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Breaking Up is Hard to Do: Practical Advice for Exiting an LLC

Written By Lee C. Hodge and Olivia G. Lewis

Cutting ties with business partners is a delicate and often complex process. Whether driven by irreconcilable differences, strategic shifts, or personal reasons, disengaging from business partners requires careful conside…

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A Primer for Creditors Navigating the Bankruptcy System

Written By Jameson A.E. Doub and Thomas C. Wolff

Bankruptcy filings affect businesses across America. The Bankruptcy Code is complex and difficult to navigate.  But when used properly, it can help creditors to minimize losses when a customer files bankruptcy. …

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Navigating the National Practitioner Data Bank: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals

Written By Amy G. Fitzhugh and James A. Wilson

Few aspects of the healthcare regulatory apparatus evoke more confusion and dread for healthcare practitioners than the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB or Data Bank).  Being reported to the Data Bank is often r…

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The Toils of Heirs Property and Agriculture in North Carolina

Written By Jane Francis Nowell and Peter B. von Stein

The farmland of North Carolina cradles not only agricultural abundance but also a significant legal challenge: heirs property (also commonly known as "heirs' property" or "heir property"). This designation arises when lan…

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Working with Your Family Law Attorney: Practical Tips for Surviving the Stress of Separation and Divorce

Written By William S. Durr

Multiple studies and respected authors agree – divorce is one of the most stressful life events any person can experience.  After 34 years of practice in the family law field, I have represented many individual…

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Can I Require a "True Up" in a Subchapter V Plan of Reorganization?

Written By Lance P. Martin

For creditors, it can be difficult to navigate the financial difficulties of your customers. It seems like it would only get worse in bankruptcy, but that is not always the case.  Subchapter V of Chapter 11 of the Ba…

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