http://www.atlantabusinessattorneyblog.com/ Published by Meriwether & Tharp, LLC en-us 2010-06-18T16:25:34-05:00 http://www.atlantabusinessattorneyblog.com/2010/06/noncompete_agreements_in_atlan_1.html In Atlanta, Georgia, non-compete agreements are generally analyzed the same, but differing levels of scrutiny can apply. The level of scrutiny is determined based on the circumstances surrounding the entry of the non-compete and the roles of the parties. There... Non-Compete Meriwether & Tharp 2010-06-18T16:25:34-05:00 http://www.atlantabusinessattorneyblog.com/2010/05/georgia_business_litigation_te.html Georgia Business Litigation: Definitions of Common Terms associated with Business Law and Litigation: Acceptance: Compliance with or agreement to the terms and conditions of an offer constitute acceptance of the offer. Acceptance is a necessary element to the formation of... Meriwether & Tharp 2010-05-31T06:18:52-05:00 http://www.atlantabusinessattorneyblog.com/2010/04/georgia_business_litigation_te_1.html Now that the basic litigation terms have been defined, how does the process actually work in the business litigation context? One of the most commonly litigated issues is breach of contract. Here is an example of how the process would... Meriwether & Tharp 2010-04-06T06:21:00-05:00 http://www.atlantabusinessattorneyblog.com/2010/03/georgia_business_litigation_la_1.html Georgia Business Litigation: Definitions of Common Terms associated with Business Law and Litigation: Affidavit: Written testimony under oath - usually sworn to in front of a notary. Alternative dispute resolution (ADR): Methods of resolving legal disputes without going to trial,... Meriwether & Tharp 2010-03-24T06:15:07-05:00 http://www.atlantabusinessattorneyblog.com/2010/03/picking_the_best_georgia_busin.html Picking the Best Georgia Business Attorney There are many excellent business attorneys in the Atlanta area. This can make selecting the right business attorney for your needs difficult. Here are a few helpful hints to assist you in selecting the... Meriwether & Tharp 2010-03-19T16:24:49-05:00 http://www.atlantabusinessattorneyblog.com/2010/02/georgia_business_litigation_la.html Georgia Business Litigation: Definitions of Common Terms associated with Business Law and Litigation: Affirmative Defenses: The defendants defenses to the allegations in the complaint included in the defendant’s Answer filed with the court. Answer: A document used to respond to... Meriwether & Tharp 2010-02-12T16:02:31-05:00 http://www.atlantabusinessattorneyblog.com/2010/01/how_to_sue_a_business_that_is.html A Georgia court must have power to rule over both parties in order for a lawsuit to be properly filed in Georgia. This concept is known as jurisdiction under the law. If a Georgia court does not have jurisdiction over... Meriwether & Tharp 2010-01-17T15:50:53-05:00 http://www.atlantabusinessattorneyblog.com/2009/12/damages_for_breach_of_contract.html Do you want to file a lawsuit in Georgia for breach of contract? Are you being sued in Georgia for breach of contract? If so, one of the most important considerations you may have is how a Georgia court would... Damages Meriwether & Tharp 2009-12-17T11:45:10-05:00 http://www.atlantabusinessattorneyblog.com/2009/11/what_is_a_corporate_veil.html As a general rule, when a Georgia corporation (which would include a Limited Liability Company) is formed, it becomes a living entity that “exists” separate from its owners. The Georgia Corporate Code allows the corporation’s owners to operate a business... Meriwether & Tharp 2009-11-14T12:42:32-05:00 http://www.atlantabusinessattorneyblog.com/2009/10/forming_a_corporation_or_llc_w_1.html Most small business owners form what are called “pass-through” entities. Two examples of a “pass-through” entity are S-corporations and Limited Liability Companies. A pass-through entity means that, for tax purposes, the income of the business passes through to the business... Meriwether & Tharp 2009-10-13T09:38:00-05:00