Webinar: Enforcing a Judgment When the Debtor Lives in Another State

We will discuss how to proceed with collecting a judgment when the debtor lives in another state. We will look at transferring the judgment to another state and what is required to enforce the judgment. We will look at the Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act and its provisions to enforce a judgment.

Webinar: How to Spot and Resolve Payment Scams

Payment scams are on the rise. Customers are trying to order and pay for goods and materials by phone using credit cards, debit cards and other forms of payment. How do you spot fraudulent transactions? How do you resolve the potential fraud?

Business Planning Creates Business Success

Planning ahead in business generally creates success and clarity of purpose. Finding the time to plan and think about your business much less be creative in your thinking and planning can be difficult. As many people agree, our time is our most precious asset. Planning is normally profitable in the long run. Frequently, I have the opportunity to speak with groups of business owners about planning for success and protecting themselves and their business. The following are a few recent tips and conversations we discussed.

Podcast: Mechanics Liens Basics: What to do if your property has a lien filed upon it

In this episode of the Vann Attorneys Legal Pad Podcast Attorneys James Vann and Ian Richardson discuss the basics of mechanics liens and what to do if your property has a lien filed upon it. Who may assert a lien? When must you assert? When must you sue to enforce? Where do you assert lien? What is the role of a lien agent? James and Ian cover these topics and more.

Contract Signatures: Is it for a Corporation or Individual?

A recent North Carolina Court of Appeals case provided insight to the significance of signatures in a contract and whether signatures are on behalf of a company, an individual and/or for a guaranty. The case is an unpublished opinion but provides insight. The case is Ascendum Machinery, Inc. Vs. Edward Kalebich.

Webinar: Business Credit in Today’s Economy

We discussed the formation of business contracts, how to increase profitability for the company, key terms and conditions for businesses today and how to protect yourself in a fast paced economy. We discussed these topics and more during this fast-paced webinar.

Podcast: You’ve Been Subpoenaed – Now What?

In this episode of the Vann Attorneys Legal Pad Podcast Attorneys James Vann and Ian Richardson kick off Season 2 with a discussion surrounding subpoenas, who is likely to receive a subpoena, what to do if you receive a subpoena, and your options when things get complicated.

Podcast: Executing on a Judgment Against an Individual Debtor

In this episode of the Vann Attorneys Legal Pad Podcast Attorneys James Vann and Ian Richardson discuss the process of executing on a judgment against an individual debtor. James and Ian explain the individual debtor’s right to claim certain exemptions as well as other important considerations when executing on a judgment against an individual.

Webinar: Best Practices in Commercial Collection Efforts

What are best practices in commercial collection efforts? What should I say and what should I not say? How should I communicate with our customer? How do I know how many times to call the customer? May I send an email to our delinquent customer with details of the past due account? Can I send the customer a text? We discussed these topics and more during this fast-paced webinar.

Podcast: Trial and Judgments

In this episode of the Vann Attorneys Legal Pad Podcast Attorneys James Vann and Ian Richardson bench trials, jury trials, and the basics of judgments.

Webinar: Payment Terms in Construction Contracts in North Carolina

We will discuss common contract provisions regarding when payment is due in the construction setting in North Carolina. We will look at “Pay When Paid” provisions, “Paid if Paid” provisions, North Carolina law regarding Payments to Subcontractors and Pay Application language.

Podcast: What Happens After Service? Part II

In this episode of the Vann Attorneys Legal Pad Podcast Attorneys James Vann and Ian Richardson discuss what contested litigation looks like in the event a Defendant answers a lawsuit you have filed against them.

Mechanics & Materialmens Liens

Have you been paid for the material you sold to improve real property? The legal rights of a lien claimant in the construction industry includes a breach of contract remedy as well as the extraordinary remedies provided by the mechanics liens laws. The legal rights of a lien claimant can include a claim of lien upon the real property improved and the funds due to the parties involved with the construction. While the contractual claim is generally a well-known claim among most credit professional, the mechanics lien remedy can be complex and often ignored or misunderstood. Frequent failure to assert valid claims by those otherwise entitled to do so and the unnecessary cost of needless litigation is generally the result of a lack of knowledge about the applicable lien law.

Podcast: What Happens After Service? Part I

In this episode of the Vann Attorneys Legal Pad Podcast Attorneys James Vann and Ian Richardson discuss the process of obtaining a default judgment when the Defendant does not answer a lawsuit.