Something is a trademark when consumers can use it to recognize your goods...
The Dangers of a Long-Term Lease, Usufruct v. Estate for Years
There are many factors landlords need to consider while drafting a lease under Georgia law. One factor that landlords commonly overlook is the unintended consequence of a long-term lease. This is because Georgia differentiates leases based on their length. In Georgia,...
ARE VACCINE MANDATES LEGAL IN GEORGIA WORKPLACES?
In Brief A question that is often asked lately is whether Georgia employers can legally require employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. According to current state and federal case law, the answer is yes. Private, Federal and State Policies Explained In 1905, the...
