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…
Rising Interest Rates and Business Tips for 2015
The Federal Reserve administers a key economic indicator, the federal-funds rate. Banks use the federal-funds…
Unknown Exposure: Liquidated Damages in Construction Contracts
An oft disputed, and occasionally misunderstood, provision in construction contracts is that of Liquidated Damages…
Unlicensed Contracting is a Costly Mistake!
Oftentimes when there are claims involving quality of construction, non-payment of subcontractors or suppliers, or…
UNRAVELING THE MYSTERIES OF THE POST-JUDGMENT COLLECTION PROCESS IN NORTH CAROLINA
“North Carolina is a debtor-friendly state.” A prominent North Carolina lawyer shared that sentiment with…
Performing a “Commercially Useful Function”: Material Supplier Fined Nearly $5,000,000 under False Claims Act
Since 1983, federal statutory provisions have required that 10% of funds authorized for highway and…
Non-Compete Agreements Need to Be Carefully Drafted!
Non-Compete clauses have been an important tool in business practice for many years, used primarily…
Nondischargeable Debts in Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is designed to give debtors a “fresh start.” Accordingly, a bankruptcy discharge releases a…