Trouble with your vendor? Talk it out
You have a business that relies on vendors to be on time and to get you the right products. Unfortunately, you’ve found that one of your vendors is falling behind regularly and leaving you rushing to make ends meet. You’ve had to get supplies from local stores and from other vendors just because this one… Continue reading Trouble with your vendor? Talk it out
Read MoreHow to create a successful business partnership
It may seem logical to go into business with your best friend, but is it a good idea? The stresses of doing business together have destroyed many good relationships. Here are some things to consider: Why are you going into business together? Do your skills complement each other? Do you even need a partner? How… Continue reading How to create a successful business partnership
Read MoreInterfering with someone else’s deal can draw lawsuits
Georgia’s civil courts recognize a misdeed known by the serious-sounding name “tortious interference.” The best way to explain this civil offense is often by example, and some attorneys’ favorite example is history’s first official case. The colorful origin of tortious interference The idea first appeared in a now-famous 1853 case in London, England. A celebrity… Continue reading Interfering with someone else’s deal can draw lawsuits
Read MoreBusiness litigation may deal with entertainment contracts
Georgia is the home of many new and emerging musical and entertainment artists. Every one of those individuals and groups will have the need to enter into various contracts for the production and distribution of their music or other entertainment activities. Business litigation often arises between the entertainer and the producer or a production company.… Continue reading Business litigation may deal with entertainment contracts
Read MoreLitigation is not the only way to settle a partner disagreement
Having a business partner can have its benefits, but it can also have its disadvantages. Running a business can be stressful, and partners do not always agree on how everything should be handled. When a partnership dispute arises, Georgia business owners may think that litigation is the only way to resolve the situation. Truthfully, there… Continue reading Litigation is not the only way to settle a partner disagreement
Read MoreBreach of contract, injunction sought in business litigation case
Contractual disputes between business entities is commonplace in the courts of Georgia. There are many different disputes and factual scenarios that can be imagined between companies that are doing business together, and they don’t always end up with an uneventful outcome. Business litigation in the state and federal courts located in Georgia often deal with… Continue reading Breach of contract, injunction sought in business litigation case
Read MoreBusiness litigation often arises over construction contracts
Georgia businesses have many different types of contract disputes that sometimes end up in court litigation. One area of prolific lawsuits often involves small or middle-size construction companies that have obtained a contract to construct or repair a public property. One recent example of a case that may resort to business litigation involves a contract… Continue reading Business litigation often arises over construction contracts
Read MoreBusiness litigation often concerns disputed licensing agreements
In Georgia and elsewhere, disputes between businesses are a regular way of life. The conflicts have a wide range and involve many different factual scenarios. Sometimes, the bitterness of business litigation can create bad perceptions about each other between the battling entities. On the other hand, some business conflicts are so commonplace that the companies… Continue reading Business litigation often concerns disputed licensing agreements
Read MoreBusiness litigation pits Papa John’s against directors
Companies that operate in Georgia often encounter potential or actual business disputes with other companies or internally within the business itself. When a company’s founder or CEO is known to be both eccentric and highly controversial in his public statements, business litigation between that individual and his or her own company may tend to break… Continue reading Business litigation pits Papa John’s against directors
Read MoreBusiness litigation alleges fantasy football contract breach
Businesses in Georgia and nationwide are involved increasingly in litigation concerning online marketing and promotional activities. Many business litigation conflicts are over the rights to intellectual property such as copyrights, trade names and other proprietary assets. A recent example of such litigation involves a complaint filed recently in federal court by Fulltime Fantasy Sports, LLC against… Continue reading Business litigation alleges fantasy football contract breach
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