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
Business owners in North Carolina generally have some awareness of the importance in observing corporate formalities in order to avoid being subjected to individual liability
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
Often, employers do not pay their employees all wages they are entitled to receive, such as overtime pay as governed by the North Carolina Wage
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,
When a corporation, LLC, or S-Corp is involved in a lawsuit, can an agent appear in court on the corporation’s behalf? The answer in North
When an employee is injured at work, they typically have a right to file a worker’s compensation claim with the North Carolina Industrial Commission. If,
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
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
