SB 68 didn’t nibble around the edges. It cut straight to the heart of plaintiff-friendly litigation tactics. With swift enactment in April 2025, Georgia’s tort reform package rewired how civil trials operate across the board. Georgia's legal landscape has undergone a significant transformation with the enactment of Senate Bill 68 (SB 68) on April 21, 2025. This comprehensive tort reform introduces several key Read More
Acting Quickly to Enforce Confidentiality
Confidential information is valuable because it’s confidential. That value is wrecked when a recipient of your confidential information discloses or uses it in a way that breaches your agreement. The fallout can’t be undone with an apology or a revised NDA, especially not if you wait. It may take hours, days, or weeks before your team discovers a breach. However, when you do, it’s important to take prompt action Read More
What to Do When Your Business Partner Breaches a Contract
Business partnerships thrive on trust and mutual obligation. When a partner breaks that trust, whether through inaction, unilateral decisions, or outright deception, the fallout can derail operations and jeopardize the company’s future. If your business partner isn’t holding up their end of the deal, the question isn’t whether to act, but how. What Constitutes a Breach of Contract? Contracts define obligations. Read More
BAKER JENNER CLIENT ALERT: FinCEN Eliminates Corporate Transparency Act
Reporting Requirements for U.S. Companies and U.S. Persons On March 26, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a new rule that eliminates Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) reporting requirements for U.S. companies and U.S. persons. This marks a significant shift from earlier guidance and deadlines that had many businesses preparing to file. What Changed? U.S. companies and Read More
Why Salary Alone Doesn’t Make an Employee Exempt
Businesses often assume that paying an employee a salary means they don’t have to worry about overtime. That’s a costly mistake. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets strict requirements for classifying employees as exempt from overtime pay, and salary is just one piece of the equation. A recent court decision on the Department of Labor’s (DOL) salary threshold changes has added another layer of confusion, making Read More
Enhancing Intellectual Property Protection Through Employee Engagement and Culture
Innovation drives growth, but protecting it keeps your company ahead of the competition. Intellectual Property (IP) isn’t just patents and trademarks. Trade secrets are the ideas, processes, and data that make your organization unique. They are invaluable precisely because they are not known to the public and provide you with a competitive edge. To maintain their status as trade secrets, you must actively Read More
BAKER JENNER CLIENT ALERT! FIFTH CIRCUIT COURT DECISION CREATES UNCERTAINTY FOLLOWING CORPORATE TRANSPARENCY ACT REPORTING DEADLINE
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently issued a ruling that vacates the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) reporting requirements as implemented by FinCEN. This decision has significant implications for businesses, particularly those located in the Fifth Circuit (Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas), even though the January 13, 2025, compliance deadline has already passed. For background on the CTA’s reporting Read More
How Balance in Tag-Along and Drag-Along Rights Shape Exit Strategies
Partnerships, LLCs, and closely held corporations thrive on balance. They’re a blend of financial commitment and decision-making authority. When it’s time for owners to part ways or bring in outside investors, this balance is tested. Who gets to call the shots? Who has to follow? These questions are where the interplay between ownership, control, and exit provisions like tag-along and drag-along rights come into Read More
BAKER JENNER CLIENT ALERT! REPORTING DEADLINE REINSTATED AND EXTENDED TO JANUARY 13, 2025 UNDER THE CORPORATE TRANSPARENCY ACT
Following a recent appellate court decision, the reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) have been reinstated. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has extended the compliance deadline for entities created before January 1, 2024, to January 13, 2025. For background on the CTA and its original reporting requirements, see our earlier Read More
What Happens When a Party Drops the Ball During Discovery?
In litigation, discovery is the foundation for collecting necessary evidence and building a solid case. The process ensures both sides share the facts, documents, and other materials necessary to argue their claims. Discovery compliance is a legal requirement, but what happens when one party decides to play games? Courts don’t take lightly to discovery violations, especially when a party defies a court order. Read More
