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When it comes to alcohol-related accidents and injuries in Georgia, the law doesn’t just hold drunk drivers accountable. Under Georgia’s dram shop laws, bars, restaurants, and other establishmentsthat serve alcohol can also be held legally responsible in certain...

When you host friends or family at your home, serving alcohol can feel like a central part of hospitality. But what happens if a guest leaves your house intoxicated, gets behind the wheel, and causes a crash? As a homeowner, could you be held responsible for what your...

Filing for bankruptcy can feel overwhelming, but one misconception makes the process even riskier: the idea that you can “pick and choose” what you list as assets or debts. In reality, the federal bankruptcy code—and every bankruptcy court, including those in...

Tennessee’s concealed carry laws have undergone significant transformation in recent years, moving the state toward one of the most permissive firearm carry environments in the country. But what does “permissive” mean in practice? How solid are Tennessee’s laws for...

The idea that “if you die without a will, the state takes everything” is a persistent estate planning myth. In reality, Georgia law provides a detailed roadmap for distributing your assets to your closest relatives if you pass away without a will—meaning the state...

Non-compete agreements—contracts that restrict an employee’s ability to work for a competitor after leaving a job—can have a major impact on Georgia workers and businesses. The state’s approach to enforcing non-competes has evolved considerably, making them both more...

The rise of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) contracts has transformed college athletics in Georgia and nationwide, allowing student-athletes to profit from their personal brands. As these deals grow more sophisticated, questions naturally arise: Can an NIL contract...

The saying “you can indict a ham sandwich” is often used to highlight how easy it is for prosecutors to secure indictments from grand juries in the United States. But how much truth does this hold in Georgia? To answer that, it’s important to understand how the grand...

Self-defense is a fundamental right recognized in Georgia law, but the boundaries of that right—and the doctrines that shape it—are often misunderstood. Whether you’re a homeowner, a bystander, or simply someone who wants to protect yourself and your loved ones, it’s...