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Trespassers? How to Protect Your Farm Against Unwelcome Strangers

Written By Jane Francis Nowell and Clifford P. Parson

Discovering unauthorized persons on your farm is a growing problem.  Such unauthorized entry could include media news teams filming farm operations, environmental activists seeking to identify violations of various w…

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Understanding the Pitfalls of a Defense Health Agency (DHA) Investigation

Written By Justin T. Hill

Licensing issues can arise for any employee practicing in a profession overseen by a licensing board. While many licensed professionals generally understand the responsibility of the board that regulates their practice, t…

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Mo Money, Mo Problems? No Biggie for a Homeowner's Association, Right?

Written By Adam M. Beaudoin and Matthew A. Jones

Was your community association lucky enough to come in under budget last year? On the surface, this might appear to be a bonus, but if not handled properly, it can quickly turn into an unexpected tax burden.   &…

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How Fast Can I Franchise? Hold On a Minute

Written By Arthur J. DeBaugh and Olivia G. Lewis

Are you a small business owner who has considered franchising your business? Franchising can be a great way to expand your company's physical presence, grow your revenue, and increase your brand recognition.  But be…

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How to Get Your Own "Free" Private Investigator in Bankruptcy

Written By Lance P. Martin

Subchapter V of Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code, which turned three earlier this year, created a more streamlined and less expensive Chapter 11 reorganization path for small business debtors. It also created a new posit…

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Disasters Take Many Forms – Preparing your Community Association for the Unexpected

Written By Madeline Lipe Williams

Disasters, natural or otherwise, are usually unexpected and leave little time for advance action. Hurricanes, named storms, floods, fire, and even crime, are types of disasters that communities across North Carolina may e…

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