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...
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...
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 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...
How do you draft an answer to a complaint? Here’s what you should know. I’m being sued and everything the Plaintiff said in his complaint is wrong; he’s stated some defamatory stuff. The summons says that I must file an answer within a certain number of days....
Can we sue our way to safety from gun violence? Question: I’m a member of an organization in Georgia which is interested in gun reform. I heard about a recent case in Connecticut which suggests that gun manufacturers can be sued for harm caused by the guns they...
