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What Is An Easement, How Do You Get One, And What Is It Good For?

Written By Jason T. Strickland

You own land.  Is it possible for someone else to have the right to use your land without your permission and maybe against your wishes?  It is possible if the other person has an easement. What is an Easement? …

I Really Don't Like My Neighbor's Tenants: Issues With The Use And Enforceability Of Rental Restrictions In Homeowners' Associations

Written By Allen N. Trask, III

It is an all too common situation, especially in coastal communities, mountain retreats, and college towns:  You bought a home in a planned community that has a homeowners' association with thoughts of being able to e…

ACA Alert: Be Wary Of "Skinny" Health Insurance Plans For 2015

Written By Devon D. Williams

So-called "skinny" or "bare bones" employer health plans generally do not provide coverage to employees for in-patient hospitalization services or physician services (or both).  A plan that does not provide these serv…

Resolving Your Property Zoning Problems

Written By Eric J. Remington

What do you do when you've found the perfect location for your business or project, but you discover that it's not properly zoned for what you want to do or your use of the property is limited by local zoning ordinances? …

Two and Done? The Court of Appeals Suggests That Lenders May Only Get Two Shots at Foreclosure

Written By Norman J. Leonard and Lance P. Martin

Have you ever started a foreclosure, only to work something out with your borrower and dismiss the proceeding?  Have you ever done that twice?  If so, you should be aware of a recent decision by the North Carolin…

Can A Limited Liability Company Really Offer Equity Compensation Awards To Its Valued Employees?

You are always looking for creative ways to retain your top employees.  One option is to offer valued employees equity in your business.  However, not all types of equity incentives are created equally or are ava…