Tips for Starting a New Business in Georgia!

[caption id="attachment_334" align="alignleft" width="300"] Georgia Business Lawyers The Cobb Law Group[/caption] Proper business skills are an absolute necessity in today’s competitive economy, and the Cobb Law Group is frequently asked some of the essential characteristics of a well-run business. The...

Legal Challenge to Georgia Appeals Court Decision Exposing Subcontractors to Third-Party Claims

by: Mark A. Cobb Cobb Law Group As members of the American Subcontractor’s Association (“ASA”), the Cobb Law Group is pleased to pass along the following information from a recent ASAToday weekly news bulletin: “ASA is asking the Georgia...

GEORGIA LIEN WAIVERS MAY SHORTEN THE DEADLINE FOR FILING A MATERIALMEN’S LIEN TO SIXTY DAYS!

By: Mark A. Cobb Cobb Law Group Most of the subcontractors and specialty trade suppliers we speak to understand that all materialmen’s liens filed in Georgia must be filed within ninety days of the last day in which they worked...

GEORGIA CONTRACTING–BEWARE THE STATUTE OF FRAUDS!

By: Mark A. Cobb Cobb Law Group Georgia Statute of Frauds This economy has forced many Georgia businesses to review their practices and make adjustments for the economic realities associated with today’s market place. Clients frequently contact us about collecting...

CONTRACTORS BEWARE OF RETROACTIVE LIABILITY FOR DESIGN FLAWS

by: Mark A. Cobb Cobb Law Group A recent development from the United States Supreme Court may have profound repercussions affecting almost everyone in the design, build and construction industries. This case stems from the 2007 collapse of the I-35W...

iPhone and Android Heat Index App for Construction Workers

by: Mark Cobb Cobb Law Group This afternoon, our expected highs will be in the mid 90's! This is hot! It doesn't matter whether you are sitting in your house by an air conditioning vent, running errands or working outside,...

Criminal Sanctions–A Warning to Georgia Contractors and Subcontractors!

Did you know that it can be illegal for a contractor or subcontractor on a Georgia construction project to accept payment for work on the project if they do not, in turn, pay their suppliers and laborers? That’s true, according...

Cutting Construction Costs

Today, the Cobb Law Group is pleased to welcome a guest post from a consultant to the construction industry; we hope that you will leave us comments and feedback regarding this article! During tough economic times, cost-cutting is essential in...

Payment Bond Claims on Public Works Projects in Georgia

The pundits continue to debate the state of the economy, but since we represent so many construction professionals, we are able to notice trends pretty quickly ourselves. To no one’s surprise, government contracting work has increased, and this has given...

What does it mean when a mechanic’s lien is bonded off in Georgia?

This week, we are tackling another great question which we get asked frequently. As Georgia construction lawyers, we are usually glad when a materialmen’s lien is bonded off as it can increase the speed and likelihood of our client’s recovery....