While UCC Financing Statements (as discussed in the February 27, 2012 installment of the Vann & Sheridan Blog) and Deeds of Trust (as discussed in the April 26, 2012 installment of the Vann & Sheridan Blog) are more prevalent methods to secure the extension of credit or an outstanding debt, it is also possible for a Debtor to pledge the title of a motor vehicle to secure a debt. Similar …Read More
There was a recent story in the News & Observer entitled “When a business owner wants out” detailing the exit plan of the current owner of Great Outdoor Provision Co. The current owner, Tom Valone, is fortunate to have created and thought through an exit strategy for the business which he created. Like many business owners, Mr. Valone has owned his current business for a number of years and has …Read More
Creating your new business, formalizing a new business idea, or simply marketing your existing business can become even more complex given the use of the internet, blogs and social marketing. Prior to the internet, what name to use for your company was not as complex. Today, many business owners must consider the name of the business, whether the domain name is available, how will it be marketed both locally and …Read More
Some might suggest that statement means mischief is afoot and they might be right, but this article is less about politics and more about the continued efforts to revise Chapter 44A, North Carolina’s lien law. On January 30, 2013, Representative Sarah Stevens convened a “stakeholders meeting” to discuss what might be included in the soon to be introduced legislation to provide “technical corrections” to last year’s revisions. As you might …Read More
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RALEIGH, N.C. – Ms. Nan E. Hannah, Partner with Vann & Sheridan Attorneys at Law, has been selected to the 2012-2013 North Carolina Super Lawyers List. Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers …Read More
