Archive for April 2020

If you are preparing to launch a new company, you will have many decisions to make. These decisions include what type of management and operational structure you would like and how you want your new entity to be taxed. The choices you make may have a direct impact on your ultimate profitability and, therefore, success. …

Under federal law, when a child qualifies for special education services, the school must follow his or her individualized education plan. The IEP is a legal document that details the various services your child should receive at school. Parents can support their children by ensuring that the IEP provisions are in place and taking steps to resolve…

There are a lot of ways in which lives are impacted by drunk driving charges. Many people realize the way in which these cases affect one’s career, finances, driving abilities and even freedom (if they have to spend time behind bars). However, people see other aspects of their lives upended by DWI cases, such as…

Driving along the North Carolina roads, the police may stop you and request that you take a breath test. It is a request, not an order, and you have the right to refuse the test. However, refusal has consequences, and they may not be worth it.  The state has implied consent laws that may affect…

One of the more common clauses in business law related to employment is the non-competition agreement. Whether you are looking to find a new job or if you are looking to hire an employee, it is important to understand non-competition agreements and what they cover and what they do not. Generally, non-competition agreements are designed to…

Law enforcement officers in North Carolina and across the United States often use roadside breath test devices as a way of measuring a driver’s blood alcohol content level. It is not uncommon for officers to ask drivers’ pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving to submit to a breath test. Those found driving with a…

When it comes to securities, compliance is key for your company. We understand that even for those who make their living in this arena, keeping track of all the rules and regulations and following them to the letter can be a challenge.  The SEC provides notice of the following Regulation S-P compliance issues that the Office of…

Rather than get another job or take out a loan, another way to make some extra money is to rent out a room in your North Carolina home. Before you start looking for desirable tenants, make sure the room you plan to offer is a legal one. To help, see what Forbes has to say about the…