An express contract, as the name implies, is a contract either in writing or verbally. According to USLegal, the parties to the contract express the terms of the agreement or the material terms of the agreement sufficient to bring about a contract. There may be some...
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Provisions to include in a non-compete agreement
Non-compete agreements have fallen out of favor with courts and legislators over the last several years. However, it is still possible to create an enforceable non-compete. You must ensure that the scope has limitations, the hardship imposed on employees is not...
Find out whether a breach of contract case if worth pursuing
Running a business is frustrating enough that any business owner may not want to add a breach of contract case to it. However, violations of contract cases are unavoidable, and without notice, business owners can find themselves in different entangles in court. An...
What are valid reasons to challenge a will?
Georgia law dictates whether a person is able to challenge a will. If you believe you have reason to contest a will, it is important to understand these laws. Today we will take a look at some valid reasons to challenge a will, which is often difficult to do. Up to 99...
Common business partnership disputes
There are numerous advantages to forming a partnership. However, as with any relationship, there are times when business partners do not see eye to eye. There are certain disputes that are common among partnerships. While the resolution to these may be possible, not...
Preventing change clause disputes
There is no one-size-fits-all construction contract, and no contract can fully eliminate the potential for litigation. According to the Construction Industry Institute, issues with change clauses are among the most likely to cause a dispute. Construction Dive points...
What is a verbal contract?
Many people wax nostalgic for days past when a handshake was as good as a signature on the bottom of a contract; however, what they may not realize is that the rules from "days past" may indeed still be applicable in the modern age. In certain instances, a verbal...
What is wrongful termination?
In most situations, you can fire employees for any reason at any time. This is due to at-will employment, which is any situation where you do not give your employees a contract that states terms of the employment, including termination. Most often wrongful termination...
How does the eviction process work?
As a landlord you may wish to evict a tenant for a number of reasons. Typically, you base your reasoning on the terms of the lease. You may also have to evict a tenant at the end of a lease if he or she refuses to leave the property. According to the Georgia...
How can you plan now to prevent issues during probate?
Many people have the mindset that they want to avoid probate, but the probate process is not a bad thing. It is actually beneficial because it ensures the legal transfer of assets according to your wishes. The court upholds your estate plan and makes sure that what...