Unemployment Insurance & Benefits
We understand that you may have legal questions given the evolving news and updates around the spread of COVID-19. We remain dedicated to your success and are here for you. Let us know how we can help. On March 17,…
What You Should Know About Estate Taxes
By I Allan From
Most of us want the property and assets that we accumulate during our lifetimes to go to those we care about or organizations that we value upon our deaths. Unfortunately, even those with the best of intentions could end up…
What Legal Considerations to Keep in Mind When Planning to Sell Your Business
The process of selling a business can go much more smoothly and with greater cost efficiency if the seller takes certain considerations into account before initiating legal proceedings. If you are considering selling your business and need help with pre-sale…
The Business Judgment Rule
Directors have a legal obligation to act in their stockholders’ best interest and to base their business-related decisions on a reasonable rationale. However, even those who are careful to fulfill their obligations could face accusations of breaching their fiduciary duty…
Puzzling it Out
Joan Davis on the art of pre-eminent law Published in 2020 North Carolina Super Lawyers Magazine By Amy White on January 23, 2020 Joan Davis just can’t help herself. Every time she passes a building, shopping center or intersection that…
What Property Owners Should Know About Eminent Domain Laws in North Carolina
By B Joan Davis
Eminent domain is a term used to describe the government’s right to take private property that it deems necessary for public use in exchange for compensation. Unfortunately, what qualifies as public use has been interpreted broadly by the Supreme…
Why It’s More Dangerous to Drive During the Winter Months
By B Joan Davis
North Carolina sees its fair share of inclement weather, especially during the winter months, when the state experiences freezing rain, sleet, and snow storms, all of which can wreak havoc on the roads. This in turn, makes it much more…
Why Car Crashes Happen: The Most Common Causes of Auto Accidents
While many would like to think that car accidents are inevitable and can’t be helped, the truth is that with rare exceptions--such as poor weather, car accidents are the result of negligence, and are almost always preventable. Every year, there…
Congress Considering Two Bills to Protect Truck Accident Victims
By B Joan Davis
Truck accidents continue to be a problem on US roadways, and data compiled by the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles proves this point. In 2017, there were more than 10,500 crashes involving commercial vehicles in 2017, 2,342 of which…
Can I Continue to Run My Business After Bankruptcy?
Many business owners view bankruptcy as the end of the line for their company, but this assumption is the furthest from the truth in some situations. Bankruptcy can be a solution for organizations, enabling them to thrive once they emerge…
