Business Law Section

New Tools for Your Corporate Law Toolbox in Recent Changes to the North Carolina Business Corporation Act

The General Assembly of North Carolina recently approved changes to the North Carolina Business Corporation Act, Chapter 55 of the General Statutes (the…

Shareholder Inspection Rights for Closely Held Corporations

The North Carolina Business Court recently strengthened the hands of minority shareholders in closely-held corporations.  N.C. Gen. Stat. § 55-16-02(b)…

You May Want To Give Nondisclosure Provisions Another Look

Whether in the context of an M&A transaction or the hiring of a key employee, business attorneys often find themselves drafting three standard contractual…

Business Section Members: Welcome to Your New Blog

This announcement marks a major turning point for the Business Law Section as we transition from our traditional newsletter to our new blog.  Jim Beckwith…

The Chair’s Comments

I am excited to be writing my initial column as chair of the Business Law Section, having succeeded Ken Carroll on July 1. I look forward to serving as chair…