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The FTC Has Banned Non-Compete Agreements

Hold… Hold…. HOLD… HOOOLLLLLDDD!!! The FTC has issued a new rule BANNING Non-Compete Agreements! Recently, the FTC issued a preliminary rule that seeks to ban non-compete agreements for agreements made after their proposed effective date of August 20th, 2024. What...
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Five Questions to Ask Before Hiring an Atlanta Employment Attorney

Are you facing employment-related challenges and considering legal representation? Hiring the right employment law attorney can make a significant difference in the outcome of your case. This blog post will guide you through five crucial questions to ask before making...
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Stay Ahead, Stay Compliant: Your Guide to Thriving under Georgia’s New Corporate Transparency Act

You have likely heard as a business owner that on January 1, 2024, there is a new reporting obligation that goes into effect that applies to many business owners nationwide. This report was put into effect by the Financial Crimes...
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What to Know Before Recording Someone Without Their Consent

Whether in a public or private setting, understanding the laws behind recording someone without their permission is vital to ensure that you are doing the right and responsible thing. Wherever you go in public, there is the risk of being...
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Common Questions about PPP Round 2

In the second round of PPP loans, the Small Business Administration (SBA) has expanded the uses and eligibility for funds. Applying for this round may be easier for many businesses, especially if you received loans in the first round. However,...
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Recent PPP Legislation for COVID Relief

What we are going to talk about today is the paycheck protection program (PPP). The second round of PPP loans came about as part of the $900 billion COVID relief package. This included $600 stimulus checks for American taxpayers, phased...
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Are You An Amateur Or Professional?

What is the Difference Between an Amateur and a Professional? The definition of an amateur is a person considered contemptibly inept at a given activity. The definition of a professional is a competent, skillful and assured human being. So, I...
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How to Make an Idea into a Business

You’ve had a ‘lightbulb’ moment, but where do you go from here? We speak to Jonathan Sparks, who offers creative legal ideas to keep the fuel burning in every entrepreneurs’ truckload of thoughts and ideas; we ask him: how does...
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Employing Foreign Workers: H-1B Visas

The best candidate for a position in a company is not always an American. Hiring a foreign worker may be the best for business, but the process can be intimidating. This post gives a brief overview of the requirements for...
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Georgia Business Courts Are on the Horizon

Georgia businesses may soon have their very own courts in which to resolve legal conflicts. On April 6, 2018, the Georgia House sent Resolution 993 to Governor Nathan Deal’s desk, and it is very likely that he will approve it....
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