Greensboro Legal Blog
Can I complete an expedited license renewal?
In North Carolina, you may have the option to renew your physician’s license in an expedited process. As you probably know, the normal process for renewal can take a little time. Having the option to quickly renew should be of interest to you.
Performing due diligence for a business merger or acquisition
Two separate businesses may decide they would perform better by working together. Or, one business may agree to buy and acquire another. Either way, the North Carolina buyer needs to perform due diligence before money changes hands.
A small business guide to reasonable accommodation
Under the ADA, most employers must make “reasonable accommodations” for employees with a disability. What are reasonable accommodations?
So…You Have a Right of First Refusal in Your Commercial Lease…Don’t Lose It!
Review your lease before its original term ends and make certain that if you intend to renew for an additional term, you do so in a timely fashion, especially if you have negotiated the inclusion of a Right of First Refusal.
Three tips for healthcare organizations to stay HIPAA compliant
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is an important piece of legislation that regulates the healthcare industry. However, according to the Department...
Avoid these 3 estate planning mistakes
Creating an estate plan is an essential step to ensuring someone’s assets will be handled according to their wishes. However, while setting out to create an estate plan is a good...
ASSUMED BUSINESS NAMES IN NORTH CAROLINA
If your corporation or LLC is conducting business under a name other than the name filed in the Articles of Incorporation/Organization with the NC Secretary of State, then your operating under an assumed business name.
Major Upcoming Changes for IRAs
The most comprehensive changes to private retirement plans in more than a decade are gaining momentum in Congress (2019).
CPAs and Civil Subpoenas for Client Information
What if a CPA is served with a civil subpoena in a state court action requesting copies of a client’s confidential information? What steps should be taken to comply with both the ethical duty of confidentiality and the legal obligation a subpoena presents?
Managing Vendors With Access to PHI
In 2017, a $31,000 settlement was paid by a covered entity due to a vendor, a record storage company, when OCR discovered that the parties did not have a Business Associate Agreement in place.