Joe Dye Culik
5 Ways to Keep Your North Carolina Business Out of Court
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.
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North Carolina Business Law Resources
Our firm regularly litigates business law cases in North Carolina. Having the information on your state business laws can be helpful.
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What is the Business Judgment Rule and How Does it Apply to North Carolina Corporations?
Under North Carolina law, directors are required to exercise good faith, do care, and loyalty, in the course of their actions.
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What are Shareholder Inspection Rights Under the North Carolina Business Corporation Act?
The North Carolina Business Corporation Act gives shareholders what are called “inspection rights,” the right to inspect records of business
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What is the North Carolina Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act? Who Does (and Doesn’t) It Apply
The North Carolina Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act prohibits businesses from engaging in unfair or deceptive practices.
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How Can a North Carolina Business Legally Collect a Debt Owed to It?
If you are a business owed an unpaid debt, how do you go about collecting it through the legal system in North Carolina?
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The Advantages of Narrowing Issues for Trial in Business Court Under Rule 56(d)
The North Carolina Business Court was established to deal with complex business issues that arise in the Superior Courts of North Carolina.
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Three Defenses That Franchisees Have If Their Franchisor Sues Them
There are three of common defenses that franchisees can use to even the score if they are being sued by the franchisor.
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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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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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Lawsuit Gives Many Lessons to Franchisees on Common Franchise Issues
In a lawsuit between a franchisor and franchisee, a wide-ranging decision from the North Carolina Business Court provides reminders of impor
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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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TBF Financial Among the Debt Buyers Suing NC Business Owners for Commercial Debts
Every business has its ups and downs, and sometimes business owners sometimes run into problems servicing debts. If the creditor refuses to
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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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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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When is a Non-Compete Agreement Enforceable Against a Franchisee in North Carolina?
Although non-compete agreements are legal in North Carolina, they are not limitless. There are certain restrictions that North Carolina law
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