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Special Bulletin DEVELOPMENT ISSUES Recent media reports discuss the impact of the “Great Recession” on unemployment, jobs, and foreclosures of individual residences.  But what…

So you took our advice (“Prudent bidding on real estate at a foreclosure sale” – http://wraltechwire.com/business/tech_wire/news/blogpost/7334076/).  You found residential rental property in foreclosure and…

Recent legislation significantly changed the federal transfer tax rules (which govern the taxation of gifts and estates).  In light of these changes, many have…

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,…

Clients – whether governmental bodies or interested citizens – often ask about how North Carolina’s Open Meetings Law works.  This article is intended to…

Planning for the end of a marriage before the marriage vows are exchanged can be disconcerting. However, with divorce rates topping 50% nationwide, the…

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…