Entering into a business partnership can be an exciting endeavor, as it allows for shared responsibilities, resources, and expertise. However, it is crucial to approach partnerships with careful consideration and clear expectations, and hiring experienced North Carolina business attorneys to help you with the formation of your partnership can help you...
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...
How Small Business Owners Can Benefit With an Estate Plan
As a small business owner, you've poured your heart and soul into building your company, aiming to provide a stable financial future for your family. But without strategic planning, your hard work could be jeopardized. That's where estate planning steps in. By collaborating with North Carolina estate planning attorneys, you can...
What are the Benefits of Preparing a Will?
It's natural for that lingering thought to arise: "What will happen to my family and assets when I'm no longer here?" Facing our own mortality is never easy, and the prospect of preparing a will can seem daunting.
Rest assured, you're not alone. As North Carolina estate planning...
The Basics Of North Carolina Zoning And Land Use Rules
Zoning and land use implicate the rights and interests of property owners, the government, and the general public. Counties and cities throughout North Carolina enact ordinances that set zoning rules and limit how land may be used. If you own or are planning to purchase commercial real property, it is imperative...
Common Objections To Discovery Requests In North Carolina
Discovery is a vital tool used in civil litigation to ensure all parties in a dispute have access to the facts and evidence needed to build their cases and present them to the court. When used properly, discovery uncovers a rich amount of information that better informs judges and juries on the...
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....
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...