Vann Attorneys recently hosted an essential webinar focused on Documents that have Legal Impact in Your Business: Promissory Notes, Promises to Pay, and the Impact of Electronic Communications. The webinar is intended to help businesses recognize which documents create binding obligations and how to properly use them to protect their interests.

In today’s fast-paced business environment, written promises — whether on paper or by email — carry significant legal weight. Understanding how and when these documents become enforceable is critical for businesses seeking to reduce risk and strengthen their position in transactions and collections.

During the webinar, we walked through the legal framework and best practices for:
• Documents Under Seal – What they mean under North Carolina law and why they matter.
• Promissory Notes – The essential elements that make a note enforceable.
• Written Promises to Pay – How simple agreements can create legal obligations.
• Electronic Communications – When emails and digital messages can be treated as binding contracts.

This webinar recording is especially valuable for business owners, credit managers, in-house counsel, and financial officers who wanted to better understand the enforceability of everyday business documents. James Vann shares practical insights on how to manage these documents effectively — and how to avoid common pitfalls that can undermine a business’s legal rights.