Here’s a fact that few people know about: the government can legally take your private property (or portions of it) for public use under the power of eminent domain. This applies irrespective of whether your property is undeveloped or has buildings on it. Think of the following scenario; there have been plans of constructing a…
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In North Carolina, property owners may be entitled to get compensation for their property and recover reasonable attorney and witness fees if they prevail in an inverse condemnation claim against a governmental body. The term condemnation is often used to refer to a situation where a governmental body files a civil action to take private…
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Many employers in North Carolina have limitations written into their employment agreements on what employees can do once they leave the company. There are good reasons for companies to do this, including protecting sensitive information and customer relationships that employees forge during the time of their employment. However, many of these are lumped together in…
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Prior to the foreclosure crisis, which peaked in 2010, state and federal laws regulating foreclosure procedures and mortgage servicers were somewhat limited and favored foreclosing lenders more. Things have changed since then. Currently, state and federal laws heavily regulate foreclosure and loan servicing processes. Moreover, most of these laws protect the borrowers. Generally, servicers provide…
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No one wants to be in an accident whether at work or away from work, but sometimes it does happen. If you sustain an injury, there are many things to consider regarding your financial and physical recovery. How do you cover the losses and damages you’ve incurred from the injury? How will you continue to…
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Workplace safety has become a huge concern for employers and employees alike. With the rise in workplace accidents, injuries, and fatalities, companies realize they need to do more than just post a sign on the door about what to do in case of an emergency. As an employer, it is your responsibility to make the…
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If you have been injured in a car accident, the other driver’s insurance company may contact you either seeking a statement about the accident or to offer a small settlement. When this happens, you will likely have a lot of questions. Should you speak to the insurance company? Should you contact an attorney? What does…
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Construction sites are inherently dangerous workplaces. The physical labor, machinery, and hazardous materials make the work risky for even the most skilled laborers, and so workplace injuries are not uncommon. Despite taking every measure possible to stay safe on the construction site, faulty equipment or someone else’s mistake could result in a costly injury. If…
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If you have been served with a civil lawsuit, you are now the defendant in a case. You will have to answer the complaint, but did you know that you have more options than simply defending yourself? You may also have the option to bring a counterclaim or a crossclaim against the plaintiff or other…
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It’s easy enough to come up with a great idea. But, what next? After you come up with that novel idea for a product, system, or business, you may wonder what steps you should take to protect your intellectual property. A patent is one tool you can use to protect your idea from being stolen.…
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