What To Do When Your Business Partner Wants to Leave?

Just when you thought your business couldn’t be any better, or maybe it couldn’t get any worse, your business partner tells you they want to leave. Statistics show that nearly 70% of business partnerships break up! Being prepared for a...
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Five Common Pitfalls in Contract Drafting and How to Avoid Them

Hello there! So, you’d like to write a contract? That’s GREAT! I’ve been writing contracts since 2012 as a business lawyer, and contract drafting is a lot of fun (for me, at least). I should say, though, that contract language...
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Everything You Need to Know About Business Purchase Agreements

When it comes to writing purchase agreements, there’s a LOT. The hope for this article is to break it down to the big picture stuff, so that we know what’s important at the LOI (Letter of Intent) stage of the...
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Do Non-Compete Agreements Work in Georgia?

The short answer is: YES! Typically, non-compete agreements work in Georgia if they’re limited geographically (to about a 10-mile radius) and in time (2 years or less), but there’s a great deal of variance and nuance when it comes to...
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Should You Incorporate Your Business Out of State?

My Life Coach tells me I need to incorporate in Delaware, should I? Is your life coach a lawyer? Let’s dig into all the pros and cons of setting up your new business in YOUR State or another one! What...
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How to Form a Real Estate LLC

What awesome legal technologies do we have available for Real Estate investment? LOTS! What is a Real Estate LLC? A real estate LLC is a company set up to hold real estate property, either in a series or on its...
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Clearing Up the Confusion on Asset Protection and Trusts

When it comes to estate planning and asset protection, there’s a lot of confusion—especially around the role of Trusts. Much of the complexity in this area stems from a few common mistakes about how different types of trusts actually work...
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Why Wyoming is Becoming the Go-To State for Small Business Formations

When starting a small business, one of the first big decisions you’ll face is choosing where to form your company. While many entrepreneurs default to their home state, Wyoming has become an increasingly popular choice for LLCs and corporations. But...
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What Business Owners Need to Know About the Changing Landscape of Privacy Policy Laws

Privacy Policies are difficult to write because Privacy Law is rapidly changing in just about every jurisdiction. Each state has its own privacy laws, and the feds do, too. I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but there’s also a huge...
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What’s The Difference Between Phantom Stock and Traditional Stock Options?

Businesses are constantly seeking innovative ways to attract and retain top talent while aligning employee interests with organizational success. Two popular methods of doing so are phantom stock and traditional stock options. While both aim to incentivize employees and foster...
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