Limitation-of-Liability Clauses for Business Owners

Limitation-of-liability clauses are important tools that business owners use to limit and allocate risks in commercial relationships. Business owners and their counsel should always consider the potential liability find ways to reduce exposure.  Limiting liability can [...]

2021-07-07T13:38:32+00:00July 7th, 2021|Commercial Litigation, Construction Litigation, Corporate Planning, Mergers, Acquisition, Industry & Firm News, Partner Disputes|Comments Off on Limitation-of-Liability Clauses for Business Owners

Potential Pitfalls in Opening a Joint Business Account

In opening a business account, like most things in life, the convenient option is not always the best option.  Particularly if you are considering a joint account with one or more partners, it is [...]

2021-06-23T20:27:06+00:00June 23rd, 2021|Commercial Litigation, Corporate Planning, Mergers, Acquisition, Industry & Firm News, Partner Disputes|Comments Off on Potential Pitfalls in Opening a Joint Business Account

Burkhalter Law Celebrates One Year Anniversary!

When we formed Burkhalter Law, we set out to lead our firm with the guiding principles of partnership, perseverance and progress. We are incredibly proud of the entire Burkhalter Law team for continuing to demonstrate [...]

2021-05-05T14:09:00+00:00May 5th, 2021|Industry & Firm News|Comments Off on Burkhalter Law Celebrates One Year Anniversary!

Upcoming Changes on January 1, 2021 to Georgia’s Mechanics’ + Materialmen’s Lien Statute

On January 1, 2021, changes to Georgia's Mechanics' and Materialmen's Lien Statute will take effect. Learn more by reading our August post here!  If you have questions or are uncertain about your rights and [...]

2020-12-16T15:44:30+00:00December 16th, 2020|Industry & Firm News|Comments Off on Upcoming Changes on January 1, 2021 to Georgia’s Mechanics’ + Materialmen’s Lien Statute

Georgia Supreme Court Holds Georgia’s Apportionment Statute Abrogates the Respondeat Superior Rule

On November 2, 2020, the Georgia Supreme Court issued an opinion in Quynn v. Hulsey et al., Case No. S19G1612.  At issue was whether the Court of Appeals erred in holding an employer whose [...]

2020-11-04T14:39:07+00:00November 4th, 2020|Industry & Firm News|Comments Off on Georgia Supreme Court Holds Georgia’s Apportionment Statute Abrogates the Respondeat Superior Rule

Supreme Court Holds Apportionment Extends to Strict Products Liability Claims

On October 19, 2020, the Georgia Supreme Court issued an opinion in Johns et al. v. Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. et al., Case No. S19G1478, affirming the Court of Appeals’ determination that Georgia’s [...]

2020-10-21T14:00:59+00:00October 21st, 2020|Industry & Firm News|Comments Off on Supreme Court Holds Apportionment Extends to Strict Products Liability Claims

Melissa Ewing joins FINRA Arbitrator roster

Burkhalter Law is proud to announce one of our attorneys, Melissa Ewing, has been approved to join the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s (FINRA) arbitrator roster as a Public arbitrator.  After completing training, she is [...]

2020-10-16T15:20:55+00:00October 16th, 2020|Industry & Firm News|Comments Off on Melissa Ewing joins FINRA Arbitrator roster

Georgia Supreme Court Confirms Georgia’s Anti-SLAPP Statute Cannot Be Used to Strike a Claim for Attorneys’ Fees in Response to an Open Records Act Suit

On October 6, 2020, the Georgia Supreme Court issued an opinion in Geer v. Phoebe Putney Health System, Inc. Case No. S19G1265, affirming the Court of Appeals’ determination that Georgia’s anti-SLAPP statute, O.C.G.A. § [...]

2020-10-07T20:28:03+00:00October 7th, 2020|Industry & Firm News|Comments Off on Georgia Supreme Court Confirms Georgia’s Anti-SLAPP Statute Cannot Be Used to Strike a Claim for Attorneys’ Fees in Response to an Open Records Act Suit

Update on COVID Insurance Coverage Litigation: September 2020

In May, we highlighted uncertainties regarding COVID-19 claims for business losses.  Since then, litigation has increased, and courts are ruling on motions to dismiss filed by insurers who denied coverage under business interruption policies.  [...]

2020-09-23T13:34:17+00:00September 23rd, 2020|Industry & Firm News|Comments Off on Update on COVID Insurance Coverage Litigation: September 2020

Georgia Supreme Court Holds Arbitration Clauses in Attorney-Client Agreements are Not Against Public Policy or Unconscionable

On September 8, 2020, the Georgia Supreme Court issued an opinion in Innovative Images, LLC v. James Darren Summerville et al, Case No. S19G1026, affirming the reversal of a trial court’s denial of a [...]

2020-09-09T13:56:20+00:00September 9th, 2020|Industry & Firm News|Comments Off on Georgia Supreme Court Holds Arbitration Clauses in Attorney-Client Agreements are Not Against Public Policy or Unconscionable
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