“How do I write a contract?” Answer: It depends

“How do I write a contract?” Answer: It depends

“How do I write a contract?” Answer: It dependsBy Trey Ross, M.Ed., Esq.Question: I’m ready to become an entrepreneur and I’d like develop a contract which I can use for potential clients. I’ve never written a contract before. Can I write a contract on my...
Shotgun Pleading

Shotgun Pleading

What’s a “shotgun pleading”? Welcome to the 11th Circuit.   Question: I filed a complaint. It was a typical complaint that you’d see in any court in the country. However, Defendant’s counsel has alleged that my complaint is a shotgun pleading and it should be...
Independent Contractor and Workers Comp

Independent Contractor and Workers Comp

Are you a Georgia business owner? Don’t hire an independent contractor until you read this article.   Question: I own a construction company and I’m the general contractor. I tend to work by myself on small home improvement jobs, but I recently hired some...
Immunocompromised Employees

Immunocompromised Employees

Employers of immunocompromised employees should tread carefully during the COVID-19 pandemic   Question: I have an employee with a compromised immune system which places her at a higher risk of death if she contracts COVID-19. However, I’d like all of my employees to...
Copyright: Tricky business at times

Copyright: Tricky business at times

Copyright: Tricky business at times   Client: I’m a writer. I entered a contract with a photographer to produce some headshots that I could use for the cover of my new book. The photographer developed the pictures but also included her trademark and a copyright...