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Succession planning helps Georgia small business owners protect their company, employees, family, and ownership value if they die, become disabled, or step away. This article explains the legal documents and planning steps many owners skip.
AI tools are changing how businesses create work product, handle data, and manage employees. This article explains the contract gaps small businesses should address before AI use creates ownership, confidentiality, or vendor risk.
Personal guarantees can make a GA business owner personally liable for business debts if the company defaults. This article explains where guarantees appear, what they mean, and how to review or negotiate them before signing.
M&A due diligence is where buyers verify what they are buying and sellers prove the business is ready for a transaction. This article explains what Georgia small business buyers and sellers should expect, why deals fall apart, and how to prepare before the process begins.
Most small business owners start talking to buyers before their legal house is in order. The problems discovered in due diligence cost money, time, and deal terms. Here’s how to prepare before the process starts.
Noncompete agreements in Georgia still work, but the rules shifted in 2024 and agreements that haven’t been reviewed since then may have problems. Here’s what Atlanta business owners need to know.
When a business partnership starts to fracture, the decisions made before attorneys get involved matter most. Here’s what Atlanta small business owners should do before a partnership dispute turns into litigation.
Some contract friction is normal. Some of it is the beginning of a legal dispute. Georgia business owners who can tell the difference, and act early, keep more of their options open.
Misclassifying workers in Georgia can trigger back taxes, wage claims, penalties, and liability. Learn how the tests work and what small businesses need to know.
Learn why Atlanta business owners choose MacGregor Lyon for contract drafting and negotiation that protects their interests.