Cybersecurity is the new frontier of fraud prevention. As more information ends up on the internet, retailers and financial institutions are learning it the hard way. The data breach of Target demonstrates that even when financial institutions are not the victim, they can still suffer losses. In 2013, over a three-week period, hackers gained access…
Continue reading ›Recently, a federal court declared Georgia’s garnishment statute unconstitutional leaving the short-term future of garnishments uncertain. While the decision technically affects only the Clerk of Gwinnett County, other clerks in Georgia have already taken action to halt garnishments. Likewise, attorneys and creditors have now lost the defense of complying in good faith with existing law…
Continue reading ›There are many benefits to owning investment property in Georgia. But, like any investment, there are also risks. Tenants can be unpredictable at best and destructive at worst. So what can property investors do when they are stuck with a troublesome tenant? In Georgia, a landlord may evict a tenant if: (1) the tenant fails…
Continue reading ›As the title suggests, this is the beginning of a five-part discussion about contract for deeds. In this series, I will discuss several topics relating to this contract, including the four remedies that a seller has upon borrower default and why most Georgia attorneys do not recommended this type of agreement for either buyers or…
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