Contracts are binding agreements that dictate the terms and conditions between parties involved in a transaction. While contracts are often legally enforceable, there are circumstances where one may seek to break them without facing legal consequences. If you or one...
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Factors in business partnerships that can lead to legal disputes
According to the Secretary of State Office in Georgia, as of October 2023, there were 10,098 limited partnerships in business throughout the state. While partnerships are a great way to start and grow a business, they can also lead to disagreements that end up in...
The consequences of a trade secret leak
Trade secrets are critical assets for businesses due to their confidential nature and the economic advantages they offer. According to Reuters, more than 80% of senior executives acknowledge the vital role that trade secrets play in their companies' success. Business...
What happens to the liabilities of a dissolved company?
When a company reaches the end of its life cycle, it goes through the dissolution process. But what about its debts and obligations? Do they vanish into thin air? Clearing the slate First, dissolution doesn't mean a free pass for a company's liabilities. When a...
Recovering damages following a breach of employment contract
When you were first hired, your employer may have asked you to sign an employment contract to set out the terms and conditions of your employment. These terms may address several of the following employment-related issues: The duration of your employment (start date...
Wrongful termination
Suddenly and unexpectedly losing your job can leave you about the future. You’re going to be left struggling to figure out how to make ends meet, and you might worry about how your termination will impact your career. It’s a stressful time for sure, and it might be...
FTC weighing a ban on noncompete clauses
Whether you run a small or large business, you are likely to have a range of employees to help you achieve your business goals. Because protecting your business now and well into the future is paramount, this is considered with each hire and termination. Employment...
Is this the end for noncompete agreements?
Businesses spend a lot of time and money training their employees. It can be frustrating when one of these employees decides to leave and take their new skills and experience elsewhere, especially if they take it to a competing business. For that reason, many...
What is the business judgment rule?
If you are a director of an office of a Georgia business or sit on the board of directors of a Georgia corporation, you know these roles come with many responsibilities. You must make many important decisions with the best interest of the company in mind. Sometimes,...
What can cause partnership disputes?
There are many different types of businesses in Georgia. These businesses are set up to do different types of work and they have different business structures based on the needs of the company. Some of the common business structures are limited liability companies and...