Business and Commercial Law

Starting up a new business often requires a significant financial undertaking. The risk versus benefits sometimes feels like too high a price to pay for potential first-time business owners in Georgia. If this is your situation, you might be considering a franchise...

Business disputes can easily disrupt daily operations, but many business owners in Georgia still prioritize staying out of court. While there are certainly benefits to using alternative dispute resolution options like arbitration -- including saving time and money --...

Starting a new business is not easy, and with today’s economy, you may be seeking financial help wherever you can find it. Many entrepreneurs find that obtaining shareholder investments in the business is an easy way to raise the money they need. You may have a...

When you begin to investigate the possibility of purchasing a franchise to operate in Georgia, you will likely receive offers and advice from many different sources, including those who want to sell you franchise interests that sound too good to be true. Before you...

There are many ways to structure and run a business. Entrepreneurs who enjoy playing an active role in their businesses often prefer a business structure that will allow them to maintain a strong level of control. For these men and women, a sole proprietorship...

Georgia is one of the friendliest states for new businesses, and you may be ready to take advantage of that benevolence and start your own venture. Of course, you probably already know it is not as simple as picking a product or service to offer and renting a space to...

Building one’s brand is an essential part of running a successful business in Georgia. Simply building a brand is not enough if one does not also make an effort to protect it. Trademarking important information like names and logos is one of the easiest steps a...

Dealing with disputes is an important -- if not unfortunate -- task that most business owners must deal with at some point. Heading straight to court is not always the answer, though. Indeed, many business disputes can be addressed outside of Georgia’s court system...

The recent economic uncertainties of the past year may have you wondering whether you want to continue working for someone else or if it may be time to take your great idea and start your own business. Perhaps this plan has been on your back burner for years, and now...

Protecting one’s business requires a multifaceted approach. Nondisclosure agreements can be an important part of this approach, and are exceptionally useful for protecting intellectual property. Georgia business owners may want to consider some of the following...