A recent Executive Order will impact an estimated 200,000 construction workers and their employers, as outlined in an article by Reuters. Various construction industry groups have submitted a letter to the White House in opposition [...]
All business owners are required to maintain in good standing with the Georgia Secretary of State by submitting an annual registration. The renewal period runs from January 1st to April 1st of each year [...]
With enactment of the Georgia Uniform Mediation Act (“GUMA”), O.C.G.A. § 9-17-1 et seq., effective July 1, 2021, Georgia stands out as an attractive location for resolution of domestic and international commercial disputes. In [...]
As 2021 comes to a close, the team at Burkhalter Law would like to thank our business owner clients and advisors for the trust they have placed in our firm to manage their legal needs. We [...]
All business owners are required to maintain in good standing with the Georgia Secretary of State by submitting an annual registration. The renewal period runs from January 1st to April 1st of each year [...]
During this time of giving, we want to focus on the pro-bono organizations in our Atlanta community. Pro bono is short for the Latin phrase pro bono publico, which means "for the public good." Many pro-bono organizations have experienced an increased [...]
Everyone today is so busy—and life is so hectic—that we inevitably, and often for good reason, take shortcuts. But when it comes to signing contracts, the best counsel is to pause and review before [...]
As a contractor performing work in Georgia, it is imperative to stay on top of Georgia’s statutory lien framework in the event any payment issues arise. Georgia lien law requires specific steps with deadlines. [...]
Do you know where and how your important documents are stored? Are they safely secure and available to access when needed or in case of an emergency? If you don’t know, or are not [...]
Most 401(k) retirement plans are governed by the Employment Retirement Act of 1979 (“ERISA”). If you are married and want to leave your retirement benefits to anyone other than your spouse, did you know [...]
All business owners are required to meet certain federal and state requirements to stay in compliance. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) breaks down these requirements for you in this post. Formed in 1953, the [...]
