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10Aug
2020

What is a Franchise Agreement?

A franchise agreement is a contract between the franchisor and the franchisee. Some agreements are quite complex in their wording, and it is suggested that you consult with an attorney before signing one. Within a franchise ...

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 ...

21May
2013

Cary, Apex Unemployment Benefits Attorney for Small Businesses

For business owners who have elected to terminate an employee, and that employee files for unemployment, there is often some concern about the impact on their business if unemployment benefits are charged to the company ...

16May
2013

North Carolina Overtime Attorney – Wage and Hour Act – Fair Labor Standards Act

Often, employers do not pay their employees all wages they are entitled to receive, such as overtime pay as governed by the North Carolina Wage and Hour Act and the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. Employees working more ...

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 ...

25Mar
2013

North Carolina Third Party Employment Injury Lawyers | Workers Compensation Liens under NCGS 97-10.2

When an employee is injured at work, he or she typically has a right to file a workers compensation claim with the North Carolina Industrial Commission.  If, however, the injury was caused by the negligence of a third party, ...

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 ...

02Oct
2012

North Carolina Civil Conversion Claim Attorney

North Carolina law provides a number of civil claims that entitle a plaintiff to sue a party that has acted wrongfully. Among the more common and understandable claims is conversion, which is essentially a civil claim for ...