Fractional General Counsel: Why This Trend is Rising and Six Key Benefits
Fractional General Counsel (FGC) services allow companies to access highly skilled attorneys without bearing the heavy financial burden of a
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Non-Compete Agreements: Difficult for Employers to Enforce, but Trade Secrets Claims Offer an Alternative
This case underscores the importance of having robust evidence of specific violations when seeking to enforce non-compete agreements.
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Establishing Clear Expectations in Contract Negotiations: Termination and Indemnification
Two crucial provisions in contract negotiations are those related to termination rights and indemnification.
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Key Considerations for Employers When Interviewing, Hiring, and Firing
When businesses navigate interviewing, hiring, and firing employees, they should ensure practices are effective and legal
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Understanding Commercial Leasing To Negotiate More Favorable Terms
Understanding commercial leasing and having a legal advocate in your corner can impact the negotiation of terms and protect your interests.
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Non-Compete Agreements: Gone at Last, or Here to Stay?
Non-Compete Agreements: Gone at Last, or Here to Stay? How to plan for non-compete agreements in North Carolina
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Partners Until the End? Using LLC Operating Agreements to Plan for the Unexpected in Partnerships
A legal partnership is a type of business structure where two or more individuals share ownership.
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The Importance of Hiring a Business Attorney: Protecting Your Company's Future
As a business owner, you know the importance of protecting your business. Hiring a business attorney is one of the most important steps you
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The Crucial Role of a Letter of Intent in Mergers & Acquisitions: Protecting Your Business Interests
The Crucial Role of a Letter of Intent in Mergers & Acquisitions: Protecting Your Business Interests
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M&A: Top 6 Red Flags to Look for When Buying a Business
Any business acquisition has risks, but a smart businessperson looks for those risks that can be avoided
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How is a Corporation’s Board of Directors Selected?
It is important first to understand the meaning, purpose, and potential functions of a corporate board of directors.
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The Basics of Construction Disputes and Litigation
Construction lawsuits and disputes have numerous aspects that must all be handled correctly in order to prevail on your defense
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What is a Shareholder (or Member) Derivative Lawsuit and How Does It Protect Minority Owners?
What is a shareholder (or member) derivative lawsuit and how can it protect the minority owners in a business?
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Seller Financing in Business Acquisitions – Should You Do It?
Seller financing sometimes becomes necessary if the buyer in acquisition does not have the full purchase price or cannot get a business loan
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Buying and Selling a Business: Asset Purchase Agreement or Stock Purchase?
There are different types of purchase agreements depending on the type of transaction; most notably, the asset purchase agreement and the st
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What is a Common Violation Franchisors Make During the Sales Process?
What is a Common Violation Franchisors Make During the Sales Process?
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Top 4 Issues for Franchisees When Deciding to Take Legal Action Against Franchisors
This post explains the Top 4 Issues for Franchisees When Deciding to Take Legal Action Against Franchisors
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Franchisees Entitled to Employee Protections from Franchisor, Says High Court
In this blog we discuss franchisees entitled to employee protections from franchisor.
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What is a Distribution Under the North Carolina Limited Liability Company Act?
This post explains what a “distribution” is with a limited liability company, how distributions are determined, and the legal limits.
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The 4 Most Important Terms When Settling a Lawsuit for Your Business
This post explains the four most important terms when settling a lawsuit for your business.
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The Importance of Buy-Sell Provisions in North Carolina LLC Operating Agreements
This post describes one of the most important provisions in any LLC operating agreement: a buy-sell agreement.
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What is a Board of Directors in a North Carolina Corporation?
What is a Board of Directors in a North Carolina Corporation?
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3 Top Reasons to Transfer Your Investment Property to an LLC
This post explains the 3 top reasons for transferring your investment property into an LLC.
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Your Corporation Needs a Board of Directors... Except When it Doesn’t
In North Carolina a corporation is required to be governed by a Board of Directors, but the corporation is also permitted, in certain circum
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The Benefits of Litigating Your Business Lawsuit in Federal Court
The Benefits of Litigating Your Business Lawsuit in Federal Court
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