Posts by Perry Fisher

Trademark and copyright infringement can threaten a product’s market and is a serious offense in North Carolina and the rest of the country.  Trademark and copyright infringers will usually deny any wrongdoing.  If you are a trademark or copyright owner and you believe that another party is infringing, you may be able to sue for…

Starting a North Carolina corporation can be a confusing process. These days, there are numerous books and online resources that are intended to help individuals with “do-it-yourself incorporation”. While do-it-yourself incorporation may seem like a cost-effective alternative, there are several reasons you should consider enlisting the assistance of a qualified and knowledgeable attorney. First, while…

Starting or operating a green business in Asheville, North Carolina  is easier than you may think.  It not only helps the environment but saves you money by conserving resources and cutting down on waste.  If you are in the process of starting your new business or you’re an already established business, here are 6 helpful…

North Carolina contractors who provide labor, services or supplies to improve real property are eligible for a “mechanic’s lien”.  This includes electricians, plumbers and carpenters — just about anyone hired to work on real property. So what is a materialman’s or mechanic’s lien? Well, a lien is a legal claim against real property.  A materialman’s…

A business settles and finalizes its deals with contracts.  These are the written documents that represent a business’s risk management and are signed to prevent future business litigation.  Contracts are used for deals like new partnerships, confidentiality agreements, shareholders agreements and customer contracts.  In more simple terms, a contract is an agreement to do something…

The New Year brings new requirements for businesses located in North Carolina. Effective January 1, 2014, North Carolina taxpayers may no longer claim a personal exemption on their taxes for themselves, their spouse, their children or any other qualifying dependents.  Because of this recently enacted legislation, House Bill 998, every North Carolina employer must have…

Dissolution of a company means you are permanently closing your North Carolina corporation or LLC.  If properly closed, you officially end the existence of your company and are no longer required to pay or file further annual fees and/or taxes on the company.  However, closing a North Carolina corporation or business is not as easy…