Practice of Law
Nature Vacations
The origin of the word “vacation” comes from the Latin word vacare, which means “to be empty or free.” Some vacations that I have taken are consistent with this root wo… Read More
Practice of Law
Practice of Law
Beware of Real Estate Seller Impersonation Fraud
Red Flags and Tips for Avoiding the Scam Seller impersonation fraud is the hottest new real estate scam being perpetrated throughout the nation. CertifID, a fraud detection and protection com… Read More
Practice of Law
FTC Issues Sweeping Ban of Non-Compete Clauses in Employment Contracts
On April 23, 2024, the FTC voted to ban most non-compete clauses in employment agreements. The new rule will take effect 120 days after it is published in the Federal Register. The rule rescin… Read More
Practice of Law
How to Get a Little More Awe in Your Life
On April 8, 2024, the moon passed between the sun and the earth. For many in the middle of the country, it was a total eclipse of the sun. Day became night for about 4 minutes. Million… Read More
Practice of Law
Enterprise Justice eCourts Filing System Coming to Central and Western Carolina Counties
In a March 23, 2024, press release, the Administrative Office of the Courts announced that the rollout for eCourts will continue with 10 new counties from the North Piedmont/Triad region conve… Read More
Practice of Law
Statutory Changes to the Time Period for Making a Claim for the Year’s Allowance for Surviving Spouses in Decedent’s Estates
North Carolina allows a surviving spouse to petition for a year’s allowance in the amount of $60,000. This allowance is paid out of the personal property in the estate and is intended to… Read More
Practice of Law
Put One Foot in Front of the Other for Better Health
When we think of physical exercise to improve our health, we often think of going to the gym, heading out for a run, attending a cardio class, or taking a long bike ride. All these activities … Read More
Practice of Law
Alabama Federal Judge Rules Corporate Transparency Act Unconstitutional
On March 1, 2024, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama Northeastern Division declared the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) unconstitutional. In… Read More
Practice of Law
Stop Throwing Darts
In his book Buddha’s Brain, best-selling author and neuroscientist Rick Hanson suggests that physical and mental pain and suffering is inevitable in life. People die. They lose their j… Read More
Practice of Law
Statutory Changes to the Time Period for Making a Claim for the Year’s Allowance for Surviving Spouses in Decedent’s Estates
North Carolina allows a surviving spouse to petition for a year’s allowance in the amount of $60,000. This allowance is paid out of the personal property in the estate and is inten… Read More
