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Corporate Transparency Act Launches January 1, 2024
CTA Requires Annual Report Intended to Enhance Transparency Regarding Corporate Ownership to Combat Money Laundering -
Are the People Working for You "Employees" or "Independent Contractors"?
A recent opinion by the North Carolina Court of Appeals demonstrates that businesses may be held vicariously liable for the tortious (wrongful) acts of individuals whom the employer treats as “independent contractors.” -
Rent-to-Own Agreements
A popular arrangement between Landlord/Sellers and Tenant/Buyers comes under increasing government scrutiny. -
A Business By Any Other Name . . .
Effective December 1, 2017, new rules apply for businesses and individuals seeking to adopt assumed names. -
Non-Compete, Non-Solicitation and Confidentiality Agreements
Disfavored by the law, restrictive covenants in employment agreements must be carefully tailored to the circumstances. -
New FLSA Regs on Exemption from Overtime Pay
New "Salary-Test" Regulations set the Monetary Bar Significantly Higher on Whether a Salaried Employee Performing Executive, Administrative or Professional Duties is Exempt from the FLSA’s Overtime Pay Requirements. -
A Primer on Legal Issues Small Businesses Face
If you are a small business owner, an entrepreneur, or about to start-up a business, a basic understanding of the legal issues small businesses typically face is essential to avoid economic failure or unforeseen litigation. -
The State of Short-Term Rentals in Asheville
A lawsuit filed on October 20th in Buncombe County Superior Court has taken the current debate in Asheville over short-term rentals (STRs) to a new level by challenging the City’s very authority to enact ordinances regulating STRs. -
Contract-for-Deed Agreements
Land Sale Contracts may be enticing to Sellers and Buyers alike but, if poorly drafted, the Parties are wading into treacherous waters. -
Agreements Among Business Owners
An Early Investment in a Properly Drafted "Business Pre-nup" can Avoid Significant Legal Costs Down the Road if the "Marriage" Does Not Work Out -- and Even When It Does. -
Blowing the Whistle: Qui Tam Lawsuits
"Doing the Right Thing" Sometimes Pays a Handsome Dividend. -
Avoiding Personal Liability as a Business Owner
Selecting the right form of your business can help protect your personal assets.Careful planning makes a difference.