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The Earn-Out: A Complex Issue Sometimes Requires a Complex Solution

You have built a successful business, are ready to sell it, and have found a potential purchaser.  However, you and the purchaser cannot agree on a price.  All is not lost.  A properly negotiated and drafted…

The Tax Man Provides Some Help - New Opportunities for Tax Savings on the Sale of Intellectual Property Assets

Written By Lee C. Hodge

Many taxpayers are familiar with the term "Code § 1031 like-kind exchange" ("1031 Exchange"), but many technology executives do not realize that they can engage in a 1031 Exchange with respect to intellectual property…

Trade Secrets: Can You Identify Yours?

Written By E. Bradley Evans and Joseph A. Schouten

Most people engaged in business are aware that information which can be classified as a "trade secret" is entitled to certain protections under the law.  One of the reasons "trade secret" protection is especially impo…

Asset Protection Planning: Shoot Before the Buzzer

Written By John R. Sloan

Planning for Asset Protection In today's litigious society, protecting assets from creditors has become a hot topic.  Commonly filed lawsuits involve divorce, business disputes, failed real estate investments, medica…

Property Owners Association Considerations for Incomplete Developments

Written By Samuel B. Franck

Incomplete Developments – Property Owners Association Considerations The recent economic storm has left many incomplete real estate developments in North Carolina, and that number is likely to increase.  Acknow…

Think Globally, Fight Locally: How to Secure Home-Field Advantage for Business Disputes

With modern technology, you can market and grow your business throughout the United States (and, indeed, the world, but the latter is beyond the scope of this article).  In the pursuit of your business objectives, you…