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Dec 10, 2019

What to Expect from Georgia’s New State-wide Business Court

On July 15, Governor Brian Kemp appointed Judge Walter W. Davis, an experienced commercial litigator, to serve as the first state-wide business court judge. Less than a month later, he was unanimously confirmed to serve as the first business court judge by the Georgia Senate and House of Representatives. This was one of the last major steps in making the Georgia State-wide Business Court a reality. The business court was approved by Georgia voters in the November 2018 election and codified with bipartisan support in the 2019 legislative session. O.C.G.A. § 15-5A-1 et seq. Although opponents voiced concerns over the… Read more

Dec 5, 2017

Common Buyer Mistakes during Merger Upswings

Almost every business desires growth as one of its main goals and mergers and acquisitions are a traditional means of accomplishing such growth. When mergers and acquisitions are on the upswing, many companies feel the need to experience some correlative growth. However, actually achieving positive results is a challenge in itself. Here are some of the most common mistakes companies make when mergers become prevalent and the ensuing need results to keep up with competitors. It is important to utilize the advice of an attorney to avoid any of the following situations. Failing to adequately perform due diligence A business… Read more