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Welcome to BFV E-News. We've prepared the articles and updates below to help keep you informed. We believe knowledge is power and we are committed to helping you achieve your business goals. Enjoy! We welcome your feeback .
Is it Time to Leave your Business Partner Behind?

Owning a business is hard enough. Running that business with a partner who no longer shares your goals, values or work ethic is a harbinger of failure. If you find yourself nodding in agreement, then it may be time to leave your business partner behind. Follow these tips to extricate yourself from an unproductive business relationship - and move on to better ones.

While no business owner wants to conduct a layoff, it sometimes becomes a business necessity for an employer to reduce its workforce. There are many legal pitfalls employers must avoid when downsizing. Here are 10 important factors employers should consider when conducting a reduction in force to avoid conflict and potential claims of discrimination and wrongful termination:
Social Media May Affect Compliance with Non-Solicitation Agreement

While non-solicitation covenants are generally less restrictive than non-competes, the proliferation of social media use and connections with customers or clients on such sites has made it extremely important to understand the ground rules when an employee is subject to non-solicitation covenants and moves to a competitor.
A Dime a Dozen: LLCs and Commercial Real Estate

The limited liability company (LLC) form is one of the most prevalent business entity forms in the U.S. and continues to rise in popularity, especially in commercial real estate.  While LLCs typically provide a quick, easy and cheap layer of liability protection between a property and its owner(s), neglect for formed LLCs can expose owners to individual liability and require significant expenses. 
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The common  lay person looks at a computer or smartphone and sees Microsoft Office files saved to a desktop. However, today's computers and smartphones store a treasure trove of information just below the surface. This data could be helpful in your next trade secret dispute, collection case or divorce matter.  All you need to know is where to look.
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Drones & Your Business.  Interested in drones?  The drone industry is rapidly expanding and businesses and individuals are faced with many issues to consider as they integrate them into their businesses. Learn more from Lydia Hilton, our resident drone expert.  READ MORE

Hot Off the Press! Ken Winkler is published in Hospitality Law - Managing Legal Issues in the Hospitality Industry. Ken highlights measures to take to protect trade secrets and confidential information.  READ MORE

Beyond Business. BFV is not all business, all the time. Throughout the year, we volunteer at Atlanta Ronald McDonald House and several other community organizations. We're also proud of our sustainability efforts and Darkness to Light Partner in Prevention distinction. We received this distinction for our commitment to the prevention of child sexual abuse. 
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Trade Secrets Guest Speakers. In September, Benjamin Fink  and  Neal Weinrich  will be guest speakers at the Federal Bar Association Annual Meeting and Convention program, "Trade Secret Protection Goes Federal."  READ MORE
About Berman Fink Van Horn P.C.

Berman Fink Van Horn P.C. provides legal services to a wide range of industries, focusing on business and real estate  litigation; non-compete and trade secrets; mergers, acquisitions and corporate finance; labor and employment; banking &  creditors' rights; commercial real estate; and general legal services for mid-market companies, family-owned and  entrepreneurial/start-up endeavors. Our team of attorneys takes great pride in delivering results-driven, high quality services  based on knowledge, expertise and a personal touch unique to Berman Fink Van Horn.

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