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Is a Limited Liability Company or a Corporation better for my business?
“Which business entity is better, a Corporation or a Limited Liability Company”? This question is often asked by many of our clients who wish to start a new business. Here is some information in helping you determine which business structure better fit your needs,...
Uptown Charlotte Full of Construction Activity in 2015-2016 (Pt. 1 of 2)
Be prepared for many changes in the landscape and skyline of uptown Charlotte, NC over the next few years. The upswing in the area's economy has many developers looking to accommodate and capitalize on the growth in the city of Charlotte. In this 1st of a 2-part...
Who is Making Your Decisions if You Are Unable to Make Decisions for Yourself? (Part 2 of 2)
[In Part 1, we discussed the importance of having a Healthcare Power of Attorney and a Durable Power of Attorney as part of the your Estate Plan. Today, we discuss two other essential estate planning documents - the Living Will and the Will.] Living Will (Advanced...
Who is Making Your Decisions if You Are Unable to Make Decisions for Yourself? (Part 1 of 2)
Often throughout life unexpected circumstances may arise that we have no control over, but we do have control of the way we plan and prepare ourselves for those circumstances. We often do not like to think about the inevitability of death or a potential for...
Are the Workers Misclassified as Independent Contractors? (Part 2 of 2)
[Previously in Part 1, we discussed the impact of the mischaracterization of employees as independent contractors and various government action to enforce proper classification of the workers. Today, we will discuss some of the consequences of misclassification and...
Are You Misclassifying Your Workers as Independent Contractors? (Part 1 of 2)
Background In 2009, The American Recovery & Reinvestment Act, better known as the 2009 Stimulus Package, infused $840 billion into the US economy. Of the $840 included in the 2009 stimulus package, $52 million was given to the North Carolina Housing Finance...
Owners of 100-pound Dogs Charged with 2nd-Degree Murder in Fatal Attack
There was a story written in the ABA Journal about a Michigan couple who were charged with 2nd-degree murder because they were owners of 100-pound dogs who fatally attacked a jogger. The owners could get life in prison for the resulting death. There was a history of...
Executive Order requires federal contractors, subcontractors to report labor law violations
Under Executive Order 13673 signed on July 31, 2014, parties who contract with the Federal Government, for construction, and other goods and services, with an estimated value over $500,000, must disclose any labor law violations within the preceding 3-year period....
Construction begins on apartment in uptown Charlotte
The Charlotte Business Journal recently reported that Woodfield Investments has started construction on a 243-unit mid-rise apartment building near the Charlotte Knights' ballpark. The completed project will feature 5 stories of residential units over a 2 level...