November - 2016

NEWS & RESOURCES

What is the North Carolina Business Court?

Complex litigation can feel like a maelstrom of paper, business entities, motions, depositions, and disputes involving obscure and difficult legal theories. In North Carolina’s state courts, this is particularly alarming, as you never know which judge you’re going to get. Fortunately, for many of these complicated disputes, we have the North Carolina Business Court. The Business Court was created by the North Carolina General Assembly as a special court to hear some of our

Discovery: Gathering Information During Your Lawsuit

Do you ever wonder how information is gathered during the course of a lawsuit? Many civil superior court cases take well over a year to resolve, including reaching a jury. It’s during this long period of time that lawyers conduct what’s known as “discovery.” Discovery is the process by which parties to a lawsuit gather information to continue assessing their claims and strategies, and to eventually use at trial. The North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure provide the parti

Hiring a Scrupulous and Competent Lawyer

What is a Motion for Summary Judgment?

Did you know that the vast majority of civil lawsuits never reach a jury? The biggest reason for this is that so many cases get settled before the trial ever begins. But another way many cases end before reaching the jury is through a summary judgment motion. If you’ve followed along with our other blog posts, then you know that civil lawsuits can sometimes take years to resolve, and that there are many twists and turns along the way. During this course, often one party–us

Building a New Home: 5 Tips to Protect Your Build

Building a new home is a massive investment, and not just in terms of money. For many, it represents the chance to create a beautiful and amazing space where you can spend the rest of your life. So, it can also require a massive investment of time, energy, and emotion. With all the excitement, it’s easy to get whisked away while contemplating the bright new future. However, building a new home is also an extremely risky endeavor. For those of you undertaking this process,

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NEWS & RESOURCES

What is the North Carolina Business Court?

Discovery: Gathering Information During Your Lawsuit

Hiring a Scrupulous and Competent Lawyer

What is a Motion for Summary Judgment?

Building a New Home: 5 Tips to Protect Your Build