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On May 11, 2016, President Obama signed the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (the “DTSA”) into law. The DTSA—which went into effect immediately after being signed—creates a new right for trade secret owners to sue under federal law when their trade secrets are misappropriated. But the DTSA also requires an employer to notify its employees (including contractors and consultants) of immunity for certain permitted disclosures of a trade secret in any contract or agreement with the employee that governs the use of trade secrets or other confidential information.

Thinking about selling your business—eventually? As it turns out, business buyers are looking for the same things as business owners—sound businesses that produce predictable cash flows with quantified risk. Here’s some advice on how to maximize your company’s value, reduce costs and minimize risks (even if you’re not planning on selling your business.)

FH2’s Mike Stewart was named the exclusive 2016 Winner of the International Law Office’s Client Choice Award for the IT & Internet category for Georgia. This marks the third time Mr. Stewart has won the Client Choice Award since 2013. Established in 2005, the Client Choice Awards recognize those partners around the world that stand apart for the excellent client service they provide. For more information on Mike, his practice and his accomplishments, Click Here.

Almost every person or business that seeks to occupy space in another’s building will enter into a contract, known as a lease, with the owner of the building. Because commercial leases are typically in effect for a relatively long period, the lease is a dynamic document that has very real day to day implications. Each lease provision defines various aspects of the landlord/tenant relationship, but which ones are of most significance to the tenant?

Ben Byrd’s article “Social Media for Lawyers” was published in the February 2016 Issue of The Atlanta Lawyer. Click Here for Full Article published by the ABA or you can download a PDF.