Recent studies show that people who are reading or writing text messages while driving are 23 times more likely to crash. And most people agree that restricting the use of technology for sending and receiving text messages, emails, and other similar communications while driving makes sense. It is simply too dangerous. Effective Dec. 1, 2009, it will be unlawful to …
We’ve all seen the headlines: “Driver in fatal crash was text messaging.” Reading or sending text messages on cell phone while driving is a dangerous practice, and as of December 1, 2009, an illegal one in North Carolina. Effective on that date, it will be unlawful to drive a motor vehicle and use a mobile telephone or other similar digital …
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued regulations which require financial institutions and creditor’s to develop and implement a written plan to prevent identity theft. Part of the goal of the FTC is to have businesses detect, prevent and mitigate identity theft. The new regulations become effective August 1, 2009. As stated by the FTC, “a creditor is any entity …
The North Carolina General Assembly in 2005 passed a bill entitled “Identity Theft Protection Act of 2005” and the law was amended in 2006. As you well know, identity theft is a growing and serious problem and it can be a problem for your business. There are various parts to the State law which are important for you and your company …
The Law In North Carolina, effective December 1, 2009, it will be unlawful to drive a motor vehicle and use a mobile telephone or other similar digital technology for email, texting, access to the internet or games. The law sets forth limitations as to what type of electronic information is or is not allowed while driving. The law makes it unlawful to …
Most corporations want to protect their business interests and “trade secrets”. They often do this by having employees sign non- compete agreements and/or non-disclosure agreements. Corporations often think that this is enough to protect their interests. For non-compete agreements to be valid there are several requirements that must be met. The agreement must be designed to protect a legitimate business …
A frustrating trend has emerged over the past several years with regard to defaulting defendants. On many occasions, a defendant will fail to respond to a lawsuit, but will show up at the hearing when we attempt to obtain a default judgment. Sometimes, the judge will give the defendant another chance to respond, or will grant other relief, such as setting …
According to the law of North Carolina, business entities registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State are not required to file corporate minutes with the North Carolina Secretary of State’s Office. Recently, the North Carolina Secretary of State’s Office received questions about a mailing which businesses received regarding “Annual Minutes Requirement Statement”. This mailing was a solicitation from a …
