Are you aware Georgia has laws requiring businesses to report abandoned property to the state? If not, this article provides a helpful summary. If so, take this as a refresher and reminder that businesses and [...]
Starting and owning a business means addressing a litany of legal concerns: how to form and register the legal entity, how to protect intellectual property, and how to protect members of the business from individual liability. An oft-overlooked, but [...]
Many changes lie ahead as the Administration transitions in the coming week. As we wait and see which proposals will be implemented by Congress, one in particular that is top of mind -- as [...]
We continue to be grateful for and humbled by the trust and support of our clients, friends and colleagues. We are exited and hopeful for what 2021 will bring!
On January 1, 2021, changes to Georgia's Mechanics' and Materialmen's Lien Statute will take effect. Learn more by reading our August post here! If you have questions or are uncertain about your rights and [...]
On September 28, 2020, the Georgia Supreme Court confirmed Georgia law prohibits a contractor from including anticipated profits in a lien, but doing so will not invalidate the entire lien. Massey et al. v. [...]
For months, litigation over business interruption claims for COVID-19 losses have increased. Insurers have argued (1) “physical loss or damage” does not apply when COVID-19 is on the premises or when shutdown orders restrict use [...]
On November 2, 2020, the Georgia Supreme Court issued an opinion in Quynn v. Hulsey et al., Case No. S19G1612. At issue was whether the Court of Appeals erred in holding an employer whose [...]
On October 19, 2020, the Georgia Supreme Court issued an opinion in Johns et al. v. Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. et al., Case No. S19G1478, affirming the Court of Appeals’ determination that Georgia’s [...]
Burkhalter Law is proud to announce one of our attorneys, Melissa Ewing, has been approved to join the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s (FINRA) arbitrator roster as a Public arbitrator. After completing training, she is [...]
On October 6, 2020, the Georgia Supreme Court issued an opinion in Geer v. Phoebe Putney Health System, Inc. Case No. S19G1265, affirming the Court of Appeals’ determination that Georgia’s anti-SLAPP statute, O.C.G.A. § [...]
