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Land Use Litigation: Navigating Complex Disputes
Understanding Land Use Litigation Land use disputes involve legal conflicts related to property development, zoning laws, and compliance with restrictive covenants. These cases require specialized…
Professional Liability Defense: Safeguarding Your Career
What Is Professional Liability Defense? Professional liability defense involves representing individuals such as doctors, lawyers, accountants, and architects against claims of malpractice, negligence, or breach…
Understanding Business Litigation: Common Disputes and Resolutions
What Is Business Litigation? Business litigation involves legal disputes between companies, partners, or stakeholders over various issues. These conflicts can be complex, involving financial, contractual,…
Tips to Consider When Buying Insurance
When purchasing insurance, many people place complete trust in their insurance agents, assuming they will receive the coverage they need. While insurance agents generally provide…
Common Legal Terms Used in North Carolina Insurance Claims
When navigating an insurance claim, it’s essential to understand the key terms and provisions in your policy. Below are common legal terms you may encounter…
Understanding the Insurance Claims Process
Despite what insurance company advertisements may portray, the reality of filing and settling an insurance claim is often more complex and time-consuming. Insurance companies follow…
Essential Insurance Claim Tips
Navigating an insurance claim can be overwhelming, especially after experiencing a loss. At Ferikes Bleynat & Cannon, we want to help you through the process…
Recovery of Attorneys’ Fees in North Carolina Business Litigation
One of the most frequently asked questions in litigation is, “Can I recover my attorneys’ fees in this suit?” Under the general rule in American…
Covenants Not to Compete in North Carolina
Disputes between businesses and former employees frequently arise when an employee begins working for a competitor after leaving their previous job. In the absence of…
Trade Secrets Protection and Litigation in North Carolina
Trade secrets are valuable business assets, and protecting them is critical to maintaining a competitive edge in the marketplace. North Carolina has adopted the Uniform…
Choosing the Right Business Entity
Choosing the correct legal structure for your business is one of the most important decisions a business owner can make. Your choice will affect taxes,…
Protecting Corporate Officers and Directors in North Carolina
While corporations offer significant protection to shareholders, corporate officers and directors can still face personal liability through lawsuits brought by shareholders or third parties. These…
Purchase, Sale, and Closing of a Business
In the lifecycle of any business, three significant events often occur: the purchase of a business, the sale of a business, and the closing or…
Property Owners’ Association Attorneys in North Carolina
At Ferikes Bleynat & Cannon, we represent a large number of property owners’ associations (POAs), including condominium and planned community associations, across western North Carolina.…
Tips for Property Owners’ Associations
Property owners’ associations (POAs) play a vital role in managing and maintaining communities, but they also face various legal and operational challenges. Maintaining proper records,…
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