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[...] and good, but in reality, it’s not much more than just another piece of paper. If the judgment debtor sells his real estate, you’ll get the proceeds of the sale before he does. But if he [...]

[...] North Carolina courts apply a reasonableness test when looking at non-compete agreements. The agreement must be [...]

[...] to cast a very wide net in assuming jurisdiction over foreign citizens and companies. North Carolina courts will assume jurisdiction over foreign companies or people in all of the following [...]

[...] by luck, the game is one of chance. While this may seem to make a basketball pool legal, North Carolina courts have highlighted a key distinction between players of the games and spectators. Because [...]

[...] , you can claim that your exclusion has not been through any fault of your own. North Carolina courts have held that shareholders who do not bother to learn the corporation’s [...]

[...] and the agreement must be in writing. The last of these issues is the simplest. The non-compete agreement must be in writing, and it must be signed by the employee, or made part of the employment [...]

[...] thing your small business must do, even before filing suit, is hire an attorney. North Carolina law actually prohibits an LLC or corporation from appearing in court on its own behalf; [...]

[...] of monetary damages awarded. Finally, the statute applies only to contracts subject to North Carolina law, another important reason to include a choice of law clause in the contract. Litigation is [...]

[...] of each step. If you are a business, the first thing  you must do is hire an attorney.  North Carolina law actually prohibits an LLC or corporation from appearing in court on its own behalf; only a [...]

[...] their skill, it is clear that a basketball pool would be considered a game of chance under North Carolina law. Since the pool is illegal your employees are (theoretically) subject to prosecution for [...]

[...] . Even if a lawyer was not required, hiring one would still make good business sense. The litigation process is full of complex rules and procedures. If you make a mistake on one of them, you risk [...]

[...] on by having an experience business lawyer examine and revise your form contracts now. The litigation process is difficult and expensive enough without having to travel. Contact the lawyers at  [...]

[...] .  Even if a lawyer is not required, hiring one is still an obvious first step.  The litigation process is full of complex rules and procedures.  A mistake on even one procedural issue can cause [...]

[...] you thinking about pursuing legal action or if you have been sued, contact Miller & Monroe today for a consultation. [...]

[...] and expensive enough without having to travel. Contact the lawyers at Miller & Monroe today to review your contracts and ensure you have valid and enforceable choice of law and forum [...]

[...] attorney’s fees provision. Contact an experienced business lawyer at Miller & Monroe today to review your contracts and ensure you have valid and enforceable attorney’s fees [...]

[...] that any contract you sign with a party in another state has a choice of law clause and forum selection clause. A choice of law clause will designate which state’s laws will apply to any suit [...]

[...] losing before getting a chance to prove your case. The first phase of a lawsuit is the initial filing phase. This process starts with the drafting and filing of the Complaint. In theory, this is [...]

[...] just as important as the legal decisions in your case. The first phase of a lawsuit is the initial filing phase. This process starts with the drafting and filing of the Complaint. In theory, this is [...]

[...] to be reasonable. North Carolina courts look at six factors to determine whether the geographic restriction is reasonable: the total scope of the restriction; the area in which the employee was [...]