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Sexual Harassment Can be a “Cold Play”: How to Recognize & Address It, Part I
You just never know how the week is going to go. Two high-ranking company executives have lived an overblown example of that reality recently. In case you (somehow) missed it, the “kiss cam” at a Coldplay concert recently captured the moment that a married CEO of a company was embracing the Head of Human… Read More »
Know Your Business: Contract Consideration
Understanding contracts is absolutely vital: particularly when operating as a small business. Small businesses live and die by the hand of every one of their contracts, and it is essential to ensure that you properly protect yourself and your rights when they are formed. This way, when it comes time to enforce a contract,… Read More »
Protecting Your Company’s Trade Secrets: What You Need to Know
Many businesses live and breathe by their intellectual property. Foundational in many businesses, protecting trade secrets is often essential to ensuring your company’s edge over competitors. The tricky part about trade secrets is they are meant to be kept secret. This can become a difficult, but essential, task. So what are trade secrets? What… Read More »
Why You May Want Your LLC Taxed as an S Corp
There are so many decisions that small businesses owners need to make. In addition to running your day-to-day business, you also need to worry about making sound decisions when it comes to business operations. One consideration that should not be overlooked is your taxing structure. Many small business owners elect an “S Corp” designation… Read More »
What are the 4 Main Types of Contract Breach?
A contract is a valid, legal and binding promise struck between two or more parties. If any party involved in a contractual agreement fails to fulfill his obligations under the contract, or perform to their part of the agreement, it is known as a breach of contract. It is important for small businesses, particularly,… Read More »
Understanding Georgia Truck Accident Laws: Key Points to Know Part II
In this second installment of our 3-part series on trucking accidents in Georgia, we will continue our discussion of key points in the following areas: Recent Tragedy and the Importance of Evidence in a Truck Accident Case Statute of Limitations in Georgia Truck Accident Cases Damages Available in a Truck Accident Case Trucking accidents… Read More »
Understanding Georgia Truck Accident Laws: Key Points to Know Part I
Truck accidents in Georgia are often life-altering. The size and weight of these trucks all but ensure that the damage that they cause in accidents is devastating. If you are involved in a truck accident, it is important to understand how your scenario fits into Georgia’s truck accident laws. Knowledge of the legal landscape… Read More »
COBRA and Qualifying Events 101
When you find yourself navigating a workplace transition – understanding COBRA — the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act — and what it can do for you is key. But what is COBRA? Why should the average American care? And what life events, or “qualifying events” may trigger it? This article is meant to provide… Read More »
Are the Young Protected from Age Discrimination in Georgia? The Answer May Surprise You
We have all heard the term “age discrimination.” And, logically, what comes to mind for most people is the concept that the law prohibits discrimination against anyone due to their age. But the truth is a bit more nuanced. In the United States, the Federal Government passed the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)… Read More »
Product Liability for Businesses 101
Product liability is a major concern for many businesses: for good reason. Product liability suits are common in the U.S. and every responsible business owner owes it to themselves to have a general awareness of their responsibilities in providing products to customers, and where potential for these suits may lie. This article will go… Read More »