Nexsen Pruet, LLC

Nexsen Pruet is the Carolinas Law Firm. With 8 offices in North and South Carolina, Nexsen Pruet attorneys can, and do, handle a broad range of legal needs for those doing business in the Carolinas. Our attorneys are licensed to practice in state and federal courts and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The firm's website is www.nexsenpruet.com.

Recent Restrictive Covenant Cases in North and South Carolina: Why a Narrow Scope Can Mean Broader Enforceability
June 25, 2009
The law surrounding restrictive covenants is constantly evolving. In the first half of this year, several opinions by North and South Carolina courts have provided important insight into the interpretation of non-compete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreements.

Contractual Limits on the Engineer's Liability: It's Legal in the Carolinas, but Is It a Good Idea?
Steven D. Hedges, June 23, 2009
The North Carolina Court of Appeals recently held in two cases that an engineer or surveyor may contractually limit liability for defective work.

Ledbetter Fair Pay Act Expands Employer Liability
June 5, 2009
On January 29, 2009, President Obama signed the Ledbetter Fair Pay Act (the "Act") into law. Notably, this was the first piece of legislation signed by the new President. Although the Act's supporters claim it is specifically targeted to provide a remedy for discriminatory pay...