Since you can’t please all the people all the time, it is almost inevitable that this will happen to your business at some point. In many cases, a good faith attempt to resolve the issue will work; in the remaining cases, you may wish to pursue your legal options. Unfortunately, they aren’t very viable. North […]
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I received a cease and desist letter regarding an employee’s non-compete agreement. Should I be concerned?
By Jason A. Miller on February 8, 2012 in Business Law, Contract Disputes, Litigation, Non-Compete Agreements
Yes! It is surprising how many of my business clients are under the false impression that non-compete agreements are unenforceable in North Carolina. In examining the enforceability of non-compete agreements, North Carolina courts evaluate the time and territory covered by the agreement. Courts also examine whether the agreement covers legitimate business interests or is merely […]
My business has been served with a lawsuit – what do I do?
By Jason A. Miller on January 21, 2012 in Business Law, Construction Law, Contract Disputes, Litigation, Non-Compete Agreements, Shareholder/Partnership Disputes
Act quickly! In North Carolina, a corporation or limited liability company cannot represent itself pro se. Said differently, officers, directors, and owners are prohibited from filing an answer or other legal document in response to a lawsuit. Corporations must hire an attorney licensed to practice law in the state of North Carolina. From the date […]
Why it makes business sense to hire a small firm.
By Jason A. Miller on January 15, 2012 in Business Formation, Business Law, Construction Law, Contract Disputes, Contract Drafting, Fiduciary Litigation, Guardianship, Litigation, Non-Compete Agreements, Shareholder/Partnership Disputes
Many corporate clients have large firms on retainer ready to handle their day-to-day corporate and litigation needs. Large firms typically offer a gray-haired partner to manage the client, while using young associates to perform the majority of the work. This can create a false sense of security for the client that their conversations are with […]