Politics, Judges, May and November
If you are like most folks this time of year, you have already seen more…
Termination for Convenience Clauses
As part of the continuing series of articles identifying important construction contract clauses, perhaps the…
PRE-NOTICE: NEW REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA (LITTLE) MILLER ACT
During the economic downturn in 2008-10, contractors on North Carolina public projects suffered significant losses…
The Art (and Implications) of the “Short-Pay”
Consider the following scenario: Seller claims $100.00 is due for goods provided. Buyer claims that…
Public-Private Partnerships Come to North Carolina
“The health of a democratic society may be measured by the quality of functions performed…
IDENTIFYING PARTIES IN UCC FINANCING STATEMENTS
Effective July 1, 2013, identification of an individual who is party to a UCC-1 Financing…
Remote Deposits: Risk and Reward
By: Chad J. Cochran Yesterday at lunch, a woman ahead of me in line asked…
Whistleblower Claims are Increasing – Beware!
In the past, many whistleblower claims arose out of simple revenge. A fired or aggrieved…
CREDIT REPORTING TO CREDIT BUREAUS
Every now and then the listserv for the North Carolina Bar Association’s Bankruptcy Section lights…
Who Owes the Debt? North Carolina Guaranties and Suretyship
Confusion often exists as to the differences between the multiple types of guaranty agreements and…