Next year, small business owners, LLC owners, and anyone who owns/runs a similar entity will have a new filing that they will have to make and update. The Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) will require corporations, LLCs, other similar U.S. entities…
Collections matters in North Carolina, even after a Judgment in the creditor’s favor, can often be a tough nut to crack unfortunately. Which is why it can be important to know what instruments are at your disposal to provide the…
Any contract that is entered into should be carefully reviewed to fully understand the scope and terms contained therein. However, when it comes to contracts for construction, there are certain key provisions that should be focused on due to their…
Post-Covid construction practices present some changes that were not anticipated in 1969 when the core of the current North Carolina lien law, as it pertains to subcontractors and suppliers, was drafted. Those changes may present fodder for litigation in the…
So you’re a newly established small business owner and you’re looking to make your mark and get your company off the ground? Well first of all, congratulations! This is an exciting first step and we here at Hannah Sheridan &…
Ever signed a document with the word “seal” next to the signature line in parenthesis? Historically a document being signed under seal goes back to historical English law and their use of wax on documents to provide a seal, which…
A client recently called to discuss workplace and remote policy issues and how best to memorialize those policies. In a world that is relying upon remote work more and more, one of the questions asked caused me to dig into…
Monday, February 13, 2023 marked a monumental day for the Court System of the State of North Carolina. This date marked the debut of eCourts in four (4) pilot counties: Wake, Johnston, Harnett, and Lee. The launch of eCourts begins…
Security interests in collateral, as governed by Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code, are a deceptively simple tool and yet errors in their creation are easily made. Generally speaking, a security interest allows creditors to confirm their rights to…
The Department of Labor proposed a new rule for determining if workers are independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Under FLSA, employees are entitled to minimum wage, overtime pay, and other benefits, which independent contractors are not. The…
As attorneys, we often find that, even if we are nice people, our letterhead scares some folks. Those folks receive a letter, or a lien, or a Summons and Complaint, from our office and immediately call their contact with our…
Employees across the country seem to be leaving their current companies for what they perceive to be greener pastures with other companies at a high rate. However, employee contracts can, and depending on the industry, often do, include mechanisms that…
Lake Placid, New York: The Executive Committee of the International University Sports Federation (FISU) voted today to confirm the selection of North Carolina USA as Host of the 2029 FISU World University Games. The FISU Executive Committee is meeting in Lake…
You have successfully obtained a judgment against a debtor. Now what do you do? There is a process to collect on the judgment. Once a judgment is obtained and the Defendant, (the debtor) is served, the debtor has 30-days to…
If you have been involved in the housing market during the past two years as a potential buyer, you likely have numerous anecdotes regarding the difficulty of securing the purchase of a home. As someone who was unsuccessful in buying…