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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...