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22 Jan 2019
False Claims Act Update
In 2018, total judgments and settlements under the federal False Claims Act amounted to more than $2.8 billion dollars with health care fraud accounting for more than 85% of the recoveries. This month’s article revisits “Lincoln’s Law.” -
04 Dec 2018
2019 Estate & Gift Tax Update
2019 continues the recent trend of an historically large federal unified exemption amount for bequests and lifetime gift-giving, and because of this significant change from earlier years, careful review of tax planning provisions in existing estate planning documents is warranted ‒ as well as consideration of lifetime gift planning. -
15 Nov 2018
Trees
The question of who is responsible for neighboring trees comes up a lot -- here are some answers. -
16 Oct 2018
Rent-to-Own Agreements
A popular arrangement between Landlord/Sellers and Tenant/Buyers comes under increasing government scrutiny. -
12 Sep 2018
Alternative Dispute Resolution -- Part II: Arbitration
In this second installment of our series discussing alternative dispute resolution, we discuss a forum frequently required in form contracts including construction projects and insurance agreements, among others. -
17 Jul 2018
Who Gets My 401(k)?
The determination of who gets your 401(k) at your death depends on a combination of factors -- whom you intend as a beneficiary of your Plan is not always the same person as who is your Beneficiary. -
08 May 2018
Don't Get Scammed!
Much of our consumer and financial lives has moved to the on-line realm in the past several years. Scammers have followed us there and are using increasingly sophisticated techniques to steal our confidential information, our money, or, ultimately, our identities. Here's what you can do about it. -
13 Mar 2018
Community Association To-Dos: Carry Insurance and Conduct Routine Inspections and Maintenance
Performing routine inspections and maintenance of common areas and certain amenities is a good idea ‒ just ask the Las Vegas homeowners association that recently got pummeled by a $20 million verdict in a personal injury action. -
13 Feb 2018
An Introduction to Long-term Healthcare Facility Regulation in North Carolina
As our population ages, more of our loved ones will find themselves living in one of a host of long-term health care facilities subject to the oversight and regulation of the State. This is the first in a series that takes a look at this growing industry. -
09 Jan 2018
2018 Estate & Gift Tax Update
2018 brings a large increase to the federal unified exemption amount for bequests and lifetime gift-giving, and this significant change warrants careful review of tax planning provisions in existing estate planning documents ‒ as well as consideration of lifetime gift planning. -
12 Dec 2017
A Business By Any Other Name . . .
Effective December 1, 2017, new rules apply for businesses and individuals seeking to adopt assumed names. -
14 Nov 2017
Decision Sheds Light on Owners' Maintenance Obligation in a Voluntary Association; Reaffirms "Lot Combination" Rule
Property owners held responsible for contributing to the maintenance of all of their subdivision’s common areas even though they used only a portion of the roads and were not members of the voluntary owners’ association.
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