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Debt Collection Pitfalls: How to Avoid Adding Insult to Injury

Rising credit defaults, declining revenues, increased write-offs, record bankruptcy filings.  All businesses are feeling the pinch (if not the crush) of our current economic insecurity.  As a result, business own…

North Carolina Environmental Agency Agrees That Banks and Other Lenders Have No Liability for Underground Storage Tanks — But…!

Special Bulletin You are a bank or other lender (collectively referred to herein as "Banks") and are contemplating foreclosing on a property containing underground storage tanks ("USTs").  Generally speaking, liabili…

The Fiduciary Duties of Directors of For-Profit Corporations

Written By Adam M. Beaudoin

Corporate Director Standards of Conduct Directors have broad obligations to act in the corporation's best interests, principally for the benefit of the owners of the corporation.  The North Carolina Business Corporat…

Surviving the Current Economic Crises in the Construction Industry

Written By Jason T. Strickland

It seems clear that the economic climate for the construction industry will not return to the pre-recession level for some time.  However, if you work in, conduct business in, or are a part of the construction industr…