Common Law Fraud in the Business Context

1. In Georgia, What Are the Relevant Statutes and Regulations for Residential and Commercial Transactions? The statutes and regulations of residential transactions are written in Ga. Code Ann. §§ 44-7-30 through 44-7-37. There are no provisions for commercial transactions. This article discusses nonrefundable fees, residential rental agreements, and security deposits. A nonrefundable fee is any…

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In a condemnation proceeding, the Government attempts to damage or take private property. This taking can be partial or full. To properly extinguish between a full taking or partial taking, one must further evaluate the meaning of property in Georgia law.  You may be asking yourself, why does this even matter? As we have explained…

Eminent domain is the rights and power of the government and authorities such as the department of transportation or utility companies to condemn and acquire private property for public use. It is critical that one makes a distinction between the government’s power of eminent domain and the government’s police powers. The governments police powers allow a…

Tip 1: Determine the Right Structure Planning and structuring the deal is just as important as the deal itself. Deal making is an art of leverage, negotiations, and legal competency. There are various ways the deal can be structured such as Asset Purchase, Stock Purchase, or Merger. In an Asset Purchase, the assets of a…

The Letter of Intent also known as LOI is a contract that can be binding or non-binding. Oftentimes, it begins the acquisition process. Here are five important considerations when it comes to the LOI. The Why In commercial acquisitions of less complexity, a buyer may submit a purchase and sale agreement without the interim use…