North Carolina-Due Diligence Fee-Just 1 Night in Contract

The due diligence fee is usually non-refundable regardless of the situation. You should review the contract to determine what it provides for in...

It is like they just forgot about my order and threw it together from floor models. What are my best options?

You likely do not want to hire a lawyer to handle this (due to the cost). However, you can submit a consumer complaint to the NC Attorney General's...

Are there any requirements for small business in NC to keep time cards for employees?

According to the NC Dept. of Labor: "The North Carolina Wage and Hour Act (WHA) does not require that an employer have a time clock or use time...

Can a business partner sue the other partner for abandonment?

How is the business organized: Partnership, LLC, Corporation? What do your governing documents provide for in such a situation as this? If you do...

Student loan debts are not generally dischargeable in bankruptcy, so that isn't really an option. Your wife is obligated to make the student loan...

A woman gifted me the down payment for my car last December and then asked me to pay her back because she is in a jam.

The crux of the situation is the intent at the time the money was given, not now. If your friend's mother intended to give you the money without...

If a sales person specifically and intentionally lies to get you to sign a contract, is there any recourse.

You may have a small claims matter. If you go to court, you should be sure to bring your witnesses with you. With regard to your last sentence...

What would happen to a dog if he/she bit someone trespassing?

Generally, dogs are given 1 free bite. However, if the dog killed someone, I think it would be put down. However, I do not think you would be...

Trees in adjacent property

The dead trees should be removed. However, the Church has no obligation to remove live trees. You may ethically record a conversation with another...

Is it illegal to post Facebook messages on a blog?

There is no expectation of privacy on Facebook. Even when a message is sent to another user. Once a party releases information, it has no right to...