Social Media’s Impact on Employment | Raleigh Law Firm

Imagine you sent one of your top sales people to close a multi-million dollar deal with a large client. However, the deal falls through and you later find out it is because your sales person made numerous disparaging remarks about the company, its service, and its products. After proper investigation and documenting of the facts, it is determined that the …

Renewing a Judgment for Money in North Carolina

Renewing a Judgment for Money in North CarolinaBy James R. VannAttorney at LawSuppose your business was awarded a substantial money judgment eight years ago and it has never been collected or only a portion was collected. You know that your judgment is valid for ten years from the date it was awarded by the Court, and you do not want …

Webinar: Improving Collections and Enforcement of Judgments

Wednesday, August 14, 2013 from 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. Vann Attorneys Webinar: Improving Collections and Enforcement of Judgments We will discuss ways to improve collections on existing accounts and enforcing judgments. Our conversation will include tips and ideas to provide assistance in collecting past due accounts. In today’s economic climate, it is important to share ideas and work on keeping …

Are Customer Payments Coming In Slower Today?

While talking with business clients about customer payments, there is a common thread beginning to appear. Customers are taking longer to pay their accounts. These are not the financially risky or new customers. These are the financially strong long term customers. Many companies are starting to stretch out their payment terms with their suppliers. Many times, the customers are adding …

Webinar: Common Issues in Business Contracts in North Carolina

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 from 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. Vann & Sheridan Webinar: Common Issues in Business Contracts Do you have questions about provisions in business contracts? What do specific contract terms generally mean? We will address common questions to clarify the terms and conditions of business contracts. Presenters: James R. Vann Attorney at Law Vann & Sheridan Attorneys at …

Webinar: New North Carolina Lien Law, Session 2

Tuesday, April 16, 2013 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. Vann & Sheridan Webinar: New North Carolina Lien Law Proposed changes to the North Carolina lien law may affect your business. We will discuss the legislative changes to the lien law and talk about how these changes impact suppliers. We will also discuss when it becomes effective. Presenters: Nan E. Hannah Attorney …

Naming Rights for Businesses, Web Sites, Blogs, etc.

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 it Time to Start a New Business?

Starting a new business is always exciting and often times nerve racking.  Most entrepreneurs ask themselves the question, is this the time to start a new business?  Many experienced business owners and consultants agree that starting a business in a weak or emerging economy can be a benefit for numerous reasons.  Thus, now might be a great time to start …

Recent Article Regarding Backlash Against Excessive Legal Fees

There was a recent article in the Wall Street Journal entitled “Backlash Building Against Legal Fees” by Jennifer Smith (10/22/12) which cited that a number of companies, especially larger companies, were scrutinizing legal bills much closer. What a great idea for these companies to check their bills much closer and demand a reasonable approach. The article cited that many companies …

How Receiverships Work in North Carolina

How Receiverships Work in North CarolinaBy James R. VannAttorney at Law Most business people and business owners have experienced issues associated with bankruptcy court. For many businesses which extend credit to their customers, they may find themselves involved as a creditor to a customer in bankruptcy. Certainly, learning the ins and outs of bankruptcy court as a creditor can be a …