Greensboro Legal Blog
Preference Payments in Bankruptcy
When you have a customer that is behind on payments, you are probably relieved when the customer pays and/or brings the account current. However, if that customer files bankruptcy, you may have to return the payment to the bankruptcy trustee.
New Rules for Independent Contractors
The United States Department of Labor just issued new rules, and they became final. This interpretation is for the Fair Labor Standard Act’s classification, not the...
The #1 Pitfall of Avoiding Probate and How to Fix it
Many people view probate as a long laborious and unnecessary process. Because of the reputation of the probate process individuals employ different techniques to create an...
Portability of Estate Tax Exemption
Tax portability is a helpful tax benefit that should be considered when crafting your estate plan. The option of portability can make a significant difference when it...
Thirteen Estate Planning Terms You Need to Know
Estate planning—it is an incredibly important tool, not just for the uber-wealthy or those thinking about retirement. On the contrary, estate planning is something every adult...
Pitfalls of Cybersecurity and Its Importance To Business
Managing Partner, Karen McKeithen Schaede, recently participated as a panelist for the 4th Annual Cybersecurity Panel Discussion hosted by Total Computer Solutions. As in...
What To Do If Your Customer or Vendor Is In Financial Distress
The pandemic has had far-reaching effects, and those effects will continue to be felt in the coming months as more and more consumers and business struggle to survive in...
How to Own Your Real Estate
Real estate encompasses not only one’s primary residence but also other real estate such as a vacation home or a rental property. The ideal form of ownership varies...
ADA Discrimination
It has been 30 years since the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) yet we still face issues with disability discrimination in the health care industry.
Starting a Business in NC
Successfully starting a business in North Carolina entails various legal considerations. These include selecting the business structure; selecting your entity’s name; registering your business name; and obtaining a federal and state tax identification number, for starters.