Business 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
Read MoreFinancial survival after divorce takes careful planning
Georgia residents who are contemplating a divorce may want to think about planning early with respect to future retirement funding. Divorce can place an inordinate strain on a person’s regular income, which will not be bolstered by combining with the former spouse’s income after the divorce. This is often a strain for those who were… Continue reading Financial survival after divorce takes careful planning
Read MoreYes, you can still end up in jail for marijuana in Georgia
Easing cultural attitudes about marijuana is evident in our society. In state after state, voters keep passing laws intended to end the prohibition of marijuana and create regulated markets. Support for marijuana legalization is high and continuing to increase. However, Georgia is well behind much of the rest of the country when it comes to… Continue reading Yes, you can still end up in jail for marijuana in Georgia
Read MoreCourt decides issue of policy beneficiary choice after divorce
The U.S. Supreme Court on June 11 issued a decision involving the question of who inherits the proceeds of an insurance policy when the owner of the policy apparently forgot to remove his former wife as beneficiary after they divorced. The problem that is illustrated is instructive to all couples who are in divorce or… Continue reading Court decides issue of policy beneficiary choice after divorce
Read MoreRate of fatal motor vehicle accidents with pedestrians increasing
This week, the Georgia Department of Transportation released preliminary findings of their report on traffic safety. The statistics related to motor vehicle accidents involving pedestrians are tragic and disappointing. The authors of the study hope to use the data to identify and address the causes of pedestrian accidents, perhaps through new legislation. New laws related… Continue reading Rate of fatal motor vehicle accidents with pedestrians increasing
Read MoreSerious car accidents are often caused by a failure to yield
Failing to yield the right of way is a cause of many serious accidents in Georgia. That type of negligent error is similar in many instances to making an improper left turn. Both violations involve causing car accidents by intruding into another vehicle’s proper path of travel. A fatal accident that recently occurred in Burke… Continue reading Serious car accidents are often caused by a failure to yield
Read MoreCriminal defense may exist for man charged with solicitation
Criminal defense attorneys in Georgia and elsewhere must deal with some bizarre offenses alleged by the police. The criminal defense attorney views these matters clinically and acts in accordance with professional ethics to provide the strongest defense possible no matter what the circumstances. However, it must be remembered that most criminal cases are negotiated with… Continue reading Criminal defense may exist for man charged with solicitation
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