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
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
Organizing a business as a limited liability company (LLC) is beneficial for small businesses to protect individuals from personal liability. LLCs generally protect company debts
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
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.
You are probably familiar with the phrase “punitive damages,” but you may not quite understand what it means and the types of cases where such
Within North Carolina there are two court systems – federal and state. North Carolina state courts are “courts of general jurisdiction” whereas the federal courts