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Things You Should Know About Charlotte Business Law and Charlotte Business Attorneys

February 21, 2019

When starting, running, and even closing a business, business law is something that’s going to be involved. Business law affects all businesses no matter their type. It could be an LLC, a sole proprietorship, a corporation, or even a non-profit. Running your business successfully means not only working within the bounds of the law, but…

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Opposing Counsel, Will You Be My Valentine?

February 14, 2019

The North Carolina Bar released Proposed 2019 Formal Ethics Opinion 3 in January, addressing questions relating to intimate relationships between opposing counsel.  The question presented is whether it is permissible for a prosecutor and a criminal defense attorney to engage in a romantic relationship while serving as opposing counsel in multiple cases, and whether the…

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Testamentary Capacity and Undue Influence

January 30, 2019

In 2015 and 2016, media magnate Sumner Redstone amended his trust, which was challenged by former companion Manuela Herzer.  A California court recently ruled that Mr. Redstone possessed the required mental capacity to amend his estate plan. In North Carolina, whether an individual is a billionaire business mogul or anyone else, the requirements for testamentary…

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What Does a Small Business Attorney do?

January 22, 2019

You may use a small business attorney in Charlotte for a specific reason, but you may not know all the other things a small business attorney can offer. Having some insight into the life of a small business attorney in Charlotte can help you utilize them more often. The nice thing about a small business…

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Can North Carolina Employers Compel Drug Testing and DNA Testing?

January 16, 2019

In December 2018, a Phoenix, Arizona woman, who spent the last fourteen (14) years in a coma, gave birth to a healthy baby.  A police investigation concluded that, while in her comatose state, she had been raped multiple times.  The staff at the healthcare facility where she was a patient stated that no one knew…

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How Smart is Your Technology?

January 10, 2019

With the popularity of smart devices on the rise, their prevalence in the courtroom is increasing. In 2018, police used Karen Navarra’s Fitbit fitness tracker to find her murderer. Police accessed the recorded information and determined that her heart rate spiked then dropped significantly while her stepfather was in her house. Due to neighbors reports…

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How To Successfully Consult With Your Charlotte Business Attorney

December 20, 2018

Attorneys are there to handle the legal problems that the layman cannot. That said, there are some things they need from you as well. You need to be prepared to not only ask certain questions, but to answer some as well. Here are some things you should do before you consult a Charlotte business attorney.…

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What To Look For In Charlotte Business Attorney

November 20, 2018

Whether you’ve decided to file suit against someone as a business owner, or you’re on the receiving end of a lawsuit, there is a lot of stress that goes into the court processes that are soon to follow. One of the main things that mitigates this stress is a competent attorney. In almost all cases,…

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Sandra Day O’Connor’s Dementia Diagnosis Forces Her to Retire from Public Life

November 15, 2018

Sandra Day O’Connor, former Supreme Court Justice, released a letter October 23, 2018 revealing that she was diagnosed with early stage dementia (likely Alzheimer’s Disease). O’Connor plans to remain in Phoenix, AZ surrounded by her friends and family. O’Connor was the first female Supreme Court Justice of the United States. She served from 1981 until…

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Litigation Attorney: Differences In Litigation Attorneys Depending on the Type of Business

September 7, 2018

What does a small business litigation attorney do? A litigation attorney, for small business, can assist in many ways to protect or further the interests of a business. Also, an attorney can help minimize risk, shift liability, and help to avoid litigation. What an attorney can do for a small business will vary based on…

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