To help protect intellectual property and other company secrets, non-compete agreements have become common in many industries. When a former employee violates a non-compete agreement, their former employer may bring a claim against the new employer for “tortious interference.”
However, a recent case from the Georgia...
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Financial Institutions Fined for Discussing Deals and Trades Over Personal Apps
The government recently issued nearly $2 billion in fines against several large corporations. Several employees at some of the world’s largest financial institutions were found to have violated securities laws by using personal devices to communicate specialized financial transactions.
Although government regulators have always kept a watchful eye on a wide...
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Doctors’ Safe Harbors Under the Anti-Kickback Statute
Some people make considerable sacrifices to become a doctor – sacrifices in time, money, and effort are all jeopardized when they’re accused of anti-kickback violations. If you are under investigation or accused of violating the federal Anti-Kickback Statute, it’s in your best interest to work with a healthcare fraud...
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Preparing Your Company for a Dawn Raid: What to Do and What to Avoid
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) continues to issue more and more search warrants in an effort to investigate potential antitrust violations. These search warrants are commonly known as “dawn raids” – on-site searches of corporate offices that typically occur with no warning.
The following is a list of actions your...
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What Makes an Injury Catastrophic?
An injury is classified as catastrophic when it leaves a victim with long-term consequences and life-changing impacts. A catastrophic injury may involve the spinal cord, spine, skull, or brain. Catastrophic injuries also include serious burns, injuries involving the lungs and heart, and certain types of birth injuries. In other words, catastrophic injuries...
How to Determine if a Contract Breach is Material
In contract law, there are different types of contract breaches. The most serious type of breach is called a material breach. A material breach of contract occurs when one party’s failure to abide by a contract’s terms renders it irreparably broken and defeats the purpose of entering the contract in the first...
Breach of Contract Case: What Law Applies?
Breach of contract cases generally occur when a party to a legal agreement fails to abide by one or more of its terms. When a party fails to abide by the terms of a contract, the other party may file a lawsuit for breach of contract. Parties may contract for many things,...
Common Types of Commercial Disputes
While many business transactions go according to plan, some lead to disputes. Business disputes, also known as commercial disputes, can arise out of a number of situations. The variety of events that can result in a commercial dispute makes it a common issue with which businesses must contend. In this article, we...
Breach of Contract Litigation in Georgia
A breach of contract is a situation in which a party to a contractual agreement fails to abide by one or more of its terms. When a party to a contract fails to fulfill its contractual obligations, the other party may file a breach of contract claim in court. In this article,...
Contract Breaches: Four Types of Issues
A breach of contract occurs when a party to a contractual agreement fails to abide by one or more of its terms. When a party fails to abide by its contractual obligations, the other party may file a breach of contract action in court. Contract breaches fall into one of four categories....