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Spoliation and Retention of Records

January 3, 2023/in Insurance /by Bobby Slotkin

As the old saying goes, “Paperwork wouldn’t be so bad if it weren’t for all the paper. And the work.” The life-blood of your business is information. It’s your stock in trade like the butcher’s cleaver, the baker’s loaves, or the candlestick maker’s wax. With today’s technology, that important information can be accessed from virtually […]

Good Fences Make Good Neighbors: Restrictive Covenants and Your Agency

January 3, 2023/in Insurance /by Bobby Slotkin

Your business partner calls you at St. Simons Island. “Do you want the bad news or the worse news?” “Um, you know I’m on vacation, right? This couldn’t wait until Monday.” “Definitely not,” says your partner. “Our best producer gave notice this morning and cleaned out her desk. And that’s only the bad news. I’ve […]

Is Your Website Breaking the Law? Analyzing Website Accessibility Requirements for Georgia Insurance Agencies

January 3, 2023/in Insurance /by Bobby Slotkin

Have you received a letter stating your website violates the Americans with Disabilities Act[1] (“ADA”) and demanding that you to correct alleged violations within days or pay up? If so, you are not alone. Business owners are receiving such demand letters from groups using ambiguity in the law as an opportunity to make a quick […]

Trademarks, Service Marks, and Small Businesses

January 3, 2023/in Insurance /by Bobby Slotkin

An often underappreciated part of running a small businesses is intellectual property. The primary intellectual property assets are copyrights, patents, service marks, and trademarks. Copyrights protect original works of authorship such as books, pamphlets, and brochures. Patents protect inventions and processes. Trademarks and service marks protect brand identifiers such as names and logos. This article […]