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Economic Growth and Disclosure Laws: Financial Insights From the Annual Factoring Conference

Written By Thomas C. Wolff

Recently, I had the privilege to attend the 29th Annual Factoring Conference in New Orleans. This annual conference is a unique event presented by the International Factoring Association (IFA), which caters to lenders and …

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SCOTUS Raises Bar for Employers Confronted by Employees' Requests for Religious Accommodation

Written By Avery J. Locklear and Grant B. Osborne

The U.S. Supreme Court, in a unanimous opinion issued yesterday in Groff vs. Dejoy, changed the standard that most employers must consider and apply when deciding how to deal with – and when they may lawfully reject …

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Employers, You Need to Replace Your Mandatory EEOC Poster

Written By Emily G. Massey

As of June 27, 2023, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is in effect.  The PWFA requires covered employers to provide employees with reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medica…

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Attention Vacation Rental Companies: North Carolina Courts Create Reason to Review Procedures for Rental Agreements

Written By Michael J. Parrish

Written rental agreements state the terms, conditions, and rules of a vacation home rental.  The rental agreement may also contain important warnings and notices about the use of certain items, like elevators, pools,…

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Basic Estate Tax Planning For Married Couples: Opportunities For Use Of Estate Tax Exemptions

Written By Peter B. von Stein

A primary goal of most married couples when contemplating basic estate planning documents is to ensure that the surviving spouse, and commonly, the couple's children and grandchildren, are supported financially. Permissib…

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Seeking Shelter: Recession Implications for your Organization

Written By Matthew A. Jones

In an interactive discussion led by Hank Harris, Director of Consulting for Ward and Smith Business Consulting, three attorneys shared their thoughts on the current state of the economy and how business owners can prepare …

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