When is the Right Time to Write a Will?
Most people understand the importance of having an estate plan, but many of them do not know when it’s the right time to write a will. In fact, people tend to wait too long to create an estate plan simply…
When is a settlement not a settlement?
Mediation has been an increasingly popular and effective means of bringing parties to the table to resolve their disputes. A mediation is a forum in which an impartial mediator encourages the parties to reach a voluntary agreement. In Mitchell et…
Potential Fraud with SBA Disaster Loan
If you did not receive an SBA disaster loan (PPP or other disaster loan), but receive a notice like the one below, you could be a victim of fraud and business identity theft. Fraudsters apparently obtained many of these types of SBA…
NC Protection Alliance Gives Survivors a Voice and Expanded Laws Give Them Protection
Recently, numerous sexual abuse survivors in the state have turned to the NC Protection Alliance on Instagram for a safe place to share their personal experiences and accounts of abuse. The NC Protection Alliance (NCPA) provides a platform for survivors…
Which Business Structure is Right for Me?
When you are making plans to open a new business in North Carolina, you are likely thinking about the types of business structures that are best for you and trying to determine how to form your business. There are a…
North Carolina Extends Statute of Limitations for Childhood Sexual Abuse Victims
Wesleigh Vick contributed to this blog post. Last October, North Carolina laws related to childhood sexual assault and abuse underwent a major overhaul when the General Assembly unanimously passed Senate Bill 199: The Sexual Assault Fast Reporting and Enforcement Act,…
Hurricane Isaias and Insurance Claims
Hurricane Isaisas came ashore as a category 1 storm, causing damage all along southern shore beaches like Ocean Isle, Holden Beach, Oak Island and Southport. Isaisas, the first storm on the early-side of typical storm season, created a path of…
Howard, Stallings, From, Atkins, Angell & Davis Named One of Business North Carolina’s Best Places to Work
We are proud to be featured in the 2020 Best Employers in North Carolina list and recognized for our dedication to creating a space that encourages our people to flourish. The best people make the best places and we have…
UPDATE: CARES Act Suspends Some Tax Loss Limitations
By B Joan Davis
The IRS has issued several pieces of guidance related to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), including guidance relating to the carryback of net operating losses (NOLs). These provisions of the CARES Act temporarily suspend some…
Successful Remote Mediation
Just as we have all had to make adjustments to our daily lives to keep ourselves and those around us safe as we navigate these uncharted waters of the COVID-19 pandemic together, our dedication to our clients’ success and work…
