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Litigation By Any Other Name Would Still Be Dispute Resolution

May 9, 2012

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Written By Jason T. Strickland
Litigation includes many components that are often referred to interchangeably and incorrectly.  Understanding the correct use of these terms is essential in gaining a…
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Plan Now To Use Historic Gift Tax Exemption Before Year-End

May 4, 2012

2012 may present the last opportunity to take advantage of the historically high lifetime gift tax exemption.  In 2012, an individual can give up…
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“Let The Lender Beware!”: The Surrender Of Commercial Real Estate Collateral In Chapter 11 “Dirt For Debt” Bankruptcy Plans

May 4, 2012

Over the last several years, lenders have experienced an increasing number of defaults on loans secured by commercial real estate.  More defaults are likely…
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Age Discrimination Update – Part 1

May 4, 2012

Age: A Fact of Life Consider the average time a job is held in the United States; one source tells us slightly less than…
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The Internet: By All Means, Use It, But Use It With Caution

May 4, 2012

Everyone not living under a rock now understands that an Internet presence is vitally important to almost every kind of business, but not everyone…
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David L. Ward, Jr. Honored for Civic Service

May 4, 2012

On April 17, 2012, the Craven Community College Foundation honored David L. Ward, Jr. as one of the recipients of its 2012 Community Fabric…
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When Employees’ Facebook® Posts Turn into Protected Activity

April 25, 2012

Employers may like to believe that they are free to discharge an employee who, via Facebook, has encouraged a former co-worker to hire a…