When you buy land or property, you likely assume that you can use that property however you like. However, even though you own it, you may not always be able to fully control what happens to it. In fact, there may be situations in which the government can take your...
Environmental Law
Am I responsible for water pollution?
Like many in Georgia, you may appreciate the precious and delicate nature of the water systems that provide for the needs of citizens as well as sustaining countless forms of plants and animals that are vital to a healthy environment. Protecting the streams, rivers,...
7 reasons why your neighbors junk car collection must go
You probably have some junk lying around your house. Maybe there is an appliance or piece of furniture you intend to fix or an old broken heirloom you think may still have some value. Maybe you have worthless items you just aren’t sure how to get rid of or potentially...
Is your neighbor’s hoard endangering your health?
You may be like many who, after a chaotic day at work, look forward to coming home where you can relax and be with your family. Of course, you may have laundry to do, dishes in the sink and trash to take out, but you do your best to keep your home orderly, both for...
Is a neighboring property a nuisance?
If you own property in Georgia, whether residential or commercial, you know the kind of time, effort and resources you have put into keeping your property attractive and safe for yourself and others who may visit. You also know how expensive it can be to maintain your...
Did you know cosmetics are a source of toxic chemicals?
In today's world, it seems as though everything we touch, breathe, eat or drink is bad for you somehow. As an example, over-the-counter heartburn medications are in recall due to a probable human carcinogen that could cause cancer in users. Then there is the...
Nail salon employees could experience harmful toxic exposure
When you think of toxic exposure, you may think of heavy chemicals in industrial settings, not in a neighborhood nail salon. However, Atlanta residents who work in nail salons may be aware of the chemicals they use but may not quite understand the potential harm they...
Are you in compliance with Georgia’s open burn rules?
The Environmental Protection Agency's counterpart here in the state of Georgia is the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. As part of its responsibilities, the agency works to make sure that the quality of the air you breathe remains at a level that does not...
When natural disasters unleash contaminants, who pays?
Georgia and other states are dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, which is one of the four strongest storms to ever hit the United States since recordkeeping began, according to the Washington Post. With nuclear reactors and superfund sites located all...
The danger of inert chemicals in pesticides
As an agricultural producer, Georgia ranks fifteenth in the nation, leading the U.S. in production of broilers, peanuts, spring onions and pecans. Georgia’s subtropical climate is perfectly suited for an array of crops, but also ideal for pests. Adding to the pest...