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At Long Last: The Department of Labor Issues Final Salary Threshold Rule Effective December 1, 2016

May 18, 2016

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Written By Grant B. Osborne
After almost a year of speculation and concern, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) today, May 18, 2016, issued its long-awaited Final Rule on…
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Choosing Wisely – Selecting a Trustee

May 12, 2016

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Written By Virginia S. Carter
Many people use a revocable trust as part of their estate plan because of its probate avoidance and privacy benefits after death.  In addition,…
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How to Recover a Bid Deposit When a High Bidder Defaults on a Foreclosure Bid

May 12, 2016

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Written By Lance P. Martin
Recently, in In re Ballard, the North Carolina Court of Appeals issued an opinion that provides a blueprint for a lender to pocket a…
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Stormwater Rules Get Another Facelift

April 15, 2016

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Written By Amy P. Wang
On February 15, 2016, the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission (“EMC”) published proposed changes to various stormwater rules.  The public hearing process is currently…
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ACA Penalties: Tricky Navigation For a Parent Who is Not Required to Obtain Insurance Coverage

April 14, 2016

When separated or divorced parents share the responsibility for financial support of their minor children, the determination of which parent pays for the children’s…
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U.S. Supreme Court Tie Vote Leaves Equal Credit Opportunity Act Spousal Guarantee Defense Unresolved

April 1, 2016

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Written By Lance P. Martin
The recent death of Justice Antonin Scalia has impacted a decision of great importance to lenders:  Does the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (“ECOA”) protect…