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Corey Parton in Fortune & Forbes: Charlotte Leaders in Law
Corey Parton, the driving force behind Parton Law, has rapidly become a notable figure in entrepreneurial litigation. From the outset, Corey set out to redefine the landscape of commercial litigation to better serve businesses, aligning legal strategies with their unique objectives. His journey and successes are now featured in a compelling article by Fortune &…
The FTC’s New Rule on Banning Noncompete Clauses
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has recently finalized a rule that significantly impacts noncompete clauses in employment contracts, aiming to boost competition and innovation while enhancing worker mobility. Noncompete clauses traditionally prevent employees from joining competitors or starting similar businesses shortly after leaving a company. The new rule, however, prohibits these clauses except for a…
Navigating Civil Litigation Landscapes: Common Civil Cases in Charlotte
Civil litigation encompasses a wide array of legal disputes where one party seeks to claim a right, recover a loss, or resolve a conflict through legal proceedings. In Charlotte, North Carolina, the spectrum of civil litigation is broad, reflecting the diverse legal needs of individuals and businesses in the region. At Parton Law, we navigate…
Can’t I Get Punitive Damages?
Clients who have been wronged often are insistent on going after the opposing party for “punitive damages”. Typically, those clients are really just looking for “enhanced damages”, meaning they want to force the opposing party pay more money than the client lost. True punitive damages are available in North Carolina where the opposing party acted…
Responding to “Knock & Talk” Investigations
When government investigators come knocking, people generally get anxious and don’t know what to do. In our experience, this is equally the case with State and Federal government officials regardless of what agency or department they are from. Investigators typically have the advantage of knowing when they are coming and what they are looking for,…
What Rights Do I Have As a North Carolina Shareholder?
If you own a share of a privately held business, your rights are largely determined by your operating and purchase agreements. Where an operating agreement does not address an owner’s rights, North Carolina Law often steps in to provide “default” provisions or rights. However, your rights as a shareholder vary based on the portion of…
How Do I Know If a Business Committed an Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practice?
North Carolina Law makes it illegal for businesses to engage in unfair or deceptive practices. This generally means that they lied, misled, or manipulated their way into economic advantage at the expense of another party. An afflicted party can seek recourse in the civil courts, but it’s not always easy to know when a business…
If I Sue Someone, Can I Make Them Pay My Attorney’s Fees?
If you sue someone in the United States, the general rule is that you will be required to pay your own attorney’s fees and litigation expenses. This practice is so ingrained in our legal system that it is called the “American Rule” and has been referenced by the Supreme Court (ex: Alyeska Pipeline v. Wilderness…
What Damages Am I Entitled to If I Sue Someone?
Civil law ensures that if you are harmed by someone else, you will be repaid for the injury you suffer. This compensation is generally referred to as “damages.” However, unlike criminal law, civil law is invoked only when you file a lawsuit against the person or entity that injured you. How do I recover damages…
An Under Appreciated Tool to Protect Recovery When Trial is Over
When a client is deciding whether or not to file a lawsuit, it is important to analyze what assets a defendant has and whether the defendant will actually be able to pay-up after losing at trial. You can’t get water from a stone or blood from a turnip. Sometimes, a defendant has assets, but they’re…