Criminal defense: Stun gun for 87-year-old picking dandelions
It is not well-known in Georgia that dandelion salad is a favorite dish of natives of certain foreign countries. For an 87-year-old Chatsworth woman who was naturalized as a U.S. Citizen over 15 years ago, going into a neighboring field to dig up dandelions was a perfectly natural and nonthreatening activity. For police called to… Continue reading Criminal defense: Stun gun for 87-year-old picking dandelions
Read MoreRiding tips for Georgia motorcyclists
Dalton motorcycle owners love to ride their big two-wheelers, especially during the warmer months. While it’s undeniable that riding a motorcycle has inherent risks that driving a car does not, there’s no substitute for the feeling of freedom a motorcycle provides. While the risks are real, it should be noted that according to last year’s… Continue reading Riding tips for Georgia motorcyclists
Read MoreDamages claim from car accidents includes lost earning capacity
Georgia and other states provide for monetary damages to the estate of a person who was killed in a vehicular accident by the negligence of another party. Such a claim is called a wrongful death claim. The wrongful death statute in every state provides a list of damages that are recoverable from death relating to… Continue reading Damages claim from car accidents includes lost earning capacity
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 MoreDeadly crash with log truck is latest of Georgia truck accidents
Accidents involving trucks occur in Georgia on a nearly daily basis. Fortunately, they do not all result in personal injury or death. However, when a smaller vehicle crashes head-on into a large semitrailer, severe injury and loss of life are more probable than not. In addition, the idea that truck drivers are the cause of… Continue reading Deadly crash with log truck is latest of Georgia truck accidents
Read More5 things you should know about post-divorce relocation
Before you got married, you moved around as you pleased. After your marriage, you lost that freedom. You settled down, had two kids and bought a house. It all happened over years, so you did not really think about it, but it still happened. Now you’ve gotten divorced and you share custody of your children… Continue reading 5 things you should know about post-divorce relocation
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
Read MoreBusiness litigation can test the validity of competitor’s claims
In Georgia and throughout the country a business may challenge the advertising of its competitors through the court system and before administrative agencies. In addition to filing business litigation, this may also be done more informally through the National Advertising Division of the Council for Better Business Bureaus. For example, one maker of probiotic supplements sued… Continue reading Business litigation can test the validity of competitor’s claims
Read MoreGeorgia car accidents often caused by distracted drivers
Not every driver exemplifies caution and alertness behind the wheel. In fact, some leave others wondering how they ever obtained valid drivers’ licenses, for they seem to unaware of even the most basic traffic regulations, such as coming to a halt at stop signs or using signals to turn. Distracted driving car accidents costs thousands… Continue reading Georgia car accidents often caused by distracted drivers
Read MoreBusiness litigation over data breach claims reinstated by Court
Georgia is home to its share of litigation over data breaches against big retailers and respected organizations. When criminal hackers penetrate the security protections of a company’s data banks, class action lawsuits and some individual business litigation actions usually follow. The plaintiffs are customers whose private information has been taken and who are facing potentially… Continue reading Business litigation over data breach claims reinstated by Court
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