Northern Georgia General Law Blog
Is Chapter 13 bankruptcy right for your situation?
If you are struggling to keep up with your monthly bills or have already fallen behind, it may be time to consider filing for bankruptcy. Chapter 13 bankruptcy can be a smart solution if you have sufficient income and are not interested in liquidating your assets. In...
Should you file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy?
Living with debt can turn daily life into a constant struggle. When managing one’s debts is simply no longer possible, it may be time to consider bankruptcy. Consumers generally have two options for bankruptcy -- Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. While both offer relief from...
How Can Business Owners Protect Themselves?
As an entrepreneur, you may be too focused on developing your business and finding your niche within an established market to think about the ways you may be at risk of litigation. Here are some of the areas that business owners need to take special consideration to...
Disclosing real estate defects when selling
There is no such thing as a perfect piece of property. Almost any home, building or other structure could do with at least some level of work, whether that be a coat of paint or significant repairs. Problems can arise when it comes time to sell a property, though....
Establishing safeguards to business litigation
Preventing unnecessary litigation might sound great in theory, but can be difficult in practice. Rather than try to avoid business litigation altogether, Georgia business owners might be better served by protecting themselves should legal action arise. There is no...
Options for protecting intellectual property
Infringement, theft or exploitation of original content can compromise the future of one’s success. Unfortunately, the same tools that make it so easy for customers to buy products or access content has also made it easier for others to misuse intellectual property....
Speak to creditors before filing for bankruptcy
Acknowledging that one’s business is in financial stress is a difficult but important step. However, acknowledging the problem is only just the beginning. The next reasonable step may be to file for bankruptcy. As Georgia business owners weigh their options, it may be...
Buying land? Don’t give away your mineral rights
In Georgia and many other states, purchasing real estate is complex and involves more than what the buyer sees on the surface. Unfortunately, some in the industry are quick to take advantage when buyers do not understand all the legal aspects of the transaction. For...
The trademark registration process
When you have developed a unique trademark, it’s important to ensure that the use of your trademark is protected. Although you aren’t required to obtain trademark protection, failing to do so leaves you with few legal options if you fall victim to copycats....
Protect the intellectual property of your business
Running a business means standing out from a crowd of competitors. Intellectual property is key to this, and it encompasses everything from the name and logo of the business to its unique ethos. Protecting intellectual property should be a priority, but some business...
