Represented an individual and his five franchises, as plaintiffs, in a lawsuit against defendant regarding alleged violations of a non-competition covenant in the franchise agreements. The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of plaintiffs, finding that the non-competition covenants were void as a matter of law. This ruling was affirmed by the Georgia Court of Appeals. The Georgia Supreme Court unanimously affirmed the trial and appellate court decisions and rejected all of defendants arguments. A jury trial is requested for August or September 2009 to determine damages.

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Sale of assets of Dan River, Inc.
The firm represented Dan River, Inc., a Virginia-based textile manufacturer, in the $19 million sale of its assets. more
Advice on laws impacting health and welfare plans for a leading cancer health organization
Counsel a leading cancer health organization on federal laws impacting group health and welfare plans. more
Employment litigation for a national fast food restaurant chain
Represented a national fast food restaurant chain in several workplace violence cases where patrons, along with the restaurant employees who came to more
Special committee representation for an Atlanta based building performance consulting company
Represented special committee of the Board of an Atlanta-based building performance consulting company in its negotiation of the settlement of a long more