Business 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 MoreWoman suffers critical personal injury, hit while pumping gas
There are many ways that the authorities in Georgia try to protect the public against serious injuries and death caused by negligent vehicle operators. One of the strongest deterrent methods is the private tort system, which provides a personal injury claim for monetary damages to injured victims. The claim exists against one or more wrongdoers… Continue reading Woman suffers critical personal injury, hit while pumping gas
Read MoreCriminal 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
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