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How to Survive a North Carolina Department of Labor OSH Investigation

Written By Will Oden

Introduction Your business may be subject to an investigation by the North Carolina Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Division ("OSH") at any time.  Investigations may occur because of an on-the-job…

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Fourth Circuit Hands Victory to Lenders in Chapter 13 Mortgage Case

Written By Lance P. Martin

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit—which covers federal courts in North Carolina—recently handed a victory to residential real estate lenders dealing with borrowers who file for Chapter 1…

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Substance Use Disorder Treatment Providers: Time for a Compliance Check

Written By J. Michael Fields

SAMHSA Amends Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records Regulations On January 18, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration ("SAMHSA"), an agency of the United States Department of Hea…

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The North Carolina Business Court Evolves

Written By Edward J. "Trip" Coyne, III

Three Things You Need to Know to Be Up to Date Business courts are not so-named because they favor businesses, but because they are specifically designed to improve a state’s business environment by providing a foru…

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Estate Tax Reform Predicted for 2017

Written By Eldridge D. Dodson

A key goal for those of us who practice with Ward and Smith is to inform our clients and future clients of potential developments that may impact them.  With respect to Trust and Estate Law, the potential for repeal o…

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Lenders Seeking Loan Modification After Bankruptcy, Beware!

Written By Paul A. Fanning and Norman J. Leonard

LENDERS CANNOT REVIVE A GUARANTY OBLIGATION DISCHARGED IN BANKRUPTCY WITH A SUBSEQUENT MODIFICATION OR FORBEARANCE AGREEMENT, EVEN WITH NEW CONSIDERATION; AND ATTEMPTING TO DO SO MAY LEAD TO LENDER LIABILITY EXPOSURE. …

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