Before you sign the dotted line to become a franchisee, you should weigh the pros and cons of establishing your own franchise.

We wanted to give a shout out to all of the locally-owned Charlotte businesses during National Small Business Month!

This article will walk through arbitration versus litigation for businesses.

It is important for a business to know how trade secrets laws may be used like a non-compete agreement to prevent former employees from usin

What is Misappropriation of Business Trade Secrets Under North Carolina Law, and How To Stop It

In a lawsuit between the buyer and seller of a business pursuant to an asset purchase agreement, a decision from the Court of Appeals...

Buying a business is one of the primary ways to take control of your own destiny, and it is one of the most satisfying things you can do.

Most contracts have a force majeure clause stating that if a force majeure occurs then the parties’ contractual obligations are waived.

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has wreaked havoc not only on people’s health, but also on the North Carolina state economy and businesses.

If one of the parties to a business settlement agreement is not abiding by their promises, what do you do?

In some situations, there is no way to avoid a lawsuit, but here are at least five ways to keep your NC business dispute out of court.

Our firm regularly litigates business law cases in North Carolina. Having the information on your state business laws can be helpful.

There are generally two ways to purchase an existing business, an asset purchase and a stock purchase (or share purchase).

Under North Carolina law, directors are required to exercise good faith, do care, and loyalty, in the course of their actions.

The North Carolina Business Corporation Act gives shareholders what are called “inspection rights,” the right to inspect records of business

The North Carolina Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act prohibits businesses from engaging in unfair or deceptive practices.

If you are a business owed an unpaid debt, how do you go about collecting it through the legal system in North Carolina?

Every North Carolina Corporation is required to have meeting of its shareholders. This usually occurs once a year. Find out what's involved.

The North Carolina Business Court was established to deal with complex business issues that arise in the Superior Courts of North Carolina.

Though corporate bylaws are often complex, there are four fundamental parts that form the foundation of any set of bylaws.