Business Law

Whether employees receive fair wages is something that has been a hot topic for debate. Still, whether what a person receives is deemed fair is not as important for some employers as making sure that payroll and tax liability matters are handled in accordance with...

It is not unusual for companies in Georgia and across the country to need financial support. In many cases, companies take on shareholders who provide that support in exchange for partial ownership of the company or for other benefits. While these parties may not have...

Facing a conflict in the workplace does not always seem like a growth opportunity. Certainly, some disagreements could allow individuals on opposite sides of an issue to see matters from the other party’s perspective, and compromise may help reach a valuable...

A business owner in another state is facing legal action following the firing of an employee. A wrongful termination claim is not a small thing. It is something any business owner in Georgia or elsewhere can face at any point in his or her career. If it is poorly...

Any business venture comes with some risk of legal trouble. However inevitable this risk might be, there are a few ways Georgia business owners can work to prevent serious legal issues in their enterprise. Although these measures may not prevent legal challenges...

Marketing is an important part of growing a business. Without the right marketing strategies, potential clients and consumers may not know that a product or service is available. However, there are laws surrounding marketing and marketing strategies, and if a business...

Georgia business owners wear many hats, especially if they run a relatively small company. As a result, an owner often takes on various roles within the company, including employer. Employers commonly have to make tough decisions relating to their hired workers, and...

No matter what business an individual is in, contracts are often at the center of all agreements. But having a bad contract with loopholes and unclear language can put Georgia businesspeople in a bind should a legal situation emerge. Here are a few tips for creating...

These days more and more Georgia residents are becoming small business owners and operators. These operations are sprouting up in large part because of the increased interest in gig work and side hustles. Typically, these business ventures offer part-time work and...

Noncompliance is a word that can land business owners in Georgia in a lot of trouble. Every business has certain laws and standards with which it must comply. Failure to do so could be very damaging and even cause a person to lose the business — in extreme cases.  ...