North Carolina law protects employees who engage in certain protected activities from employer retaliation. A lawsuit claiming that your business retaliated against an employee is serious. If the employee is successful in court, the consequences could include significant damages and fees. Fortunately, there are ways to protect your business against these claims....
What is a Guardianship in North Carolina?
A guardianship is a legal arrangement by which an individual (or, in some cases, a public agency) is appointed by a court to manage the personal affairs of, and make decisions for, someone who lacks the ability to do so. The individual or agency is known as a guardian. If there...
What Is Trademark Infringement?
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) defines trademark infringement as the unauthorized use of a trademark on or in connection with goods or services, in a manner likely to cause confusion, deception, or mistake about the source of the goods or services or which misrepresents the nature, characteristics, qualities, or geographic...
Know the Signs of Elder Abuse
Nursing homes have grown in popularity as Americans increasingly rely on them to care for their aging and infirm parents. Unfortunately, these facilities do not always deserve the trust that people place in them. North Carolina in particular has seen a string of controversies related to nursing homes in recent months, a...
Why Your Business Needs A Business Succession Plan
Successful business owners plan for the future. But in doing so, not all of them plan for the unexpected. If you’re an owner or partner, what happens in the event of your untimely death? Or if you suddenly become incapacitated in a serious accident? Without a plan for what to do next...
What is Spousal Abandonment in North Carolina?
In many cases, spouses come to a mutual decision to end the marriage and determine how arrangements related to property division and other matters will be worked out. But for some, the marriage ends abruptly when a spouse unexpectedly walks out the door. Deciding to abandon your spouse in North Carolina can...
Our evening with the NC Secretary of State Elaine F. Marshall and Ozie Stallworth, Director of Electronic Notarization and Enforcement.
Secretary Marshall and Ozie hosted an in-person chat with NC Notaries at the Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, NC giving notaries the opportunity to hear important updates and ask questions in person.
Challenges of serving as an executor – and how an attorney can help
Being named as an executor of someone’s estate is an honor, signifying an immense degree of trust placed in you. At the same time, in serving as an executor, there are myriad challenges and potential problems that may arise. Executors are fiduciaries, which means the law entrusts them with certain legal and...
Patrick, Harper & Dixon Proudly Supports Habitat for Humanity
Patrick, Harper & Dixon is proud to be a supporter of Habitat for Humanity of Catawba Valley. Kimberly Whitley, Managing Partner at PHD, has been a volunteer with Habitat for 27 years beginning with her work with the...
Patrick, Harper & Dixon Helps the Women’s Resource Center
Patrick, Harper & Dixon supports Women's Resource Center through pantry donations. Thanks to the hard work, dedication and vision of WRC countless women and families have been assisted and promoted in the Catawba area and beyond.
