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Main Causes of Business Contract Disputes

Business contracts are legally enforceable agreements between parties. Contracts protect you and your company from liability. They also reduce the risk of costly disputes and litigation. Our North Carolina business litigation attorneys assist business owners in business contract disputes.

Unfortunately, predicting every possible dispute that could arise...

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Protecting Your Company From Retaliation Claims

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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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