Lululemon is most well-known for its athletic apparel, but the company more recently made headlines for asking a federal court to throw out a lawsuit. The lawsuit was filed by Peloton, an exercise equipment company. The dispute initially started over an intellectual...
Recovering Fees Under O.C.G.A §13-6-11
Litigation costs in the United States are at an all-time high. Prior to initiating a lawsuit, a party should avoid a knee-jerk reaction and instead complete a cost-benefit analysis to determine the value of its claim. While standing on principle is commendable,...
FLSA OVERTIME 101
R.Kyle Paske It is common for a small or mid-sized business to be blindsided by a lawsuit seeking overtime pay, brought by a worker the business believed was either: a) not their employee, or b) exempt from overtime pay. For the reasons discussed below (clue: saving...
Negotiating commercial real estate agreements
Location matters when it comes to brick-and-mortar businesses. However, securing the best possible commercial real estate can sometimes put a burden on your business finances. You do not have to simply accept whatever terms are thrown at you in exchange for your ideal...
Franchising terms, agreements and more
Owning a franchise can be a great business opportunity. However, to truly succeed it is important that one understands everything that goes into franchising. Certain terms used frequently in the world of franchising might seem unfamiliar or even confusing at first, so...
