Commercial litigation handles all kinds of disputes. Whether your case involves a breach of contract, business tort, or partnership/joint venture dispute, there are 2 main options for reaching a settlement. The first is arbitration, which is generally quick, cheap, and private. The second option is litigation, where the case goes to trial. While arbitration has several benefits, it also has ...
Dissolving a business is often a stressful and complex process. However, it is important to legally and correctly dissolve a business in a timely manner. If you fail to properly dissolve your business, you may face additional liabilities in the future and have to endure extra legal hassles down the road, even if your business operations have ceased. That is why our firm wants to educate business ...
If you are a small business owner, you would be wise to begin thinking about how to avoid consumer lawsuits before they happen. It can become very time-consuming and costly to engage in the protracted legal battle that ensues when a group of consumers claim you are responsible for their financial loss or injury. If the lawsuit goes poorly, your business’ reputation and financial resources could be ...
Whether a full-blown class action or a complaint from a single consumer, lawsuits typically come as a shock to small business owners and do serious damage. Regardless of whether or not you believe their case to be valid or justified, consumer lawsuits and class actions have the potential to destroy your business. However, if properly handled, you may be able to protect your business’ reputation ...
The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) is a collection of regulations that govern business transactions and contract issues. It has been adopted by all 50 states, and relates to transactions involving moveable goods that are transferred between a buyer and seller. This means transactions involving real estate purchases or the hire of services do not fall under the UCC. Our firm has represented numerous ...
Construction Litigation Lawyers in Marietta Our construction litigation attorneys at Busch, Reed, Jones & Leeper, P.C. have served business people in Georgia for a combined total of more than 125 years. We are here to serve you by providing wise legal counsel, assistance with commercial contracts, representation during disputes, and more. When it comes to your livelihood and the success of your ...
Why Legal Validity Is Essential to Construction Contracts Contracts play a central role in the construction industry. A legitimate, correctly-formulated contract can provide clarity when business disputes arise or when another party fails to uphold their end of a deal. On the other hand, when a contract is unclear, unofficial, or is written in a way that leaves more questions than answers, it can ...
Whether a full-blown class action or a complaint from a single consumer, lawsuits typically come as a shock to small business owners and do serious damage. Regardless of whether or not you believe their case to be valid or justified, consumer lawsuits and class actions have the potential to destroy your business. However, if properly handled, you may be able to protect your business’ reputation ...
Construction Litigation Lawyers in Marietta Our construction litigation attorneys at Busch, Reed, Jones & Leeper, P.C. have served business people in Georgia for a combined total of more than 125 years. We are here to serve you by providing wise legal counsel, assistance with commercial contracts, representation during disputes, and more. When it comes to your livelihood and the success of your ...
Why Legal Validity Is Essential to Construction Contracts Contracts play a central role in the construction industry. A legitimate, correctly-formulated contract can provide clarity when business disputes arise or when another party fails to uphold their end of a deal. On the other hand, when a contract is unclear, unofficial, or is written in a way that leaves more questions than answers, it can ...
The construction world is heavily dependent on contracts in order to ensure contractors are legally protected in the event of a potential loss. These contracts serve as agreements between the parties that are involved in a construction project, legally binding them to follow the guidelines accordingly. However, some people fail to hold up their end of the bargain, resulting in a breach of ...
Commercial industries, construction firms, and other forms of corporations or business entities are regulated and largely organized by contracts of various types. Since a contract needs to be thorough and should be drafted to be legally sound, most are intricate, often to the point where the content of the contract becomes difficult to interpret. Business veterans and new entrepreneurs alike can ...
Earlier this year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a final rule designed to improve the agency’s tracking of injuries and illnesses that occur in the workplace. Under the new rule, certain employers must now electronically submit data regarding injuries and illnesses. Employers had already been required to log this data on official OSHA forms kept onsite. Although ...
Officers and directors are the decision makers of the corporations they work for. In general, the decisions they make do not render them liable to civil lawsuits or personal liability. This is the business judgment rule. It says that officers and directors may not be held personally liable for negligent or careless business decisions. However, some decisions and actions may subject them to ...
The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) is a collection of regulations that govern business transactions and contract issues. It has been adopted by all 50 states, and relates to transactions involving moveable goods that are transferred between a buyer and seller. This means transactions involving real estate purchases or the hire of services do not fall under the UCC. Our firm has represented numerous ...
