Summary: From courts and regulators to shareholders and corporate acquirers, all treat board minutes, resolutions and other governance records not just as formalities, but as evidence of business decisionmaking. When disputes arise those records constitute an essential safeguard, demonstrating process, diligence, and candor at precisely the moment those considerations matter most. In a shareholder suit over a Read More
E-Discovery: Strategy, Scrutiny, and the Rules that Govern It
Summary: E-discovery is now standard in litigation, requiring counsel to handle electronically stored information with precision from the outset. Federal rules demand early alignment on scope and format, while in Georgia, much depends on individual judges’ standing orders. Strategic decisions about data, metadata, and production protocols can shape the trajectory and outcome of a case. Discovery used to mean Read More
Georgia’s Attempt at ‘Balancing the Scales’ in Recent Tort Law Reform
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
