This post is slightly delayed, but it is important nonetheless. Everyone should be aware of changes in State law, especially when those changes affect litigation. On June 19, 2013, Governor Pat McCrory signed Senate Bill 452 (“SB 452”), now Session Law 2013-159, which increases the jurisdictional amount in controversy for each division of the […]
Attention DIYers: Thinking about Pro Se? Think Again.
We’ve all had this thought before: I can do that myself, so why pay somebody else to do it for me? For those familiar with Pinterest, this is the age of doing-it-yourself. Representation in a legal matter should not be a DIY experience. Despite what you may think you know, it’s always better to hire […]
Liability at a Photoshoot (Or Other Place of Business)
Intro Liability on your business premises or because of an activity you’re conducting is a very important and often overlooked aspect of starting up a business. Liability can actually arise from many different situations. In this article, we’re going to address liability that arises from negligence because that is the most commonly thought of liability […]
North Carolina Exempt Property from Claims of Creditors
Property in North Carolina Safe From Creditors Disclaimer: All numbers and exemptions were accurate in 2013 when this article was written. In North Carolina, and every state, there are particular assets that the government has protected from creditors who are attempting to collect on a debt or through bankruptcy. These are called exempt property. There […]