Most types of businesses in North Carolina will eventually need legal documentation for agreements made between the company and other entities, whether they are other businesses, clients or employees. These agreements are often stipulated in official contracts that...
Succession plan may be a crucial component of contract law
Many people who own a business in North Carolina may assume that when they retire or pass away that their children will take over the company. There are some instances where that is precisely what happens, but not always. Some parents may incorrectly assume that their...
Noncompete agreements must align with contract law
A business requires protection for certain proprietary information. Without it, employees could take valuable knowledge or resources to a competitor. This is why noncompete agreements are used by all kinds of businesses across North Carolina. However, this is a part...
Contract law: Do NDAs help or hurt for sexual harassment claims?
New businesses in North Carolina have to contend with many different kinds of legal matters, and contracts are just one facet of that. Recently, a great deal of discussion has centered around one certain type of contract law: non-disclosure agreements. NDAs primarily...
Common misconceptions about contract law
When people create a new business, they have several different matters they have to juggle. Though contracts may be one of the last things on a business owner’s mind, they can be important, as different kinds of contracts are needed for different parts of a business....
What things MUST you include in a contract?
As a North Carolina entrepreneur and business owner, you and your attorney likely spend a fair amount of time negotiating written contracts between your company and your various customers, employees, suppliers, distributors, etc. As you already know, a contract is a...
What is a buy sell agreement?
One of the most important parts of putting together a business partnership is providing for ways for the partnership to end. Business partnerships do not last forever, and an abrupt end to the partnership that you are not prepared for could cause serious harm to your...
When can a contract be broken?
To ensure that both sides meet the expectations of an agreement, they often enter into a contract in North Carolina. Contracts are often broken by things such as financial problems or simple delays. When a breach of contract occurs, you have several options for how to...
Developing a contract that will benefit everyone, including you
Entering into a new agreement with other professionals in your industry in North Carolina can be incredibly exciting as you envision the future. At Curcio Law Group, we are experienced in helping people through the process of creating and enforcing business contracts....
How can I tell if a contract is legally binding?
Contracts are an essential part of doing business in North Carolina. These documents must contain certain elements to be considered legally binding, as well as to mitigate potential disputes that may arise. The Balance explains what makes a contract legally binding,...
