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How Zoning Laws Impact You As a Real Estate Developer in NC

December 17, 2024

North Carolina is one of the fastest-growing states in the country, which has led to a spike in the number of new construction projects in…

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What Qualifies as a Wrongful Termination in an At-Will Employment State Like North Carolina?

December 16, 2024

Losing your job can be frustrating, stressful, and confusing. You may worry about paying your bills and whether being fired will affect your career prospects.…

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Alert: Federal District Court Halts Corporate Transparency Act Enforcement

December 5, 2024

Our message last week regarding the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) mentioned that litigation was ongoing – and today we are sending a critical update regarding…

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Priorities for Contracted Employees Negotiating Their Severance Agreement

November 6, 2024

When employers separate from employment relationships, they may consider negotiating a severance agreement and a contracted employee.  Contractors may have a specified term of employment…

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Bid, Payment, and Performance Bonds: Understanding How They Differ

October 16, 2024

The construction industry is fraught with risks. Contractors might accept a bid and then vanish, abandon the project midway, or subcontractors could sue if they…

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Your Construction Company Received an OSHA Citation: What Happens Next?

October 10, 2024

Established in 1970, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is a regulatory agency created to oversee U.S. workplaces and ensure American employees have safe, healthy…

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How Often Should You Consider Updating Your Employee Handbook?

September 24, 2024

Employee Handbooks are essential tools that communicate the policies, procedures, and values of your company.  Whether creating one for the first time or updating an…

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Understanding the Ins and Outs of NC Construction Warranty Laws

September 11, 2024

Construction companies in North Carolina have been building new homes at a rapid rate over the last 15 years. According to a 2023 report, about 800,000…

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Making Sense of the Different Types of Easements and Your Options for Dealing With Them

September 10, 2024

Do you have an easement on your property, or is someone seeking one? Easements give another party the right to use your property in a…

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The North Carolina Wage and Hour Act: Rights It Affords If You Are Underpaid or Don’t Receive Overtime Pay

September 9, 2024

Receiving payment for work performed is the essential bargain of employment relationships. Employers benefiting from employees’ work have expressly or implicitly agreed to this, but…

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