Supreme Court’s Recent NFL Ruling a Good Reminder for Trade Associations

By James Beck

June 1, 2010

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Many of our clients are members of trade associations or other organizations consisting of separate businesses coming together to work towards a common goal.

−Supreme Court’s Recent NFL Ruling a Good Reminder for Trade Associations

The Supreme Court recently ruled that the National Football League’s apparel contract with Reebok is subject to the Sherman Antitrust Act. Believe it or not, this ruling may affect your business. The Plaintiff, an apparel company, sued the NFL alleging that the league’s apparel contract with Reebok violates the Sherman Antitrust Act. The Act provides that “[e]very contract… in restraint of trade or commerce… is declared to be illegal.” The antitrust …Read More

DAVID COCKMAN – NCBA Hall Of Fame Inductee

By James Vann

June 1, 2010

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David plays a vital role in Vann & Sheridan, LLP, offering his 50+ years of experience, by providing practical case advice and direction several times per week.

−DAVID COCKMAN – NCBA Hall Of Fame Inductee

We are pleased to announce that our friend David Cockman, an attorney with Vann & Sheridan, recently received a well deserved honor – admission into the North Carolina Bar Association’s General Practice Hall of Fame. The NCBA Hall of Fame is a highly prestigious institution which typically admits only six attorneys per year statewide. David’s official induction occurred June 24, 2010 at the NCBA’s Annual Meeting in Wilmington, North Carolina. …Read More

Collecting Accounts Receivable in Today’s Economy

By James Vann

June 1, 2010

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Normally, the faster you act on collecting a past due account, the better the overall result will be.

−Collecting Accounts Receivable in Today’s Economy

Most businesses have faced and may continue to face challenges in collecting past due accounts receivable. Being persistent generally will increase your productivity in collection and remaining positive will certainly help you stay in a better frame of mind! Statistics support the idea that most customers want to pay their past due accounts. Thus, being persistent in asking for payment generally will result in recovery of the account. The following …Read More

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