The seriousness of criminal charges is typically not lost on those who are arrested. At first, they may feel in shock about their predicament, but soon after, most accused individuals want to do what they can do to address the situation as effectively as possible. The...
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The details are critical when creating noncompete agreements
In the business world, contracts are a necessity. From hiring employees to making substantial business deals, legal agreements ensure that those involved know what to expect from the arrangement. These contracts can also help business owners protect their companies...
Negotiating a business contract is often part of the process
When undertaking a new business venture, many owners choose to work with parties outside their immediate company. While taking this step could have many benefits for the company, it also likely means that the other party wants to benefit from the arrangement as well....
Delayed symptoms mean hidden injuries after car accident
You feel fine. No pain, no obvious injuries after a two-car accident in which the other driver failed to stop at a stop sign and crashed into the side of your car. After reporting the accident and talking with authorities, you drive home. However, after a few hours of...
Proposed Legislation Would Erode Non-Compete Agreements in New Jersey
Proposed Assembly Bill No. 1650 (“A1650”) would significantly take the bite out of the enforceability of non-compete agreements in the State of New Jersey. Under current New Jersey law, a non-compete agreement is enforceable if it is “reasonable in view of all the...
North Carolina bills propose changes to juvenile sentencing
It is common knowledge that children tend to have poor judgment in various situations. Unfortunately, if a juvenile makes a decision that has serious repercussions, such as participating in a crime, that child or teen could end up facing severe consequences, such as...
Head-on car crash leaves 2 seriously injured, 1 driver deceased
Car accidents are unfortunate and complicated events. Vehicles can be turned into hunks of twisted metal, drivers and passengers can suffer severe injuries, and recovering from the incident can take much more of a toll than many people anticipate. Unfortunately, in...
Drunk driving charges pending after wrong-way crash
Sometimes a person’s situation can quickly go from bad to worse. A seemingly minor error in judgment could have consequences that have a significant effect on a person’s life. In some cases, that error could cause harm to the person as well as have legal...
Essential details for an independent contractor agreement
When a North Carolina company gains a considerable amount of success, it often has more than enough work to go around. Unfortunately, that may mean that there are not enough employees to handle the workload, even if it is just a temporary surge in activity. In such...
3 tips for moving an uncontested divorce along quickly
There are times in life when making a major change is the best for everyone. For some North Carolina residents, ending their marriage may be the change they need to work toward feeling more satisfied in their lives. Of course, divorce is not an easy process, and there...
