Many contractors are under the false impression that the recent changes in North Carolina’s lien law have the same effect as filing and posting a Notice of Contract, which is to say that they believe that they are reducing the…
Forbes, a preeminent American business publication, recently named Raleigh, North Carolina as the best city for raising a family. Cited for its low crime rate, high quality public education and low cost of living, Raleigh edged out front runners like…
The State Bar of North Carolina successfully sued an Illinois mechanic’s lien service called Lienguard, Inc. The North Carolina Business Court recently ruled that Lienguard, Inc. violated North Carolina law by filing construction liens on behalf of their clients. The…
On April 7, 2014, the North Carolina House’s study committee looking into issues related to the lien law issued its final report. Though some recommendations for changes were included in the report, the general consensus of those watching the process…
North Carolina's population growth outgrew the national rate over the past decade, according to data released in March by the U.S. Census Bureau, due largely in part of North Carolina’s fast growth earlier in the decade and its diversified economy…
As election season starts anew, the United States Supreme Court’s recent decision in McCutcheon v. Federal Election Commission has changed the game. The Court’s 5-4 decision does not affect the current limit of $2,600.00 per political candidate for individuals, but…
Our office regularly fields questions from clients concerning construction contractors who insist upon the execution of forms drafted and published by North Carolina title insurance companies: http://www.nclta.org/forms. Lower tier parties (suppliers and subcontractors) regularly balked at indemnification language provided for…
We all tend to want to use springtime as a time to clean up so we can go into the summer season clear off the dirt and clutter that can form over the winter. It is not a bad idea…
UPDATE TO NC LAND TITLE ASSOCIATION LIEN FORMS In February, the North Carolina Land Title Association updated two of its forms to remove a paragraph which had been troubling to subcontractors and suppliers. Form 6, the Waiver and Release of…
The North Carolina General Assembly authorized a new study committee to examine a very narrow issue within the Lien Law. On January 21, the study committee met at 10:00 a.m. in Room 415 of the Legislative Office Building to discuss…
Hannah Sheridan Loughridge & Cochran, LLP is proud to announce that Nan E. Hannah has been selected to the 2014 North Carolina Super Lawyers in Construction Law. No more than 5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected…
The groundhog was right. Due to winter weather, our legal seminar - Building Legal Foundations - has been rescheduled. We hope that you will now join us on Thursday, March 13, 2014. Stay warm and safe in the meantime.
Anyone that knows our firm knows that Nan Hannah has a huge heart. We constantly ask ourselves, "How does she do it all?!" She mentors young attorneys. She coaches youth basketball. She donates her time to dozens of community programs. She…
The Holidays are a time to spend with friends and family. No holiday season would be complete without a visit from Uncle Sam. As we spend time buying presents and cooking meals, Uncle Sam spreads his holiday cheer by bringing…
Do you automatically use the “reply all” button on your email? Or, do you think nothing of forwarding email from one person to another? If so, you need to stop and think about the potential risks involved. As attorneys, we…