The field of law known as M&A (mergers and acquisitions) is a fascinating one and any owner of a small or large business should understand its basic principles if they have any thoughts of combining their company with another company.
A few definitions: If you want to simply...
Many small business owners intend to transfer their business to their children. They work hard to build a successful company to pass down to future generations. In this blog, our North Carolina estate planning attorneys discuss several ways to transfer your business to your children, including the benefits of business succession...
Contracts are used in all areas of business. Mistakes and errors in a contract could result in costly litigation and liability. While it is crucial to work with an experienced North Carolina business attorney to draft ironclad, comprehensive business contracts, it is equally important to negotiate...
When commercial disputes arise in North Carolina, litigation may seem like the only option. However, alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods, such as mediation, offer a more efficient and cost-effective way to resolve conflicts. For expert guidance through the complex commercial dispute resolution process, our North Carolina commercial mediation attorneys can provide...
Business litigation is expensive and can disrupt business operations. It is time-consuming and stressful to deal with a lawsuit. However, a business may be able to avoid some lawsuits by using proactive legal strategies to protect the business. In this blog, our North Carolina business attorneys discuss several legal strategies to...
E-commerce has opened an entirely near area of commercial litigation. While business owners should always ensure they comply with the law, they must be aware of specific issues related to e-commerce as they conduct business online. Our North Carolina business attorneys discuss five legal issues businesses need to know about...
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued a scam alert related to the Corporate Transparency Act. It is crucial that business owners take steps to avoid becoming victims of this fraudulent attempt to solicit information. Our North Carolina business attorneys discuss the scam alert in this blog and how to...
A partnership can be a profitable endeavor for two or more individuals. However, when partners disagree, the success and profits of the business could be in jeopardy. Our North Carolina business attorneys discuss common partnership disputes in this blog. We also discuss ways you can avoid partnership...
Vanessa Furches, an associate at Patrick, Harper & Dixon, LLP, has been admitted to the North Carolina State Bar Association on October 3, 2023. Her legal practice specializes in corporate, commercial real estate, transactional, and general business law, and she brings a diverse background in criminal law and immigration law to the...
We realize that running your own business successfully means saving money on expenses. If you work with a lawyer to write the contracts for your company, you can save money by avoiding costly mistakes.
This blog will talk about why you need an attorney to draft your business contracts....
