Northern Georgia General Law Blog
3 details you may overlook while signing a commercial lease
It is common for people to miss the essential details while perusing the commercial lease agreement that is usually riddled with legal language. But overlooking them can lead to financial and operational issues down the road in Georgia. Here are some commonly...
When a Georgia healthcare practice should consider bankruptcy
Clinic and physician practice bankruptcies are at some of their highest levels in years, driven by rising labor costs, lower reimbursement rates and shifting federal policies. If your Georgia healthcare practice is feeling that pressure, knowing your legal options...
Understanding prescriptive easements in Georgia
When property owners often discover that a neighbor has used a portion of their land for years without permission, it may lead to a legal concept where the user gains a permanent right to continue that use. Understanding how Georgia law handles these claims is vital...
3 ways to raise money for a start-up
For many start-ups, the initial hurdle is financial. A prospective business owner has an idea that they believe in. They may even have certain intellectual property, like a patent on an invention, that they can build the business around. However, they still need...
Filing Chapter 11 for an organized, optimized wind down
When an insolvent business must cease operating, bankruptcy is often part of the dissolution process. Successful bankruptcy proceedings can eliminate debts that might lead to litigation or even claims against the owner of the business. Frequently, those planning to...
The role of disgorgement in IP infringement cases
People generally associate the term “disgorgement” (or “disgorgement of ill-gotten gains”) with fraud cases wherein a party has engaged in embezzlement, insider trading or other illegal activity. It involves a court or regulatory authority ordering that party to repay...
Hidden IP issues in family business mergers
If you are considering a merger, you will likely review assets such as real estate, equipment, inventory and financial accounts. However, some of your most valuable business assets may not exist in physical form. Intellectual property (IP) can be a valuable business...
Can business loans put personal assets at risk?
Business owners are sometimes risk-averse if they are worried about the long-term financial ramifications. But the business world is naturally going to contain some amount of risk, and owners need a way to take on financial obligations, such as business loans, when...
What qualities should you look for in a business partner?
As an entrepreneur considering a partnership, it’s vital to choose the right partner. Since they will have co-ownership of the business, they will directly impact the company’s decisions, culture, daily operations, profits, losses and so on. Therefore, you want to...
What should you know as a creditor about 341 meetings?
No business owner wants to find out that a client or anyone else who owes them money has filed for bankruptcy. However, if you know a bit about how bankruptcy law works, you may be able to improve your chances of recouping at least a portion of what you are owed. It’s...
