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A recent RICO claim in federal court, tossed following a motion to dismiss, contains some useful lessons for both plaintiffs and defendants. For potential plaintiffs, it is important to understand that not every wrong that involved a collective of people acting in concert is a civil RICO violation, and if what harmed you was a…

Contract relationships can be like couples relationships: some are satisfying and mutually beneficial, some start out strong but eventually go off course, and others seemingly are beset with problems almost from the start. If you find yourself in the middle or last scenario, you may also have to deal with a breach of contract case…

Amidst complicated questions of corporate mergers, intellectual property, and more, commercial contracts often come down to fundamental issues of document drafting and contract construction. Whether yours is a (seemingly) straightforward contract for services or a complex deal, success often comes down to what’s on the paper you sign and your understanding of what rights and…

The effect of a judge finding a party in contempt of court can be very different depending on the circumstances. If the party in question is a deadbeat parent who hasn’t paid their child support, the result may be jail time. On the other hand, if the party in question is your commercial tenant who…

A successful commercial contract must do many things. One of those objectives is to function correctly if you are the victim of the other side’s breach. To that end, success requires ensuring that your contract is free of provisions or clauses that do not comport with Georgia law and, if challenged, will be tossed as…

There are various circumstances under which a commercial tenant might continue to occupy a space after their lease term expired. There are also various circumstances where a landlord may decide it needs to eject that holding-over tenant. Landlords should take caution to be certain that their efforts to remove a holding-over tenant are fully compliant…

Construction contracts can often end up in disputes and, subsequently, litigation. There are many ways that construction contracts (and parties’ contractual rights and obligations) can become complicated and/or disputed. If you’re a party to a construction contract and you’ve been hauled into court — or the other side has failed to live up to their…

Binding contracts are an essential tool in conducting business. That includes not just the agreements that govern the transaction of products, goods, and services, but also the contracts that settle disputes between parties. Settlement agreements are essential for declaring each side’s rights and responsibilities. With any settlement agreement, there are three areas where having a…

Sometimes, commercial contract relationships are less than perfect. Imperfections… mistakes… omissions… and more may crop up in the course of your business relationship. Even when those flaws or errors were on your end, that doesn’t necessarily mean you’re not still entitled to be paid for the work you did. If things have become a bit…

When you’re dealing with construction projects and contracts, whether you’re a contractor or a subcontractor, invoicing and payment of invoices are critical parts of the process. If you’re the invoicing party, you want to ensure you’ve done everything necessary to ensure you get paid what you’re owed. If you’re the party receiving the invoice(s), you…