Conway Eader Blog
At Conway Eader, our attorneys stay at the forefront of today’s most compelling legal developments. Explore the articles below to gain insight into the legal issues shaping industries and headlines — and contact us when you’re ready to put our experience to work for you.
Why Attorney’s Fees Should Be Part of the Deal - Not Just the Dispute
Most businesses encounter attorney's fees for the first time inside a dispute — when the economics are already fixed and options are narrowing. Understanding how fee provisions work contractually, and how Georgia's fee statutes operate, changes how you negotiate deals, evaluate risk, and decide when to fight.
Why Most Cases Settle - And Why That’s Not a Failure
Litigation is a process for converting uncertainty into information. As documents are exchanged, testimony is taken, and rulings signal how arguments are landing, the range of possible outcomes narrows — and settlement stops being compromise and starts being strategy.
Why Workplace Policies Matter Even If No One Reads Them
The question in employment disputes is rarely whether a rule existed. It's whether the rule was applied consistently. Policies are the evidence of that consistency — and without them, every management decision looks arbitrary in hindsight.
Why Being Penny Wise and Pound Foolish Costs Businesses More Than They Expect
Skipping documentation saves time — until someone disputes what was agreed. Avoiding policy development saves money — until inconsistent decisions create exposure. These shortcuts don't eliminate cost. They defer it, with interest.
Why Handshake Deals Rarely Survive Change
Handshake deals don't fail because people are dishonest. They fail because memory is imperfect and circumstances don't stand still. The party with better documentation controls the narrative when things go wrong — and things always eventually change.
Why FLSA Litigation Rarely Ends the Way Either Side Expects
The overtime math seems simple until a plaintiff's attorney reconstructs three years of payroll records and reframes a calculation error as a pattern of willful underpayment. Add liquidated damages and fee-shifting, and a clerical compliance failure becomes a six-figure collective action.
Why It’s Smarter (and More Cost-Effective) to Hire a Lawyer Early for Your Business
Hiring a lawyer before issues arise can save your business significant time, money, and stress. Learn why it's better to be proactive in your legal strategy than reactive in this blog from Conway Eader.
Commercial Leases and Evictions: What Real Estate Owners Need to Know
Protect your property rights with strong commercial lease agreements and effective eviction strategies.
ADA Compliance for Georgia Businesses: How to Ensure Accessibility and Avoid Lawsuits
Learn the key requirements businesses must meet to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
How to Sell a Business in Georgia: Legal Steps and Considerations
Understand the legal, financial, and operational considerations essential for a successful business sale.
Mediation and Arbitration in Georgia: How Alternative Dispute Resolution Can Save Time and Money
Learn how alternative dispute resolution methods can offer faster, cost-effective outcomes compared to litigation.
How to Enforce a Judgment in Georgia: Legal Tools and Procedures
Explore how to turn a court judgment into actual collection through legal enforcement mechanisms.
How to Protect Your Business Ideas with Patents: A Guide for Entrepreneurs
Get an overview of how patents protect innovations and the steps involved in securing patent rights.
Protecting Your Reputation: Handling Defamation Claims in Georgia
Understand your rights and options when facing or pursuing claims of libel or slander.
Protect Your Business from Cable & Satellite Piracy Lawsuits Under 47 U.S.C. §553 & 47 U.S.C. §605
Learn strategies to avoid the serious risks and penalties associated with cable and satellite piracy claims.
Trademark Disputes in Georgia: How to Stop Infringement and Protect your Brand
Find out how to detect, respond to, and legally stop unauthorized use of your trademarks.
Georgia Trade Secret Laws: How to Protect Your Confidential Business Information
Learn the best practices for safeguarding confidential business information under Georgia and federal law.
Choosing the Right Business Structure: The Importance of Operating Agreements & Corporate Charters
Discover why strong internal governance documents are essential for business stability and dispute prevention.