We are asked to draft a contract, revise an agreement, or review a contract already negotiated. We also see contract disputes, many of which arise from a misunderstanding of the deal. Here’s what to do and what not to do when drafting contracts.
Category: Business Law
Supreme Court Review: The Ghost of Theodore Roosevelt Comes for the NCAA
What do antitrust laws have to do with the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA)? After all, the NCAA is just a non-profit association regulating college athletics. And Theodore Roosevelt, the chief trust-buster himself, was instrumental in founding the NCAA. So how do laws intended to break up massive for-profit corporations come into play with respect to amateur athletics?
Small Business Reorganizations in Bankruptcy
Congress passed the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 (SBRA). The SBRA amended Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code by adding Subchapter V specifically to allow small business to reorganize under the bankruptcy code.
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...
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 businesses struggle to survive.
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.
Small Business Help is Coming
The recently proposed HEALS Act through Congress could possibly impact your small business. Learn how to start planning now.
EEOC and COVID-19 Antibody Tests
COVID-19 viral tests can be required, but antibody tests should only at most be encouraged. Anything more will constitute a violation of the ADA.