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Whistleblower Claims are Increasing – Beware!

In the past, many whistleblower claims arose out of simple revenge.  A fired or aggrieved…

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CREDIT REPORTING TO CREDIT BUREAUS

Every now and then the listserv for the North Carolina Bar Association’s Bankruptcy Section lights…

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Who Owes the Debt? North Carolina Guaranties and Suretyship

Confusion often exists as to the differences between the multiple types of guaranty agreements and…

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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…

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Unknown Exposure: Liquidated Damages in Construction Contracts

An oft disputed, and occasionally misunderstood, provision in construction contracts is that of Liquidated Damages…

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Unlicensed Contracting is a Costly Mistake!

Oftentimes when there are claims involving quality of construction, non-payment of subcontractors or suppliers, or…

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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…

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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…

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Non-Compete Agreements Need to Be Carefully Drafted!

Non-Compete clauses have been an important tool in business practice for many years, used primarily…

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Nondischargeable Debts in Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy is designed to give debtors a “fresh start.”  Accordingly, a bankruptcy discharge releases a…

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