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Yes, a casual investment from friends or family can absolutely cause serious trouble with the SEC by constituting an illegal securities offering. Many founders mistakenly assume personal ties exempt their fundraising from strict regulatory rules. However, federal and...
Businesses often need to integrate very specific terms into their employment contracts. They must clarify what they expect from workers, what compensation the workers may receive and what disciplinary practices the company employs. Organizations also frequently add...
Executives, shareholders and managers at businesses are often privy to non-public information. They know if the company is about to announce a merger or the acquisition of a competing business entity. They know about pending patents that could give the company in...
A business partnership may allow someone without adequate capital to start a business more quickly than they would be able to otherwise. A partner can connect someone with key players in a local industry or business management experience when all they have is a fresh...
When a company faces a legal dispute, the impact can be multifaceted, affecting various aspects of the business. Regardless of their nature or origin, legal disputes can significantly affect a company's operations, finances and reputation. Understanding these...
When you enter into a valid contract with a Georgia company or any other party, you are bound by the terms of that deal. If the terms of the deal are breached, the breached party may have the right to seek compensation or other forms of relief. The exact remedies are...
A breach of contract can be a serious legal issue that leaves one party suffering a loss. The injured party may expect the breach to occur once the contract expires and not before. However, not all contract breaches affect Georgia residents in this way. Sometimes,...
If you have business partners, there is a good chance that you won't agree on everything with those individuals. While many disagreements can be resolved with good communication and a willingness to compromise, serious issues may take more to resolve. In some cases,...
Many contracts these days include an arbitration clause. Perhaps you have seen the term arbitration used in service contracts with mobile phone companies and other businesses. They are common for a variety of reasons. What is an arbitration clause? An arbitration...
A smaller competitor decides to retire and approaches you about acquiring their Georgia company. This move would increase your market share and bring in customers in an additional niche. Due diligence will enable you to discover whether this potential investment will...
