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…
When you do business with someone and they refuse to pay for the services you rendered, you may feel like you don’t have many options. This is simply not true. First of all, you always have the option to take…
Careful Documentation Matters in the Construction Business Obviously, the written content contained in commercial contracts is essential to how you run your business. However, in many cases, construction contracts are made orally. Based on any reasonable assessment, an agreement made…
Out of concern for animal welfare, the Atlanta City Council passed a law that prohibits retail pet stores from selling dogs and cats to customers. According to officials, the law is meant to deter puppy and kitten mills – operations…
When it comes to your business, we at Busch, Reed, Jones & Leeper, P.C. know just how much blood, sweat, and tears go into keeping it thriving and successful. Unfortunately, due to the inevitability of business disputes, many people find…
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.…
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,…
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.…
Our firm provides diligent representation to clients who have been victims of tortious interference. Whether the case involves interference with a business contract or a business relationship, it is important to file a lawsuit and seek justice for your situation.…
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,…
When your partnership, limited liability company, corporation, or joint/venture business is facing a dispute, the experience can be stressful and chaotic. If negotiations and informal settlements are not working, litigation may be the only option to reach a solution. What…
A legal entity is a term used to describe organizations you are probably familiar with, including associations, corporations, partnerships, and other similar business formations. These entities are groups of people, referred to as natural persons, which act as one entity…