Under the ADA, most employers must make “reasonable accommodations” for employees with a disability. What are reasonable accommodations?
A small business guide to reasonable accommodation
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Category: Business Law
So…You Have a Right of First Refusal in Your Commercial Lease…Don’t Lose It!
Review your lease before its original term ends and make certain that if you intend to renew for an additional term, you do so in a timely fashion, especially if you have negotiated the inclusion of a Right of First Refusal.
ASSUMED BUSINESS NAMES IN NORTH CAROLINA
If your corporation or LLC is conducting business under a name other than the name filed in the Articles of Incorporation/Organization with the NC Secretary of State, then your operating under an assumed business name.
CPAs and Civil Subpoenas for Client Information
What if a CPA is served with a civil subpoena in a state court action requesting copies of a client’s confidential information? What steps should be taken to comply with both the ethical duty of confidentiality and the legal obligation a subpoena presents?
Managing Vendors With Access to PHI
In 2017, a $31,000 settlement was paid by a covered entity due to a vendor, a record storage company, when OCR discovered that the parties did not have a Business Associate Agreement in place.
How can I protect my business’s intellectual property?
Ideas are integral to the success of a business. Protecting new inventions, processes, and concepts is crucial in this case, as you do not want competitors to take your ideas and use them for their own purposes. Here are some effective methods of safeguarding sensitive information so your business will continue to thrive.
Address partnership disputes in North Carolina before they arise
There are steps business partners can take from the get-go to mitigate the chance of partnership disputes occurring in the future.
An introduction to breach of contract in North Carolina
North Carolina’s legal system offers a remedy for parties who have been hurt by a breach of contract.
Comparing arbitration and mediation in business disputes
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) techniques can offer a more collaborative, cost-effective way to address a dispute. Two of these techniques, arbitration and mediation, may be suitable options for you to consider.
Antitrust considerations for Greensboro companies mulling M&A
Contemplating a merger or acquisition? You must consider antitrust laws before moving forward.