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 [...]
Unnecessary disputes can arise out of poorly drafted construction contracts, regardless of your level of sophistication. This is particularly true right now given supply-chain issues and the ever-rising cost of materials. Three points arise [...]
As much as we may try to avoid them, disputes happen. If you find yourself or your business involved in a dispute or other situation which could give rise to a claim, it is important to take [...]
As a Georgia business owner, your entity name and business address are of public record. Unfortunately, this can and has lead to an increased number of scammers using this information for solicitation purposes. These [...]
We are proud to announce that Burkhalter Law founder, Brian Burkhalter, has been selected as the exclusive Construction Law expert in Georgia by Leaders in Law. Brian is an experienced construction and litigation attorney, [...]
Limitation-of-liability clauses are important tools that business owners use to limit and allocate risks in commercial relationships. Business owners and their counsel should always consider the potential liability find ways to reduce exposure. Limiting liability can [...]
In opening a business account, like most things in life, the convenient option is not always the best option. Particularly if you are considering a joint account with one or more partners, it is [...]
There are more opportunities than ever to invest your money into a business or start your own business. In particular, the rise of online brokers such as Ameritrade and Robinhood have made it more [...]
When we formed Burkhalter Law, we set out to lead our firm with the guiding principles of partnership, perseverance and progress. We are incredibly proud of the entire Burkhalter Law team for continuing to demonstrate [...]
All Georgia businesses are required to complete an annual registration by April 1st. However, the deadline has been extended to May 1st. Read our prior blog post to learn more about the requirements and how we [...]
As a business owner, you may encounter disputes or situations where litigation is needed to protect rights and/or pursue recovery. Alternatively, you may have to defend against litigation. There are a few basic steps to follow [...]
