On May 13, the Supreme Court of Georgia approved new rules governing the Georgia statewide Business Court. The new rules, which take effect on August 1, significantly expand parties' access to the Business Court, among other things. The Business Court has jurisdiction over a wide variety of business disputes. Before adopting the Business Court's new rules, however, the Business Court could hear cases only if both parties consented. As of August 1, that will no longer apply.
