The COVID-19 pandemic has had a tremendous impact on many different industries across the world, including the Construction Industry. In particular, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the supply chain for many construction materials which has caused dramatic increases in pricing…
As North Carolina sees a resurgence in renewable energy solutions to future energy needs, once again the question of getting paid for labor and materials provided to develop a solar farm arises. Remembering that though there have been tweaks over…
The pandemic accelerated economic trends and exposed weaknesses. Governments print money, while supply chains are disrupted. Locally, home prices are soaring. A global computer chip shortage could last up to two years. Inflation is becoming reality in our day-to-day lives.…
As North Carolina sees a resurgence in renewable energy solutions to future energy needs, once again the question of getting paid for labor and materials provided to develop a solar farm arises. Remembering that though there have been tweaks over…
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a tremendous impact on many different industries across the world, including the Construction Industry. In particular, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the supply chain for many construction materials which has caused dramatic increases in pricings…
When a creditor desires to collect a debt from a debtor, they must first receive a judgment. There are several types of judgments that will suffice in this situation. The pretrial types of judgments are as follows: Confession of Judgment,…
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…
During the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone has spent more time inside their homes than in the pre-pandemic world. During this extended period of time in the home, creativity may have sparked an idea for a business, or given extra motivation to…
Have you ever tried to be nice to a struggling customer only to have a bankruptcy trustee later send you a letter telling you that you have to return money that customer paid in the 90-days before they filed bankruptcy?…
An experienced lawyer sits down with her client. She listens intently to the client’s telling of how his rights have been violated. The client wants to sue the wrongdoers for every penny they are worth: “Go get them. I hired…
From an attorney’s perspective, it is easy to see that many customers view their suppliers as part of the team, not as a lender. The customer purchases materials for use on projects and anticipates paying for the materials once the…
Have you ever tried to be nice to a struggling customer only to have a bankruptcy trustee later send you a letter telling you that you have to return money that customer paid in the 90-days before they filed bankruptcy?…
The legal system can be difficult to navigate, and occasionally it may seem that the costs to pursue a matter may outweigh the benefits. However, if you are owed $10,000.00 or less, you may wish to represent yourself in Small…
If you noticed an increase in your paycheck beginning in mid-September, you’re not the only one. As a result of President Trump’s August 8th Memorandum for the Secretary of the Treasury, payroll tax, which equates to 6.2% of an employee’s…
Ever wonder what the difference is between a District Court Judge, a Superior Court Judge, a judge on the Court of Appeals, and a Justice on the North Carolina Supreme Court? This November, understanding the distinctions between those courts will…