Cohan & Levy: Our Practice Is Built On Excellence And Dedication To Our Clients
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...
Whether your company created a mobile application or algorithm, protecting intellectual property (IP) is essential. Developers and tech companies often struggle to determine which legal protection applies to their products. Copyright and patent law both protect IP,...
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...
Trade secrets often serve as the 'secret sauce' behind a business’s success. When someone takes this information without permission, it can devastate the company. In Georgia, you have specific legal pathways to address this through both state and federal law. What...
Forming a business partnership can accelerate innovation and growth, but it also comes with risks. Partnership disputes typically arise when ownership over proprietary assets is not clearly defined. Whether you develop technology or designs with a partner,...
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...
If you develop software, your code reflects time, creativity, and business value. When others copy it without permission, that value can drop quickly. Georgia law and federal rules provide several ways to protect your code and reduce misuse. Understand how copyright...
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...
When businesses merge, protecting sensitive information, such as trade secrets, becomes a key concern. In Georgia, like in many states, trade secrets are valuable assets that help companies maintain a competitive edge. But when two companies combine, it raises the...