Motorcycles are as much a part of modern life in North Carolina as horses were part of its early history. Although plenty of people were injured or even killed in accidents related to horses in Tar Heel past, it is far more likely for a motorcycle crash to lead to...
Month: March 2020
What can be part of a wrongful death lawsuit?
It's so difficult to deal with the loss of a loved one, even when their passing may have been predicted. The news is even harder when it is a surprise. Sometimes, there is nothing to do but begin the process of grieving. If someone was at fault for a person's death,...
North Carolina murder case spawns a wrongful death lawsuit
The criminal justice system exists to punish the offender for the damage done to society. At the same time, the civil court system is there to try and make people whole after they have been the victim of a crime or violation of some kind. This is true for crimes as...
North Carolina companies may refocus on military contracts
If you're in North Carolina, there's a higher chance than most states that you have some experience with the military. A large proportion of Tar Heels end up serving in the Army, Navy or Air Force. Camp Lejeune and other military installations in the state also bring...
Charlotte goes solar with new power purchase agreement
If a small business is setting up a vendor relationship or signing a client, it may be cause for celebration but not much pomp and bureaucracy. It may be relatively easy to set a goal for the interaction and communicate them with all parties. But details should always...
To sell or purchase a business, certain factors are important
North Carolina residents who are planning to purchase a business or sell one should consider the entire process beforehand. Being prepared for every eventuality is critical. There are certain factors to think about as part of the process, specifically when selling a...
How fracking can be hazardous for drivers
Drivers on North Carolina roads could be put in danger because of the actions of companies that engage in hydraulic fracturing. Primarily, an increase in fracking activity results in increased traffic in areas that don't necessarily have large populations. Therefore,...
Questions to ask when buying a company
Entrepreneurs in North Carolina may decide that they want skip the startup phase of owning a company. Instead of creating a company from scratch, they will buy a business that already has brand recognition and systems in place. While it may be easier to make money...
Hearing held for bill to open interstate travel to all truckers
Under North Carolina law, those with a commercial driver's license cannot travel out of state if they are between the ages of 18 and 20. Things may change, though, if a certain federal bill that was introduced in February 2019 is passed. Called the DRIVE-Safe Act, it...