Are there any advantages to having unregistered trademarks in North Carolina? While there are certainly many advantages to having a registered trademark, which we will discuss in another issue, many of our clients question if it's really necessary to have registered trademarks in Cary, NC. Today we'll discuss what it means to have an unregistered…
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6 Reasons to Trust A Small Business Lawyer in Raleigh NC
If you've started the process of owning a small business, you may be experiencing a number of emotions. Sure, you're excited, but you may also be equally overwhelmed. Owning your own business naturally comes with a lot of uncertainty. As such, you may be considering whether or not to hire a Small Business Lawyer in…
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Employment Contract Must Haves: Confidentiality and Termination Agreements
If you've been following along, over the past few weeks, we've been discussing some of the most critical items every employment contract should include. So far, we've discussed everything from the basics of employee contracts (such as job information, compensation, benefits, and paid leave) to employment classification and scheduling. If you still have hesitations about…
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Employment Contract Details: Employee Classification and Employment Contract Period
If you've been following along, last week we started a conversation around critical items every employment contract should include. As a small business owner, you may not have ever required an employment contract as most smaller companies often employ21 family members or friends, but we've found that as your company grows and you start to…
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