No matter which side of a North Carolina construction project one happens to be on, there are opportunities for disputes and disagreements. This may include contract issues, schedule delays, disparities in expectations, payment issues or other problems. Some conflicts...
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Contract disputes may lead to arbitration
Alternative methods of dispute resolution are becoming a more popular choice for many who are involved in business disagreements. Mediation and arbitration often save companies and individuals time, money and resources. In fact, many businesses mandate arbitration in...
What behaviors constitute sexual harassment?
At work, you may have a supervisor or colleague who makes you feel uncomfortable, but you can’t quite put your finger on why. Their actions may feel like sexual harassment to you. But you may believe the phrase refers only to behaviors like unwanted touching or...
Working from home doesn’t stop sexual harassment
There are so many great benefits to the digital age. Workers are able to work faster and more efficiently, and many processes can be automated. A growing number of companies are discovering that allowing employees to work from home benefits both the business and...
Catastrophic injuries often follow head-on crash
Perhaps one of the most terrifying sights for a driver and passengers is that of headlights coming toward them. In many cases, it is impossible to avoid a head-on crash without risking other serious accidents. Head-on collisions can result in the most devastating...
Theft of trade secrets leads to business litigation
When North Carolina employees begin to feel dissatisfied with their employer, they may take matters into their own hands, sometimes using illegal means. For example, if a worker feels the boss is not paying a fair wage, he or she may feel justified in taking supplies...
Widow files legal malpractice claim after will revision
The skills of a lawyer come in handy at certain times. For example, when planning one’s estate, engaging in a real estate transaction, or when one’s rights or freedoms are at stake, having legal representation can help one avoid costly mistakes. Much like patients...
Do the signs point to legal malpractice?
Enlisting the services of an attorney is something most people in North Carolina do only when there is a great deal at stake, such as a significant amount of money or one’s personal freedom. Those who hire an attorney often do so because they want an advocate whom...
Are workplaces doing enough to prevent sexual harassment?
It’s difficult to believe, but there was a time when discrimination in the workplace seemed commonplace. Many places had a significant problem with sexual harassment towards subordinates or between direct colleagues. Some people even brushed it off as no big deal,...
3 kinds of construction defects
Deciding to build rather than buy an existing home means taking on a long and often frustrating construction project. North Carolina contractors may try to anticipate setbacks and delays in their contracts, but there are some issues no one can foresee. One issue of...