Federal Court Enjoins Portions of Georgia’s New Immigration Law
6/28/11
By Leanne Prybylski
Yesterday, June 27, 2011, United States District Court Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr. signed an Order enjoining enforcement of portions of HB87 that were set to go into effect on July 1, 2011. The ruling applies to …
Non-Compete Law Goes Into Effect (Again!)
6/1/11
By Brad Adler and David Cole
After more than two years of legal wrangling, it appears that the Georgia Restrictive Covenants Act finally is now in effect after Governor Nathan Deal signed House Bill 30 on May 11, 2011. Of …
United States Supreme Court Revives Challenges to RLUIPA
6/1/11
By Dana Maine and Whitfield Caughman
In 2000, Congress enacted the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (“RLUIPA”), which is intended to prevent state and local governments from placing “substantial burdens” on religious exercise in the institutionalized persons and …
The Redistricting Process for Local Governments
6/1/11
By Bobby Baker
The United States Constitution requires a census be done every ten years for the purpose of redistricting Congress, but every state and local government entity must also adjust their district lines as a result of population changes. …
Differing Site Condition Clause Pays Off for Georgia Contractor
6/1/11
By Bart Gary
Differing site conditions (DSC), sometimes called changed site conditions, are latent conditions on, in, or under the construction site that were not anticipated by the parties in their contract or that were not shown on the plans, …
Data Breach Liability – Are You Prepared?
6/1/11
By Ben Mathis and Mary Anne Ackourey
The potential for data breach liability is a financial risk that many companies and public entities are just beginning to recognize and address. Unfortunately, for too many, the significant financial liability they can …