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Trust Administration in a Down Market: The Terms of Your Irrevocable Trust May Not Be As Irrevocable As You Think

April 15, 2009

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A trust is created when a person (the “Settlor”) transfers property, such as money, real estate, or stock, to another individual or entity (the…
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Private Eyes Are Watching You: The Legality of Employers’ Use of GPS Devices to Monitor Employees

April 9, 2009

As the old adage goes, time is money.  As technology improves, it provides the opportunity for employees to perform their tasks in a quicker,…
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Resolving Complex Business Disputes Efficiently: The North Carolina Business Court

April 8, 2009

The unfortunate reality of being in business today is that disputes, in one form or another, seem to arise with troubling frequency.  When such…
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The 2009 Stimulus Act: What Do You Need to Know?

April 2, 2009

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Written By James W. Norment
Capitol Hill is usually a hive of offices buzzing with action and deal-making, but the anxiety about the state of the economy was palpable…
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Are the Terms of Your Trust Still Trustworthy? Opportunities for Trust Modification in a Down Market

March 25, 2009

Have you ever looked back on a decision that you made and thought, “I wish I had … ” The complexities and uncertainties of…
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“Let’s Shake on It”: Understanding When a Handshake and an Oral Contract Just Doesn’t Cut It

March 11, 2009

People enter into contracts and agreements daily.  Some occur over the phone, others take place in a conference room, and some even transpire through…