Articles

Business Succession Planning

Most closely held business owners and key executives are too busy dealing with the day-to-day demands of their business operations to focus on the development of a business succession plan. Unfortunately, few family-owned…

Uncle Sam's Buying, but Can You Afford to Sell?

Written By James W. Norment

Would you like to get some of the $81.9 billion the federal government intends to spend on information technology during its 2010-2011 fiscal year?  Federal government contracting can be steady and lucrative work R…

Hide and Seek: Untangling the Conundrum of Having United States Money Judgments Recognized and Enforced in Foreign Countries

Written By Allen N. Trask, III

Increasingly, American businesses are looking beyond the United States borders for opportunities to buy and/or sell goods and services.  This globalization of today's markets has resulted in an incredible and unpreced…

The Redevelopment of Environmentally Damaged Property — A Less Expensive Way to Relocate or Grow

As part of your plans to expand your growing commercial business, you have found an abandoned building that is perfect for your needs.  However, the soil and groundwater at the property are contaminated.  Buying …

Asset Protection Planning: Where Sooner Really is Better Than Later!

Written By John R. Sloan

What is Asset Protection? In today's litigious society, protecting assets from creditors and potential creditors has become a hot topic.  Commonly filed lawsuits involve divorce, business disputes, failed real estate…

Can I Recover My Attorneys' Fees if I Sue?

North Carolina is a great place to live, work, and do business.  Disputes arise here, however, just as they do elsewhere.  When they do, the gauntlet often gets thrown down (before reason sets in) and litigation …