Business Litigation

Georgia's HB 1185 took effect on July 1, 2026. It changed rules that affect corporate disputes and shareholder claims. Georgia businesses may want to review their bylaws and other governance documents. The law allows certain internal claims to be directed to the...

When internal deadlocks or misconduct make it impossible for a closely held business or LLC to continue operating in Georgia, a court may order judicial dissolution. During this winding-down process, corporate officers and managers retain legal obligations to the...

When another business starts using a name or logo that looks too close to yours, it can feel personal. You spent time building trust in the market and now a competitor may be benefiting from the reputation you worked hard to build. This is a tough position to be in,...

If your business partnership is starting to fracture, you already know how quickly things can unravel. When that happens in Georgia, courts have specific tools to step in, and knowing how that process works puts you in a better position to protect what you have built....

Hiring from a rival can fuel growth, but it also brings risks under Georgia law. Georgia courts use the Georgia Restrictive Covenants Act (GRCA) to review specific contract duties. If you do not handle onboarding with care, you may face expensive litigation....

You worked hard to build your business. You hired the right people and gave them access to your "secret sauce." Today, it is natural to wonder: if those people leave, will your non-compete agreements actually hold up in court? In Georgia, the answer is yes, but only...

Serving on a company board can feel like a natural next step in your career. Even with years of leadership or financial experience, board service brings new legal duties. Georgia law expects directors to act in good faith and with reasonable care. Your decisions must...

Business disputes often depend on paperwork, not memory. In lawsuits, courts look closely at written records to understand what happened and who met their obligations. These records help explain business relationships, transactions, and decisions. Clear documentation...

Franchise agreements set rules for how a business relationship should work. When problems come up, Georgia courts rely on contract law to resolve disputes. Knowing how courts review these cases helps you better understand how disagreements may play out. How courts...

Minority owners in a Georgia LLC sometimes feel uncertain about their ability to push back when disputes arise. You may worry that majority members control every decision. Georgia law offers several protections that allow you to safeguard your position and hold others...