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Small Business Attorney: The Ins and Outs of Small Business Attorneys

August 27, 2018

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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Business Litigation: What You Need To Know About Trademark Infringement

August 18, 2018

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)

August 18, 2018

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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When To Hire A Business Attorney In Charlotte

August 18, 2018

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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Jilted North Carolina Spouse wins $8.8 Million over Wife’s Affair

August 15, 2018

  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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Resolving Legal Disputes Through Mediation

August 2, 2018

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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Holographic Wills and Statutory Requirements to Modify Them

July 13, 2018

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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A Beginners Guide to Arbitration – Part 2 Pros and Cons of Arbitration

July 6, 2018

Our June 11th blog post broadly discussed arbitration and the upward trend of including mandatory arbitration clauses in agreements.  This week, we analyze the pros and cons of arbitration to elucidate when arbitration clauses are useful and when they are potentially harmful.   In arbitration, individuals and entities bring legal claims against one another outside…

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The Buzz About Aldrin’s Competency

June 27, 2018

On June 7, 2018, Buzz Aldrin, Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient and the second man to walk on the moon, filed a lawsuit against two of his children, Andrew and Janice Aldrin, and his former business manager, Christina Korp.  The lawsuit responds to a May 2018 Florida Court filing in which Andrew Aldrin, Janice Aldrin,…

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Elder Abuse: When Aging Relatives May Need Their Own Superhero

June 20, 2018

Elder abuse refers to intentional or neglectful acts by a caregiver or associate of an elderly individual, which causes harm.[1] Financial elder abuse occurs when a trusted friend or family member obtains access to a senior’s financial accounts and uses the assets therein for personal gain. Unfortunately, this abuse is widespread in the United States…

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