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How will business law change in the next 20 years? Business law encompasses all aspects of starting and running a business. This means that sole proprietorships, general partnerships, LLCs, and corporations all fall under the umbrella called business law. We live in a very innovative world that changes drastically day to day. Many of these…
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American singer and songwriter Aretha Franklin passed away on August 16 at the age of 76 after battling advanced pancreatic cancer. In the days following her passing, her four sons filed documents with the Michigan Probate Court stating that Aretha passed without a will or trust, and claimed to be interested parties in her estate.…
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What kinds of things can a small business lawyer offer for small businesses? A small business lawyer can be indispensable to a newly forming business. They can perform tasks as simple as assisting the business in creating a trademark all the way to protecting the business in complex litigation. A lawyer can offer a small…
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When does a small business need an attorney? At times, it is difficult for small business owners to know if, or when, a small business attorney is needed. There are many parts of a business that can be solved without the aid of a small business attorney. However, there are many functions performed by a…
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What is trademark infringement? The key to finding trademark infringement centers around the likelihood of consumer confusion. When unauthorized, similar, trademarks or service marks are used in commerce, consumers can become confused as to the source of the goods or services. This could present a case for infringement. In order for a business litigator…
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How Your Charlotte Business Could Be Breaking The Law (And When To Hire a Charlotte Business Lawyer)
Starting a business is not an easy thing to do. It requires hard work, dedication, foresight, and sacrifice. Needless to say, the last thing you need on your mind is the possibility or reality of some kind of legal issue. [ask LEGAL] has the Charlotte business lawyers you need to help ensure that you aren’t…
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Running a business often requires a number of people outside of it to help it function – business mentors, janitors, and insurance agents, to name a few. However, one such professional that every business should have, at least in certain circumstances, is a business attorney. While you likely won’t be requiring the services of a…
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Last week a Superior Court judge in Durham, North Carolina awarded Keith King $8.8 million dollars in damages against Francisco Huizar III, a man who had an affair with King’s wife. This verdict is the result of North Carolina’s alienation of affection and criminal conversion laws. A remnant of English common law, causes of…
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In our ongoing series of posts about arbitration, an increasingly popular form of private dispute resolution across the United States. This week, we will discuss another prevalent system for resolving legal disputes outside of the public court system, mediation. Although arbitration and mediation both use independent third-parties to resolve legal disagreements, there are many differences…
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The law distinguishes between typewritten wills, typically prepared by an attorney, and those which are handwritten by oneself. Handwritten wills, known as holographic wills, must meet the statutory requirements set forth by N.C Gen. Stat. S 31-3.4 (2015). These requirements include: (1) the will must be written entirely by hand by the testator; (2) must…
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