Have you found yourself ready to serve a defendant with a civil lawsuit in the state of Georgia? In this article, we'll cover how to serve a defendant with a lawsuit and when to hire an attorney to support you in doing so. If you prefer an [...]
In this article, we'll discuss the Georgia Fair Business Practices Act and what car dealers should know. In 1975, the state of Georgia passed Georgia's Fair Business Practices Act (FBPA). This act prohibits unfair and deceptive acts or practices [...]
If you are looking to start a business this year, selecting a corporate structure can be confusing and overwhelming. Do you register as an LLC, Corporation, or Sole Proprietorship? While each of these has its own benefits, we'll discuss the [...]
Georgia Car Dealership Sweepstakes Rules There are hundreds of ways for car dealers to get ahead of the game, and one of those ways is running a sweepstakes. In this article, we discuss Georgia Car Dealership Sweepstakes Rules and how to ensure it [...]
If you own a dealership or if you are a vehicle owner yourself, chances are you have heard of emissions testing. This article outlines emissions laws in Georgia, issues that can arise if these laws are neglected, and best practices to protect [...]
Having a Policy and Procedure handbook can help avoid legal headaches. Here are a few things to consider before creating yours. In the auto industry, the "reasonable person" standard is critical and can determine whether a car dealer is met with [...]
Has an employee made an agreement with a customer they did not have the authority to execute? It is frustrating and can cause some tension, but the good news is that such scenarios are preventable. In this article, you'll learn more about the two [...]
When it comes to standard sales agreements, every car dealership should consider incorporating a merger clause. Doing so will protect you as the dealer or the contracting party. In this article, you'll learn what a merger clause is and how it serves [...]
What is the difference between sales puffery and material representation? It could be the difference that determines whether you get sued or not for something said during the sales process. It really is a case-by-case issue, but there is a big [...]
Independent Car Inspections in Georgia What is an independent inspection and why it is generally a good practice to allow customers to have one done? Customers may ask to have a vehicle inspected by an independent mechanic. If you are more of [...]
