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A Very Costly Drafting Error
The Importance of a Conspicuous Exculpatory Clause A recent decision in Wagner, Averett vs. Landcastle Acquisition Corporation reaffirms previous holdings that exculpatory clauses in contracts must be...
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From the Desk of Rob Huestis: The Honorable Judge Gail S. Tusan Recipient of...
As the Chair of the Litigation Section of the Atlanta Bar this past year, there has been so much for which I am proud and thankful. At the top of my list, the Litigation Section was honored to bestow...
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Panel Discussion Centers on Courtroom Interactions
From the Desk of Rob Huestis: As Chair of the Litigation Section, I was proud to assist as one of the organizers of A View From the Bench. Organizers and panelists included Jessica Wood, Caren Cloud,...
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Estate Planning
Click the “Download” button below to view and save attorney David Dismuke’s recent presentation on Estate Planning and Probate Matters. Estate Planning and Probate 2019Download The post Estate...
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BBGA Attorney Speaks to EPA Employees About Estate Planning
David DismukeBusiness Law Attorney and CPA BBGA business law attorney David Dismuke recently spoke to the local U.S. Environmental Protection Agency office about estate planning. Approximately 30...
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Will the Department of Labor’s Updated Overtime Rule Affect Your Business?
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced its final rule on Sept. 24 under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) that results in an additional 1.3 million American workers being entitled to overtime...
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Georgia’s Legislature Amends the Statute of Frauds
SB 37 was introduced during the 2019 legislative session of the Georgia General Assembly and was signed by Governor Kemp on May 7. SB 37 amends O.C.G.A. § 13-5-30, Georgia’s statute of frauds, so as...
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Changes to Estate and Gift Tax Rules on the Horizon
Significant changes to the estate and gift tax rules may be coming soon. Currently, an individual can shelter up to $11,700,000 in assets from the estate tax upon death, while a married couple can...
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Recent Case out of Georgia’s Statewide Business Court Sheds Light on Court’s...
On March 5, 2021, Georgia’s newly created statewide business court issued an Order in Martin v. Hauser (Case No 20-GSBC-0008) which analyzes restrictive covenants contained in an employment agreement...
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What Contractors Need to Know for Use of Lien Waivers
In 2021, Georgia changed its lien law statute, making important changes of which contractors should be aware. Georgia is one of a few states that statutorily outlines forms for interim and final lien...
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