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!

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.

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.

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.

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 …

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: 2017 North Carolina Lien Law & Payment Bond Law Update

Vann Attorneys will be hosting this webinar on Thursday, October 19, 2017 from 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. North Carolina Lien Law in 2017: Three Important Things to Remember. Join us as we discuss the current lien law for North Carolina. We will identify three areas of the law that are important to remember as subcontractors and/or suppliers.