If you are a construction contractor, you may encounter difficulty receiving your pay in a timely manner. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the construction industry is worth over a trillion dollars, and yet this remains a common issue in the sector. Georgia's...
If somebody has died and this person named you in his or her estate, you may be looking at a lengthy probate process. One of the most common questions for persons in this position is whether or not they need to hire a probate lawyer. Strictly speaking, there is no...
What the law considers a legally binding contract can become a difficult legal matter very quickly. In fact, it is likely not unrealistic to presuppose that individuals and corporations alike have spent billions of dollars on this very question. Most business owners...
As a business owner, you understand the delicate balance between partnerships, employees and your consumer base. All it takes is one wrench thrown into the works to start unraveling the entire system. This is why protecting your business is so important. But you...
People in the development business want to sell, buy or build homes. They do not want to get into arguments. Nevertheless, disputes do arise. Here are five of the most common types. 1. Negligence Negligence claims are among the most recognizable types of foundations...
Landlords must follow specific procedures to legally evict tenants in Georgia. Both landlords and tenants should understand their rights and responsibilities in this situation. Review the process of legal eviction in Georgia when facing rental property issues. ...
If landlords are unhappy with their tenants, they may want the renters to move on to a different property. However, if there is a lease or rental agreement, a landlord cannot just kick out tenants for no reason. If there is a justified reason, the landlord my evict...
The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission seeks to prevent harassment and discrimination in the workplace. The laws put in place by the EEOC outline the groups that should receive protection against these actions. Workers aged 40 and older fall into...
Businesses utilize contracts throughout their day-to-day operations, as well as in their formative and operational processes. This may include contracts to purchase and pay for goods, as well as to hire contractors or workers to perform certain tasks. When one or both...
Generally speaking, it is always in a business's best interest to avoid litigation if at all possible. However, if one does not litigate there are two main other choices to resolve legal disputes: mediation and arbitration. Arbitration has some specific advantages...