Should I File a Lawsuit?
This is a very common question from clients and potential clients. As you may expect, the answer is: it depends. There are many factors to be considered when contemplating litigation. These factors include…
Help us Welcome Morgan Dunn, Vann Attorneys’ Summer Law Clerk
We are happy to announce that Morgan Dunn has joined our firm as our Summer Law Clerk. Morgan is a third year law student at Campbell Law School. Originally from Dunn, Morgan graduated from UNC Chapel Hill where she double majored in Political Science & History, with a minor in Comparative Literature. At Campbell, Morgan is involved in Christian Legal Society and currently serves as the Student Bar Association (SBA) President. In her spare time, Morgan enjoys reading, cooking, hunting, watching sports, and cheering-on Carolina! Please help us welcome Morgan to the Vann Attorneys family!
Webinar: Protecting Your Business When Customers File for Bankruptcy Protection
This webinar discusses how to best protect your business when your customers file bankruptcy. How should you respond? What can you do to protect your business now? What are preference payments and how do you avoid them? Are you a secured or unsecured creditor?
The Long-Term Impact of COVID-19 on Your Civil Matter
As you know, for the past several weeks, courthouses and judicial employees across the State have been operating in a limited capacity with regard to court hearings and other judicial proceedings. Chief Justice Cheri Beasley issued orders postponing certain court hearings and limiting courthouse activity. Justice Beasley also extended filing and other court-related deadlines to June 1, 2020.
A Written Contract is Always a Good Idea
Given the current state of things, it can be very tempting for individuals and small businesses to want to take on new business ventures or enter into new business deals right now. When entering into any business agreement with any person or entity, new or familiar, we urge you to have a written contract detailing the terms and conditions of the agreement.
We Demanded Payment, Now What?
Clients often come to us for help recovering money owed on various contracts, agreements, payments, services and products. Depending on the circumstances, we may recommend sending a letter to the debtor to demand payment of the total balance owed. Sometimes, debtors (or their attorneys) respond to the demand letter, the line of communication continues, and we can work toward a resolution of the matter.
Is the Customer Always Right? Negative Customer Reviews and the Potential for Litigation.
In a society fueled by online reviews from (purported) customers, negative reviews can have an impact on a business’s bottom line. A common question arises about how to stop a disgruntled customer from peppering online review websites and social media platforms with negative (and potentially inaccurate) reviews about your business.
2019 Second Quarter Newsletter
In this issue of the Vann Attorneys Legal Pad, we discuss representation of your business in district court, considerations in starting a family business, material breach and the right to cure, proactive collection measures, and preservation orders.
Can You Represent Your Business in District Court? The Answer is Now a Definite Maybe
Before October 2017, if you asked any trial lawyer in North Carolina whether a company could represent itself in court, the answer would have been “Only in small claims court.” Most lawyers would have even been able to tell you the exact case that required companies to have an attorney represent them in court.
Webinar: Preparing for Potential Litigation
Thursday, April 11, 2019 from 3:00 to 3:30 p.m
What should I have done? What should I do next? Join us for this fast-paced webinar discussing potential litigation for you and your business.
Webinar: Who Are You Selling To? Maintaining Corporate Records of Your Customer
Thursday, February 21, 2019 from 3:00 to 3:30 p.m
When your customer has a change in their name, ownership or otherwise, what should you do? Join us for this fast-paced webinar to discuss how you can insure you know who you are selling to.
2019 First Quarter Newsletter
In this issue of The Legal Pad, we discuss ‘Using GSP Tracking Devices in the Business Context | An Interesting Twist’, ‘Who Owns Your Company’s Social Media Presence?’, ‘Who Owns Your Company Website?’ and ‘Which Minority Interest Provides Better Protection?’
Webinar: Customer Dispute Resolution
Thursday, July 26, 2018 from 3:00 to 3:30 p.m Customer Dispute Resolution We will discuss ways to handle Customer Disputes to avoid unhappy customers and customers who do not pay. We will look at ideas and suggestions to handle these issues early in order to improve business relationships and finances. Submit your questions in advance by email and social media: …
Webinar: Responding to Subpoenas & Preserving Information
Thursday June 21, 2018 from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m Responding to Subpoenas & Preserving Information What do you do when you’ve been served with a subpoena? What is your timeframe to respond? What are you required to do? Can you object to your subpoena? What information must you preserve? JD Hensarling will answer these questions and more during this fast …
2018 Second Quarter Newsletter
James Vann, Joe Davies and Jim Beck discuss Filing Annual Reports with the North Carolina Secretary of State, Pre-Judgment Attachment, Ratifying a Contract in the Digital Age, and 7 Tips for Negotiating in Business Today in this issue of the Vann Attorneys Legal Pad newsletter.
Webinar: Non-compete, Non-disclosure, & Non-solicitation Agreements in North Carolina
Wednesday May 2, 2018 from 3:00 to 3:30 p.m Non-compete, Non-disclosure, and Non-solicitation Agreements in North Carolina Non-compete, non-disclosure and non-solicitation agreements can add value to the purchase of a business, and can help your company protect its confidential information and keep its customers. But, a poorly drafted or mis-timed agreement can be worth less than the time it takes …
Webinar: Doing Business with LLCs and the Advantages of Using LLCs in Business
Thursday, March 22, 2018 from 3:00 to 3:30 p.m Doing Business with LLCs and the Advantages of Using LLCs in Business What is the legal effect of an LLC? When contracting with an LLC, what should you look for? How are LLCs being used today? How can you use an LLC in your business and entrepreneurial efforts? Join us as …
2018 First Quarter Newsletter
In this issue of The Legal Pad, James Vann discusses why the ‘People First Approach in Business Leads to Success’. Joe Davies discusses ‘Common Landlord Misconceptions’ and Jim Beck reviews ‘Collections Techniques in Bankruptcy’. We also review ‘Succession Plans for Your Family Business and How to Build Consensus for Success’.
Collections Techniques in Bankruptcy
Jim Beck discusses discusses situations in which a bankruptcy is either beneficial to a creditor or only a mild hindrance to collection. Creditors should actively seek out opportunities to use the bankruptcy laws to their benefit and make sure there are no available recovery options prior to ceasing collection activities.
Webinar: What Terms & Conditions Apply to my E-Commerce Contract?
Reserve your seat for our Terms & Conditions webinar on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. This fast paced webinar will review how terms and conditions could be construed with contracts entered into by e-mail, online purchases, etc.