In this episode of the Vann Attorneys Legal Pad Podcast Attorneys James Vann and Ian Richardson discuss serving a defendant after a lawsuit has been filed. Topics what is service of process, why is it necessary, and how can it be achieved on individuals, corporations, and public bodies.
In this episode of the Vann Attorneys Legal Pad Podcast Attorneys James Vann and Ian Richardson discuss when, how, and against whom lawsuits are filed in North Carolina. Topics include: verified pleads vs. unverified pleadings, and choosing the best venue to bring a claim.
What constitutes a contract and when is a contract formed is a great question to consider. We look at a lot of contracts and issues for our clients surrounding contract questions. Many of our business clients have a great understanding of what a contract is and how it is formed. As we all continue to learn, some facts can change what appears to be a straightforward looking transaction.
In this episode of the Vann Attorneys Legal Pad Podcast Attorneys James Vann and Ian Richardson dive into issues surrounding the use of demand letters. Topics include what information is contained in a demand letter, the legal significance, or lack thereof, of demand letters, and how to deal with responses to demand letters.
Starting a new business is always a thrilling endeavor filled with excitement, enthusiasm and fear. When to start the new business is always a question business owners often contemplate. When should the owner incorporate the business, what is the economy doing, when is the greatest need for the business, is one time better than another are all questions that business owners ponder.
We discussed the issue of bankruptcy strategies for creditors, defunct corporations and how they impact your accounts receivables, slow pay or no pay by customers and tips to avoid evasive debtors.
In this episode of the Vann Attorneys Legal Pad Podcast Attorneys James Vann and Ian Richardson discuss the best practices for businesses who need to send a litigation package to their attorney when a customer has stopped paying. Topics include, an overview of information that should be sent, tips on how to be organized (which will save the lawyer time and you money), and things to avoid when preparing to sue a customer.
In this episode of the Vann Attorneys Legal Pad Podcast Attorneys James Vann and Ian Richardson discuss issues associated with customer defaults. Topics include, how to deal with the customer prior to hiring a lawyer, partial payments, payment plans, and customer bankruptcies.
We get quite a few questions on a regular basis where someone has provided labor and/or parts and service to a piece of construction equipment, motorized vehicle and now even electric vehicles and you have not been paid. What should you do? Is it possible that you can keep the equipment or sell it, even if the title owner was not the person who asked you to repair it?
In this session of Vann Attorneys Video Legal Pad, James Vann discusses “Tips for Drafting Settlement Agreements”
In this episode of the Vann Attorneys Legal Pad Podcast Attorneys James Vann and Ian Richardson discuss issues associated with business contracts. Topics include, whether credit should be extended, and how much, key contract terms, effective credit applications, and how to set yourself up to possibly recover your attorney’s fees if you must use a lawyer to collect on an account.
Today, many people enter into contracts using electronic tools such as email, text message, phone messages, etc. Will contracts using these methods create binding contracts? Can these methods be used to change contracts that were entered into using paper and pen?
In this session of Vann Attorneys Video Legal Pad, James Vann discusses ‘Enforcement of Foreign Judgments’.
We reviewed and discussed North Carolina Lien Law and the impact of filing liens. We examined recent case law, clarifying how business owners can protect themselves with claims of lien. What’s the deadline for filing claims of lien? Do you have to involve your customer with filing a claim of lien? We addressed frequently asked questions. We also discussed how to optimize searching using the LiensNC database. This webinar is well suited for both beginners and professionals.
Suppose you have a judgment against a debtor and the debtor either leaves the state or owns property in another state. How can you collect on your judgment? The answer to this question lies in a basic understanding of how these “foreign judgments” operate.
As we all know, it is important to know who you are contracting and working with in the business context. Especially when there is a business entity involved. Do you know the actual and correct business name? In the construction trade, if the company says they are owner of real estate, does that matter for lien rights?
Each business incorporated with the North Carolina Secretary of State’s office is required to file an annual report with the Secretary of State’s office each year. The type of business entity will likely determine when the report is actually due to the Secretary of State. If you as a business owner have several incorporated businesses which differ in the type of entity (a corporation, an s-corporation, limited liability company, etc.), your annual reports could be due at different times.
Why are contract terms even more important now given the impact of COVID-19? What contract terms might allow for unintended circumstances? We look to see how contract terms and conditions may impact your business, real estate transactions, contracts for services and supplier chains. Every situation and contract is different. Thus, it is important to know if you have exposure and how to respond.
I recently had the privilege of speaking to a business trade association on the topic of antitrust. This topic and discussion reminded me of the importance of how business need to comply with the federal and state laws on antitrust. The antitrust law, federal and state, are designed to protect the public.
Many presume that the use of emojis are frivolous and more fun than serious. However, the use of emojis can raise complicated and complex legal questions and issues.
