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Corporation Bylaws, LLC Operating Agreement, Partnership Agreement, Capital Contributions Agreement, Buy-Sell Agreement, Scope of Work, Independent Contractor/Subcontractor Agreement, Master Services Agreement (MSA), Service Level Agreement (SLA), Consulting Agreement, Content/Course Creation Agreement, Termination/Release/Settlement Agreement, Assignment/Transfer Agreement, Work Made for Hire Agreement, Employment Agreement, Profit/Revenue Sharing Agreement, Joint Venture Agreement, Arbitration/Dispute Resolution Agreement, Noncompetition/Noncompete Agreement, Nondisclosure Agreement (NDA), Confidentiality Agreement, Nonpoaching/Nonrecruitment Agreement, Nonsolicitation Agreement, Lease Agreement, and more

Non-Employee Classification/Status (independent contractor, intern, apprentice), Misappropriation, Infringement, Shareholder Dispute, Piercing the Corporate Veil, Licensing Board Grievances/Disputes, Defamation (libel and slander), and more

Business Plan (legal), Small Business Management and Operations (legal), Contract Negotiation, and more

Legal "Coaching," Legal Consulting, and Legal Counsel; Membership Subscription; Contract Bundle (write, revise, and/or review); Compliance Assessment, and more

(100% remote) North Carolina, including but not limited to: Wake County, Durham County, Orange County; Cary, Raleigh, Durham, Wake Forest, Morrisville, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Greensboro, High Point, Winston-Salem, Greenville, Wilmington, Fayetteville, Charlotte, Concord, Asheville; the greater RTP/Research Triangle Park area, the greater RDU area, the greater Piedmont Triad area, the greater Cape Fear area; and beyond

Harvard University

Master's

Spelman College

B.A.

North Carolina Central University School of Law

J.D.

2013 - 2016

Fouding Partner

SageHaus Legal LLP

2022 - Current

Essential Legal Foundations

The Rosie Network

Presented to multiple cohorts - 2022 through present

Business and Entrepreneurship Coach

The Coach Training Academy

Various Awards for trial, moot court, and speech competitions

North Carolina Central University School of Law

North Carolina State Bar  # 51083

Member

Current

North Carolina

North Carolina State Bar

ID Number: 51083

Since 2016

• Credit Cards Accepted

• Independent Contractor, Noncompete/Nonsolicit/Nondisclosure (NDA), Defamation

Q. Can 1099 employers be held to a noncompete clause?

October 8, 2024

A: You have identified at least 2 important issues. First, you may or may not have been properly classified. Second, your non-compete may or may not be enforceable. To some degree, the second might depend on the first. Many non-competes are not enforceable in North Carolina because they are not sufficiently tailored to the specific circumstances. However, an attorney would need to review the agreement(s) and collect additional information in order to help you evaluate your rights and responsibilities.

Q. Is it legal to terminate someone without providing a reason? Employee was never counseled positive or negative?

December 15, 2023

A: North Carolina is an "at-will" state. This means that, generally, either an employer or an employee can terminate an employment relationship at any time and for any reason (so long as the reason does not violate the agreement between the parties and is not otherwise unlawful). It also means that an employer is not necessarily required to give an employee a reason for termination.

Of course, there is always a reason. But the reason may or may not be related to an employee's performance. Additionally, giving a reason that is related to an employee's performance can negatively affect the employee's eligibility for unemployment benefits and future employment opportunities.

With that being said, anyone who believes an employer or former employer has violated their rights should consider a legal consultation. A knowledgeable attorney should be able to evaluate the employee's' rights and provide guidance on next steps. ... Read More

Q. Is it a hipaa violation for my employer to post my excused doctors note for everyone to see?

December 5, 2023

A: HIPAA applies to certain "covered" entities. Covered entities typically operate in the medical field or support other entities that operate in the medical field. But unless an employer is a covered entity, HIPAA doesn't apply. Also, when a covered entity violates HIPAA, it doesn't really give the affected employee the right to sue the employer. But the employer might face some pretty hefty government fines and other consequences.

Even if HIPAA doesn't apply, certain actions by an employer could violate other privacy-related laws. If you believe your employer has violated your privacy rights, you should speak with a knowledgeable attorney who can help you evaluate your options.

Good luck! ... Read More