Can contracts be terminated at a company’s convenience?

Doing business contractually offers you and your company a good deal of security. That sense of security can quickly evaporate were you to know that a client in Cary can walk away from an agreement with you whenever it believes it is in their best interest to do so.  This likely flies in the face of the…

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Self-administration of meds at school: What do you need to know?

Thousands of minors throughout North Carolina and across the nation live with serious medical conditions that require them to take regular doses of medication that help them function throughout the day. These students are so accustomed to taking the prescribed medications that they know by heart the proper dosages and times of day they must…

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Business formation types that limit personal liability

While there are many considerations that go into launching a small business in North Carolina, one of the most important and significant involves the type of business structure you use to create from the outset. At BA Folk, we recognize that many of today’s entrepreneurs and small business owners have concerns about potentially exposing their…

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What is a consent search?

The Fourth Amendment right against search and seizure protects Americans from the police searching and taking property on a whim. However, people may waive this right and they might not even know they are doing it. Under certain circumstances, an individual might grant a police officer the right to search his or her property under…

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Medical condition blamed for DUI charge

It may be easy for many in Cary to rush to judgment against one who has been accused of a crime. This is particularly true in cases involving allegations of drunk driving, as a common assumption regarding those who do so is that their actions represent a wanton disregard for the safety of others. Yet…

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What duties does a financial advisor owe a client?

To help you make wise investments, your financial advisor should provide you with sound and ethical assistance. Financial advisors, also known as fiduciaries, have a duty to their clients known as a fiduciary duty. Breaking this duty can deprive a client of potentially millions of dollars and also violate a number of financial laws. U.S.…

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Factors that affect breath test results

Backyard barbecues, picnics at the lake and tailgating are popular activities during North Carolina’s warm weather months. Alcoholic beverages are often on-hand, which makes driving afterward a dangerous proposition. Anyone with a blood alcohol content of 0.08 or more exceeds the legal limit and may get charged with drunk driving.  When an officer pulls you…

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The basics of the IEP

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, otherwise known as IDEA, guarantees the rights of students with disabilities and their family members. States and other public agencies offer children with disabilities various services, such as early intervention and special education, in accordance with this law. IDEA ensures that students receive a Free Appropriate Public Education. A…

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