Stokes Carmichael & Ernst LLP

05/25/2026

Corporate transparency is now a baseline expectation for lenders and investors, not just government red tape. Murky ownership structures can stall transactions and delay venture funding. Read why clear governance matters and let us fortify your legal infrastructure.

https://www.incorp.com/resources/knowledge-base/new-era-corporate-transparency

05/18/2026

Contracts set expectations—and hidden risks—so don’t rely on templates alone. Key clauses (scope, payment, termination, dispute resolution, indemnities) can make or break a deal; contact us for a contract review to protect your business.

A business should know what makes a contract enforceable and understand key provisions beyond the main deal, such as termination and dispute resolution.

05/11/2026

Registering a federal trademark with the USPTO gives you stronger nationwide rights than state or common‑law use — if another business is using your name, preserve evidence of first use and consult a trademark attorney about cease‑and‑desist options and enforcement.

If another company takes your business name, you may want to consider speaking to a business lawyer to decide the best strategy to take. Learn next steps in this guide.

05/04/2026

Adding or removing a business partner involves more than updating ownership records. Learn more about the legal steps, agreements, and filings that can help protect your business during the transition.

https://www.incorp.com/resources/knowledge-base/business-partner

10/21/2025

We are honored to be a 20+ year sponsor of, and service provider to, the Community Bankers Association of Georgia!

✨ CBA of GA PSP Spotlight✨

This week's Silver PSP spotlight, Stokes Carmichael & Ernst LLP, a general business and civil litigation law firm bringing The Power of Legal Knowledge® to banks and other business clients in the areas of collections, workouts, and creditors’ rights; business law and litigation; employment law and litigation; and general civil litigation.

Thank you, SCE LLP, for supporting community bankers in Georgia!

08/04/2025

Parent Company: Definition, Types, and Examples

A parent company maintains a majority interest in another company, giving it control of its operations.

07/21/2025

Horizontal Integration vs. Vertical Integration: What's the Difference?

Horizontal integration and vertical integration are different strategies that help businesses grow through acquisitions. Learn more about both and how they differ.

03/24/2025

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act: A Comprehensive Overview

https://www.auditboard.com/blog/sarbanes-oxley-act/

03/17/2025

What Is Corporate Dissolution and How Does It Work?

Learn how corporate dissolution works, including legal steps, financial responsibilities, and stakeholder considerations for a smooth business closure.

12/31/2024

SCE Law wishes all our clients and friends a healthy, happy, and prosperous 2025!

12/06/2024

Small business owners must report by end of the year to avoid penalties under federal law. For experienced business law and litigation counsel, contact SCE Law (Mike Ernst - 404.603.3441; [email protected]; www.scelaw.com)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2024/12/05/new-federal-law-small-business/76745556007/

Small business owners may not realize they are subject to a new reporting process mandated under the Corporate Transparency Act.