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Making the Tax Code Work for You and Your Business – Business and Individual Tax Planning Opportunities in 2011 and 2012

April 5, 2011

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Written By Lee C. Hodge
You are likely aware that various business and individual income tax provisions were enacted in 2001 and 2003 during President George W. Bush’s administration,…
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The North Carolina Open Meetings Law: What Members of Governing Boards and Citizens Need to Know

March 14, 2011

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Written By James W. Norment
Clients – whether governmental bodies or interested citizens – often ask about how North Carolina’s Open Meetings Law works.  This article is intended to…
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Estate Planning Through Premarital Agreements

March 8, 2011

Planning for the end of a marriage before the marriage vows are exchanged can be disconcerting. However, with divorce rates topping 50% nationwide, the…
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Time is Running Out to Apply to Participate in the Small Business Lending Fund

March 8, 2011

Special Bulletin The Small Business Lending Fund (“SBLF”) is a $30 billion fund created to provide low-cost capital to community banking institutions and encourage…
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Planning for Long-Term Care

February 15, 2011

The percentage of Americans over 65 has more than tripled since 1900, and all indications are that the most rapid increase is yet to…
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Employers: Watch Out for “Gina”

February 14, 2011

The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (“GINA”) is still unfamiliar to many employers, despite the fact that Congress enacted it in 2008.  That soon will…
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Will You be Your Brother’s Keeper? – Members’ Fiduciary Duties in NC LLCs

February 7, 2011

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Written By Allen N. Trask, III
What are Limited Liability Companies? Limited liability companies (“LLCs”) are authorized in North Carolina by Chapter 57C of the North Carolina General Statutes.  LLCs…