In Georgia and across the country, many people “love that chicken” served at Popeye’s fast-food restaurants. The chain has approximately 3,000 locations across the country, but the mysterious closure of 16 Central Georgia outlets led to confusion and disappointed...
Georgia Supreme Court Reverses Decision, Holds Express Geographic Restriction Not Required in Restrictive Covenants
At both the state and federal level, there has been a great deal of legal activity related to the use of restrictive covenants, many of which bar an employee from going to work for a business competitor. While the Federal Trade Commission’s attempt to establish a rule...
New Georgia Law Establishes Annual List of Industries Where Employees are in High Demand
With a constantly evolving economy, the needs of employers are always changing as well. In this environment, companies throughout Georgia are often unable to find worthy candidates who can fill their open jobs. Small businesses in particular face challenges when they...
Georgia Supreme Court Says CVS Can Be Held Liable for Shooting on Premises Even if Assailant is Not
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...
Georgia Court of Appeals Rejects Restrictive Covenant Lacking Specific Geographic Limitation
Most 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...
Complying with Corporate Annual Meeting Requirements during the COVID-19 Quarantine
How 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...
Key Aspects of the CARES Act Provisions Authorizing Small Business Loans
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, passed by the federal government and signed into law on March 30, authorizes expanded unemployment benefits for Americans. Due to the major economic crisis triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, there are...
How Will Coronavirus Affect Contractual Relationships and Obligations?
The 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...
Why It Is Important to Draft a Partnership Agreement Correctly
There 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...
