Our risk management and litigation attorney seek to help keep your business running smoothly and safely, protect your interests, and give you peace of mind. We can assist retailers, restaurateurs, hoteliers, and those working with them in matters related to:

• Premises liability, including slips and falls, falling merchandise, and negligent security claims
• Product liability, such as claims for strict liability, breach of contract, breach of express and implied warranties, inadequate labeling and warnings, and negligent misrepresentation
• Food liability, including claims of foreign objects in food and food-borne illnesses
• Loss prevention, false imprisonment, and malicious prosecution claims
• Dram shop and liquor liability
• Labor and employment issues, such as best practices in hiring, training, and firing in a high turnover industry as well as helping clients protect and defend against discrimination claims and overtime disputes
• Business operations, risk management, and intellectual property issues, including strategic business entity types, vendor agreement negotiation and documentation, intellectual property protection with trademark and copyright, compliance with marketing and advertising requirements, and franchise legal needs
• Business disputes and litigation, such as claims for breach of contract, fraud, false advertising, consumer claims, breach of warranty, violation of non-compete, non-disclosure or non-solicitation agreements, misappropriation of trade secrets, and unfair and deceptive trade practices
• Workers’ compensation defense

The practice is led by Sonya Tien, a seasoned litigator who brings business savvy and litigation experience to the table.
 

The Retail, Restaurant & Hospitality Practice Group covers the entire state of North Carolina, with offices in Raleigh, Durham, Charlotte, and California. For more information, contact us.