Samuel A. MullmanOct 18, 2022Notice of Suit Does Not Waive Defense of Lack of ServiceThe Court of Appeals of Georgia ruled that notice of a lawsuit does not waive the defense of lack of service. IMC Construction Company,...
Samuel A. MullmanJul 6, 2022Court of Appeals Refuses to Expand Corporate Continuation Doctrine and De Facto Merger Doctrine The Court of Appeals offered guidance on the corporate continuation doctrine finding that the factors as stated at common law are the...
Samuel A. MullmanJun 1, 2022COA Muddies the Waters on Good Faith Basis of Offer of SettlementAn offer of settlement for $3,000.00 on a $40,000.00 claim was found to not be made in good faith despite the defendant in the case...
Samuel A. MullmanMay 6, 2022Court of Appeals Offers Guidance on Ratification of Independent Contractor's Wrongful ActsIn Georgia, an employer is not responsible for the torts of its independent contractor. Whitaker Farms v. Fitzgerald Fruit Farms, 347 Ga....
Samuel A. MullmanNov 3, 2021Strict Scrutiny Applies To Employment Agreement That Is Not Ancillary To Sales AgreementThe Court of Appeals of Georgia held that employment agreements, including restrictive covenants contained therein, that are not...