Business Law

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.  ...

For many Georgia business owners, the last thing they want to do is go to court over an issue. In some cases, those issues could be internal disputes between partners or shareholders, and going through litigation may seem like something that would cause a rift rather...

The only thing any business owner in Georgia wants is for his or her company to be successful. One way to help achieve that goal is by using contracts. One contact in particular, the nondisclosure agreement, can be used to protect information business owners would...

Business partnerships that once seemed so promising can find themselves in trouble later. In some cases, one partner may start neglecting important busines matters, or the partners cannot agree on an important business decision. Of course, various other factors could...

It is common for business leaders to require a loan as one point or another. There are many reasons a businessperson may seek a loan, even if the enterprise is successful; the individual may want to acquire a competitor, invest in equipment or marketing, or simply...

Entering into an agreement with another business or party in Georgia often involves creating a contract. However, creating an enforceable business contract might not be as straightforward as it seems. To ensure that a contract will be enforceable in the future, one...

When running a business, even a small one, there will likely be many opportunities to create business relationships. These relationships could help Georgia entrepreneurs perform their operations more smoothly and work toward growth. However, it is important that these...