Everyone has heard the phrase the devil is in the details. When legal issues are involved, that concept is captured in the caution that when signing a contract you should always read the fine print. That's where details like exceptions and exclusions intended to...
Month: January 2015
Could North Carolina drone regs scrub business innovation?
Drones are big news these days. We're not talking about the weaponized tools being used in the war against terror. No, we're talking about the small unmanned aerial vehicles that seem to be popping up more and more in the hands of hobbyists and those with business...
NTSB renews call for making truck safety a priority in 2015
When you see a semitrailer truck in North Carolina, do you ever wonder how many hours it's been since the driver of the rig took a break? Driver fatigue is a very real problem, as we have noted on at least one other occasion on this blog. In that particular post, we...
Tips for businesses on dealing with data breaches
All business is relational. Without an interaction at some level of two human beings, deals don't get proffered or made. Even in the current environment where so much is handled digitally, North Carolina businesses can't downplay the power of the personal...
How do I deal with clients who don’t pay?
There can be a great deal of satisfaction in owning and operating your own business. Identifying a need and filling it is the very essence of the entrepreneurial spirit that keeps the economy in North Carolina plugging along.But there is one thing that is critical for...
Mightn’t be motorcycle season, but that doesn’t mean they’re gone
Fayetteville may be just north enough in North Carolina to have winter weather that keeps many motorcyclists off the road. But that does not mean that they are altogether gone. With this weekend's forecast calling for at least some sun and temperatures in the 60s, the...
Alex Rodriguez embroiled in breach of contract lawsuit
There are many horror stories regarding relationships between in-laws. Despite this, there are many in-laws in North Carolina who have a wonderful relationship and actually go into business together. Unfortunately, a recent breach of contract lawsuit filed by Alex...
Establishing a business in the New Year? We can help
The New Year can be an exciting time for people in North Carolina who are looking to start fresh. For some, that means eating a new, healthier diet while others may be preparing to lay the foundation for a new business. While the time may seem perfect for establishing...
Business disputes over fees hurt Dish and some of its providers
Dish Network, the satellite television provider, continues to be involved in a series of disputes with cable and network television channels over the charges that Dish is willing to pay to continue showing the providers' channels. The business disputes have led to...