Essential Advice for Family-Owned Business Succession
It really is amazing, watching how the business industry has shifted and changed over the years. We once saw the big box retailers trampling smaller businesses (family-owned or otherwise), and yet now we are seeing the smaller businesses begin to rise up yet again. This is most evident when one looks at the country’s gross […]
Pro Basketball Player Charged With Drunk Driving in Georgia
Being arrested and charged with one or more crimes can be a difficult experience for anyone. With the coverage following the arrest of a celebrity, the account of an event can often be exaggerated by the media in order to sell the story. Recently, the news reported that a professional basketball player was arrested for drunk driving on a […]
Student May Be Considering Criminal Defense After Shooting
When a person kills another accidentally and without premeditation, it is generally considered by legal definition as manslaughter. In order for someone to be charged with manslaughter rather than murder, certain conditions need to be met. Most who are charged with a felony in Georgia seek the counsel of an experienced criminal defense attorney. Recently, a story […]
Property: Understanding Zoning Basics
When someone purchases a property, it is natural for many to believe that the property can be used in any way desired. However, even with ownership, there are many rules and restrictions that control the use of a property, which is generally called zoning. Current and/or future commercial landowners in Georgia may be interested in the […]
Woman Accused of Drunk Driving, Killing One and Injuring Another
When driving on Georgia’s roads and highways, there are unfortunately many reasons that may cause a driver to swerve on the road. These reasons may be difficult to explain to an officer of the law if he or she happens to observe a person driving erratically. Recently, the police stopped a woman when they suspected drunk […]
Handling Harassment and Discrimination Business Litigation
As a business grows past a certain number of employees, it inevitably will have to make human resource (HR) rules that will govern the enterprise. Two of the most important issues that small and even large businesses may face are workplace harassment and discrimination complaints. These two issues have the ability to generate significant amounts […]
3 Reasons Why Focusing on Compliance Is Good for Business
Successful businesses have a few things in common. They do well financially, they run smoothly from the inside and they attract talented employees. At the core of each of these qualities is compliance. That is, compliance to state and federal rules and regulations. Of course, compliance is something that you have to consider as the […]
Teacher Likely Focused on Criminal Defense in Child Battery Case
In recent years, cameras have been placed in most places that involve childcare. This is in order to protect the children, their teachers, caregivers and parents when issues of criminal behavior arise. Recently, an article reported that a Georgia grade school teacher was allowed to turn himself in after a judge reluctantly issued a warrant […]
Georgia Could Be Facing Eminent Domain Battle Over Pipelines
News reports and prominent political activists have recently focused on the Keystone XL Pipeline and more recently the Dakota Access Pipeline. While these projects are stalling out, new pipeline construction is booming across the country. Activists here in Georgia are protesting local pipeline construction for the same reasons: private property rights and environmental impacts. Earlier […]
Estate Administration Is Easier When Plans Are Kept up to Date
Estate planning, can’t it just be a one and done thing? Well, depending on one’s stage in life when it is completed, it is possible. But for those who get their affairs in order while still going through significant life changes, updating an estate plan every so often is a must. Not only will this […]