By K.P. Reddy | Published June 6, 2024 | Posted in Business Law | Tagged Tags: premises liability, property, shooter |
A Georgia Supreme Court decision arising from a shooting in a CVS parking lot affirmed a decision apportioning 95 percent liability to the company and 5 percent to the victim. The pharmacy chain had argued that it could not be legally at fault if the jury assigned no liability to the actual shooter. Georgia CVS Read More
Read MoreMost businesses are concerned about protecting their market share, and many try to do this by requiring employees to sign a non-solicitation agreement. Sometimes referred to as restrictive covenants, these agreements set boundaries on the work someone can do after they are no longer employed by the company. Though employers appreciate the benefit of these Read More
Read MoreHow do you hold a corporate annual meeting when the entire country is in lockdown? On the surface, it might seem like a simple matter of using a favorite video conferencing tool and perhaps checking to see if it’s been hacked. Annual meetings for corporations are more than get-togethers. They are legally mandated proceedings that Read More
Read MoreSmall business owners are necessarily prepared for various types of challenges, but what do you do when the government orders you to close for an indefinite amount of time? Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has put millions in this very difficult position. Even worse, it is still unclear in many places when authorities will allow businesses Read More
Read MoreThe coronavirus pandemic has disrupted practically every aspect of American life. Whether closed by government order or by concerns about public safety, millions of businesses around the country have seen their operations come to a halt. Despite the overwhelming effect of COVID-19, it is not a certainty that an “Act of God” clause in a Read More
Read MoreThere are many steps to consider when forming a partnership in Georgia, including choosing an available business name and registering it, opening a business bank account, and determining what tax and regulatory obligations the partnership will have. One of the most important steps in this process is creating a partnership agreement. Accordingly, it is crucial Read More
Read MoreA trade secret is information regarding a valuable and unique method or technique that a business employs. Your trade secrets are the key to the success of your business. In order to invoke legal protections for these secrets, a business must make an effort to maintain their secrecy. But what if a trade secret is Read More
Read MoreWhen you joined a new software company based in Atlanta, Georgia, you signed a contract that guaranteed you a bonus based on meeting and exceeding your annual sales numbers. As one of the top salespeople in your company, you have a proven track record of success over the last two years. However, the company was Read More
Read MoreIf you are one of those people who enjoy the challenge of inventing new things, you’ve probably been working on the next great breakthrough for years. Now, after many years of tinkering in your garage in Atlanta, you think it’s time to take the next step. Do you need a patent to protect your machine’s Read More
Read MoreYou and your brother have discussed reviving your grandfather’s restaurant business for quite a while. Though the economy isn’t booming, the business environment is picking up in Atlanta. According to the 2011 Kauffman Index of Entrepreneurial Activity, Georgia is second in the nation as having the largest increase in entrepreneurial activity during the past decade. Read More
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