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What is a “Close Corporation” Under North Carolina Law?
This post explains what a close corporation is and how it differs from a public corporation or other types of corporations.
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Why Every Entrepreneur Should Run Their Business Like a Franchise
Many of fundamental concepts of franchising are applicable to virtually every business. Efficiency. Systems. Operations. These are the key.
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Who is Owed a Fiduciary Duty, and Why Does it Matter?
Who is owed a fiduciary duty? We previously wrote a post involving a lawsuit for breach of fiduciary duty, and gave the definition of...
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Issues for LLC Owners with Minority Interests
If you are a minority member of an LLC (that is, you own less than a 50% interest in the LLC), there are ways to protect your interest.
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NC Business Court Dismisses Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claim, But Allows Derivative Claims to Proceed
A recent decision from the North Carolina Business Court highlights the distinction between an individual claim for breach of fiduciary duty
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Do North Carolina LLCs Need to Have a Written Operating Agreement?
Under North Carolina law do limited liability companies (LLCs) need to have operating agreements like corporations.
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Shareholder Lawsuit Dismissed by NC Business Court a Reminder of Corporate Liability Principles
The North Carolina Business Court has dismissed a lawsuit brought by a 50% owner of a corporation reiterating key principles.
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What is the Legal Standard for Theft of a Business’s Trade Secrets in North Carolina?
The North Carolina Legislature has passed a Trade Secrets Protection Act, which defines trade secrets as “business or technical information.
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Minority Shareholder’s Lawsuit for Bad Faith May Proceed, Says N.C. Business Court
Corporations -- and especially closely held and family corporations -- must be careful to observe the rights of minority shareholders.
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Minority Shareholder’s Lawsuit for Bad Faith May Proceed, Says N.C. Business Court
Corporations -- and especially closely held and family corporations -- must be careful to observe the rights of minority shareholders.
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TBF Financial Among the Debt Buyers Suing NC Business Owners for Commercial Debts
One company that purchases defaulted commercial debts of North Carolina businesses is TBF Financial, an Illinois limited liability company.
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Is a Single-Member LLC Right for Your Business?
A single-member limited liability company (LLC) is one of the most common business entity forms used by small businesses and entrepreneurs.
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Change to the Delaware LLC Act Permits LLCs to Subdivide
Change to the Delaware LLC Act Permits LLCs to Subdivide.
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What is Business Law, and How Can an Attorney Help Your Business?
Business law, generally speaking, is the area of law addressing commerce or commercial-related issues. A business law attorney can help.
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When and How Does a Business File an Assumed Business Name Certificate (DBA) in North Carolina?
Any NC businesses who use a name other than its full legal name – an assumed name – has to file an Assumed Business Name Certificate.
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What is the North Carolina Business Court and Why Should My Business Dispute Be Decided There?
There is a special session of the North Carolina court system called the Business Court. It is set up specially for business litigation.
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