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Plaintiffs Attorneys on What Employers Should Know Today

Written By X. Lightfoot and Avery J. Locklear

In a discussion led by employment law attorney Will Oden, two experienced North Carolina employment attorneys who represent employees shared insights on their respective practices representing employees, and best practices…

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Purchases and Sales of an Incorporated Business: Asset Acquisitions and Stock Sales

Written By John D. Perry

There are two primary ways to structure the taxable purchase and sale of an incorporated business.  The parties may engage in an asset acquisition, in which the buyer purchases assets directly from the target corpora…

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Healthy Financial Planning: Factoring in the Rising Costs of Insurance Premiums

Written By Isabelle M. Chammas and Eric J. Remington

As part of their financial planning and risk-management practices, business owners should regularly take stock of their insurance to ensure that they have the right types and amounts of coverage. In doing so, business own…

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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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