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Taking License Liberties Based on Affiliation

Written By Donalt J. Eglinton and Evan M. Musselwhite

July 23, 2021

Questions regarding general contractor licensure requirements often arise among affiliated or related companies, namely, which entities are required to have a license. The issue often arises where a licensed general contr…

Company Names vs. Trade Names: Understanding the Legal Difference

Written By Norman J. Leonard

July 21, 2021

So you did all the hard work that was necessary to get a new business off the ground. And you formed a new business entity with the Secretary of State to conduct that business, such as a corporation or limited l…

A New Commodity in a Traditional Box: Hemp's Commodity Status Demands Appropriate Attention

Written By Allen N. Trask, III and Amy H. Wooten

July 15, 2021

The United States government federally decriminalized hemp on December 20, 2018, making hemp biomass—the raw, harvested agricultural plant—a commodity like any other crop, such as corn, wheat, or soybeans. …

A Summary of Bank-Related Provisions of President Biden's July 9th Executive Order Promoting Competition

Written By B.T. Atkinson and William R. Lathan, Jr.

July 12, 2021

On July 9, 2021, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. signed an executive order "on promoting competition in the American economy" (the "Order"). The White House characterized the Order as an effort to reduce the trend of …

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Seller Beware: Important Due Diligence Issues for Commercial Properties

Written By James R. Todd

July 9, 2021

Most people involved in real estate have heard the phrase "caveat emptor" or "buyer beware." There are risks inherent in purchasing property: unseen structural flaws, hidden environmental contamination, and other un…

Their Aim Wasn't True – The NRA and Bad Faith Bankruptcy Filings

Written By Lance P. Martin

July 7, 2021

Bankruptcy offers a temporary sanctuary for parties seeking relief from a variety of problems – financial crisis, lawsuits, collection actions, repossessions, foreclosure, and pandemics. Filing bankruptcy bef…

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Taking License Liberties Based on Affiliation

Company Names vs. Trade Names: Understanding the Legal Difference

A New Commodity in a Traditional Box: Hemp's Commodity Status Demands Appropriate Attention

A Summary of Bank-Related Provisions of President Biden's July 9th Executive Order Promoting Competition

Seller Beware: Important Due Diligence Issues for Commercial Properties

Their Aim Wasn't True – The NRA and Bad Faith Bankruptcy Filings

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