Amanda Hayes

Attorney · University of North Carolina School of Law
How to Buy or Sell a Small Business
Understand the process for negotiating and selling your incorporated small business. ... READ MORE

What Are Investment Securities?
What are securities and how can you use them to grow your money? ... READ MORE

When Your Craft or Hobby Becomes a Business
Learn the steps you need to take to turn your craft or hobby into a legitimate business. ... READ MORE

A Guide to Breach of Contract Claims
If you are starting or buying a business, you should know something about contracts, including how and when contracts are breached. ... READ MORE

How Zoning and Land Use Laws Affect Your Small Business
So you have developed a great business plan, created a business entity, and secured financing. But, where are you going to open the store or office? Besides the usual concerns about traffic, visibility, and public access, you also have to consider whether zoning and land use regulations allow your business in your desired location. ... READ MORE

Understanding Mergers and Acquisitions: Rights and Liabilities
Although the terms are often used interchangeably, it's important to understand the differences between a merger and an acquisition. ... READ MORE

Withdrawal From a Limited Partnership
If you are thinking about forming a limited partnership, make sure you understand the rules about when partners can withdraw. ... READ MORE

Bailment: What It Means Under the Law
Bailment is the process of placing personal property or goods in the temporary custody or control of another. What are the legal obligations of being a bailee, and when should you give a bailee your property? ... READ MORE

How to Wind Up a Business and Distribute Its Assets
Your business might dissolve for a variety of reasons. The business might not have enough money coming in to cover costs, partners could have a falling out, or top executives could have mismanaged funds or clients. Regardless of the reason, it’s important to know how to dissolve a business and where ... READ MORE