Northern Georgia General Law Blog
Don’t leave your corporate formation until last minute
Going into business is a big leap of faith, so it is smart to limit your personal liability where you can. The most effective way to do this is by creating a corporate entity. However, there is no such thing as a one size fits all approach to corporation formation....
Don’t make these mistakes with your business startup
Even if it feels like there is no room left for innovation, you know that there is never an end to the cycle of identifying marketplace problems and developing solutions to meet consumers’ needs in Georgia. Entrepreneurs like yourself tend to have a good eye for...
The next consumer bankruptcy wave is not far away
There are several different factors that experts look at when estimating future bankruptcy trends. Two of these are the unemployment rate and household debt to income ratio. Both of these indicators do not look great in terms of consumer bankruptcy trends that could...
Justin Bieber sued for copyright infringement
The popular singer Justin Bieber might be most well-known for his pop tunes, but his most recent headlines had nothing to do with his music. A photo agency recently filed a lawsuit against Bieber, accusing him of violating over a dozen of its copyrighted materials....
Georgia golf club locked in real estate dispute with city
Land usage is not as straightforward as it may seem. In fact, real estate disputes are not that uncommon in Georgia. These disputes can occur over any number of things, such as zoning violations or land rights. For example, a golf club is currently locked in a legal...
Chapter 11 business bankruptcy relief often a smart move
Weathering tough economic times is a big burden for Georgia business owners. You do the best you can to keep your business afloat during difficult periods, including paying your employees and keeping up with debt. Unfortunately, there are some things that are simply...
Small businesses are suffering from friendly fraud
Small business owners want to believe that their customers have genuine intentions, but this is not always the case. More and more consumers are engaging in friendly fraud and scamming businesses out of money. In a period of time when small businesses in Georgia do...
Protecting your sole proprietorship when you are married
Managing a business is complicated, but running things as a sole proprietor can make certain aspects both easier and cheaper. But just because this business structure has various benefits -- including when it comes to taxes -- that does not mean that there are no...
Can you identify trademark infringement?
When another business takes advantage of one’s logo, slogan or other trademark, a simply request to stop may not be enough. It is not uncommon for the other business to insist that it did not commit trademark infringement, or that it had permission to do so. Here are...
4 Ways to restore credit after bankruptcy
Filing for bankruptcy is a daunting decision. On the one hand, bankruptcy can free you from the immense burden of inescapable debt. On the other hand, bankruptcy remains on your credit report for seven to 10 years, depending on the type of bankruptcy filed. Many...
