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The IRA Trust: The Reese's Cup® of IRA Beneficiary Planning

Written By John R. Sloan

Two primary goals for designating a beneficiary of an Individual Retirement Account Trust ("IRA Trust") are (a) minimizing income tax and (b) preventing creditors from reaching the IRA Trust assets.  Accomplishing eit…

North Carolina Supreme Court Upholds Boilerplate Waiver and Release Language to Defeat Lender Liability

Written By Lance P. Martin

Recently, in Ussery v. BB&T, the North Carolina Supreme Court issued an opinion that provides a powerful weapon for lenders.  The North Carolina Supreme Court held that standard language in a loan modification agr…

Drone On – May I See Your Flight Registration Please?

Written By Alexander C. Dale

***PLEASE NOTE:  On May 19, 2017, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit issued an opinion that vacated the FAA's registration requirement for model aircraft.  Please consult with…

The Sticks And Stones Of Internet Libel: What Legal Recourse Do You Have If An Anonymous Internet Poster Defames Your Business?

The Internet makes it relatively easy for anyone to anonymously post negative and untrue comments about your business.  If you discover that someone is posting derogatory or false comments about your business on an In…

Recent North Carolina Court of Appeals Decision Serves as Reminder to Owners Associations

Written By Justin M. Lewis

A recent decision by the North Carolina Court of Appeals serves as a reminder that owners associations must deal fairly with their members at all times and board members must not let past disputes or personal issues cloud …

Company-Paid Personal Expenses May Be Income For Determining Child Support Obligations

It is not uncommon for an employer or an owner of a closely-held business to provide an employee, company member, or corporate officer with residential housing; use of a company owned car and cellular telephone; and a cred…