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...
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...
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...
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...
Construction projects, whether a new development or renovations, are complicated affairs. There are layers of parties involved, each working under different contracts. What happens when one of these people doesn’t get paid? They might file a mechanic’s lien. A...
The trade war between the U.S. and China has been raising eyebrows in many sectors. As industries see prices on necessary materials increase, both businesses and consumers alike are feeling the repercussions. While many discuss how the tariffs have impacted farming...
Moving past a loved one’s death can be hard. It can get even harder when you don’t believe the will they left behind truly represents their last wishes. Issues popping up in probate aren’t novel, with more than one-third of people saying they, or someone they know,...
Landlords usually prefer tenants who are respectful, responsible and abide by the rules. However, that doesn’t mean all of them will always act accordingly. In some cases, renters may participate in illegal activities, which may lose the rental company money or make...
According to Georgia law, non-compete agreements are generally enforceable against former employees, as long as they are reasonable in time, scope and geographic area. However, they can only be enforced against people who met certain criteria during their employment....
Injuries incurred on a construction site can be some of the most dangerous of any job. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 1 in 10 construction workers are severely hurt every year. However, not every injury is the same and some don’t...