According to North Carolina law, non-competition agreements contained in an employment contract are “more closely scrutinized than” those contained in a contract for the sale
Employers often review IRS tax regulations to determine whether or not their workers should be classified as employees or independent contractors. Case law under the
State and Federal laws protect employees from wrongful terminations following internal complaints (to supervisors or others) regarding overtime or minimum wage. Whether complaints are oral
Choosing the right business entity is an important step in starting or growing a company. The choice of one over another can affect liability exposure,
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
Nearly all insurance policies contain a clause entitling the insurer to take an examination under oath (EUO) of the insured. In North Carolina, the provision
The False Claims Act (31 USC 3729, et seq) is an important federal law that creates civil liability for those that defraud the government. A
Contract disputes are part of doing business. In most cases, the party on the other side is simply unable, or unwilling, to live up to
As is the case in most industries, the more a hotel or restaurant grows, the more likely its owners are to need an attorney. For
The North Carolina Wage and Hour Act is a law designed to protect an employee’s right to receive fair compensation for his or her work.