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10Aug
2013

Non-Competition Agreement in Franchisor-Franchisee Disputes — Raleigh Franchise Business Litigation Attorney

According to North Carolina law, noncompetition agreements contained in an employment contract are “more closely scrutinized than” those contained in a contract for the sale of a business.  However, there is some ...

07Aug
2013

Individual Business Owner Liability — Raleigh Business Litigation Lawyer

Business owners in North Carolina generally have some awareness of the importance in observing corporate formalities in order to avoid being subjected to individual liability for any debts or liabilities of the company.  A ...

30Jul
2013

Termination Following Complaints to Supervisors Regarding Overtime/Minimum Wage — North Carolina Overtime Attorney

Recently, Federal Courts have determined that terminations following internal complaints regarding overtime or minimum wage, as long as the internal complaints were sufficiently clear and detailed, are protected under federal ...

18Apr
2013

Which Business Entity is Right for Your Raleigh Company?

Choosing the right North Carolina business entity is an important step in starting or growing a company. Choosing one type of business entity over another can affect liability exposure, taxation rates, management choices, and ...

16Apr
2013

North Carolina Non-Compete Business Litigation Attorney

In North Carolina, it is common for employers to seek to protect their business by having employees sign non-compete agreements. Non-compete agreements generally limit, for a particular time and area, the ability for an ...

15Jan
2013

Raleigh Trade Secret Business Litigation Firm – Non-Compete, Non-Solicitation and Trade Secret Disputes

Business clients often come to the firm seeking to enforce non-compete provisions or non-solicitation provisions located in employment contracts or employee handbooks.  However, many of our small business clients are unaware ...

05Dec
2012

Collections from North Carolina Limited Liability Companies owned by Judgment Debtors — Raleigh Business Litigation Attorneys

Our law firm is often asked by our business clients about the benefits in protection from individual personal liability as a result of  organizing their small business as a Limited Liability Company.  LLCs generally protect ...

19Nov
2012

North Carolina Examination Under Oath (EUO) Attorney | Raleigh Insurance Coverage Lawyer

Nearly all insurance policies contain a clause entitling the insurer to take an examination under oath (EUO) of the insured.  In North Carolina, the provision is most commonly invoked in the context of homeowner’s ...

19Nov
2012

False Claims Act Attorney | Federal Civil Litigation Defense Lawyer

The False Claims Act (31 USC 3729, et seq) is an important federal law that creates civil liability for those that defraud the government.  A company or individual that submits a false claim for payment to the government can ...

07Sep
2012

North Carolina Wage and Hour Claim for Failure to Pay Minimum Wage

The North Carolina Wage and Hour Act is a law designed to protect an employee’s right to receive fair compensation for his or her work. It is an important safeguard against business owners who fail to take care of their ...