Can a business represent itself in the Georgia Magistrate Court? The magistrate court in Georgia handles small claims matters of 15K or less (amongst other matters). In state or superior courts in Georgia, a business must retain counsel; however, [...]
What is Discovery in a Lawsuit? If a lawsuit gets past its initial stages, the plaintiff and the defendant will go through a period of discovery. Discovery is the opportunity in litigation to learn facts and gather information from an [...]
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 1975, the state of Georgia passed Georgia's Fair Business Practices Act (FBPA), which prohibits unfair and deceptive acts or practices in the marketplace. This law applies to consumer transactions involving the sale, lease, or rental of goods, [...]
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 what a sweepstakes is and how to ensure it is legally executed. If you are more of an audio/visual [...]
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 [...]
In the auto industry, the "reasonable person" standard is critical and can determine whether a car dealer is met with praise or legal headaches. Having a Policies and Procedures handbook can help avoid said legal headaches, but there are a few [...]
Ever have an employee make an agreement with or offer a deal to a customer that they did not actually 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 [...]
When it comes to standard sales agreements, every car dealership (or business for that matter) 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 [...]
The difference between sales puffery and material representation 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 difference [...]
