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...
How to draft an answer complaint

How to draft an answer complaint

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?

Can we sue our way to safety from gun violence?

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...
First Amendment

First Amendment

Does the First Amendment apply to social media companies?   Question: Does the U.S. Constitution limit my private company’s ability to censor certain users and certain subjects? I own a national social media company known as NormalStapler.com. We’re popular; 99% of...