As I have discussed in the past, North Carolina’s General Assembly recently introduced the concept of Mechanic’s Lien Agent (MLA) into our state’s lien laws to address so-called “hidden liens” that have long been a thorn in...more
3/29/2013 - Mechanics Lien Title Insurance
For the first time ever, North Carolina’s Business Court and Court of Appeals both upheld fiduciary duty claims against banks in late 2012. Debtors frequently employ such claims in an attempt to shift liability for failed...more
3/13/2013 - Banks Creditors Debtors Fiduciary Duty
In This Issue: - Conversation with a Community Banking Professional: Ginger Salt of First Community Bank - Are You Using Your Holding Company? - Shifting Winds? Two N.C. Courts Uphold Fiduciary Duty...more
3/8/2013 - Bank Holding Company CFPB Debt Collection FDCPA Fiduciary Duty Legal Costs
The North Carolina construction world was abuzz during 2012 about new legislation bringing significant changes to North Carolina’s mechanic’s lien and payment bond laws. Governor Perdue signed SB 42 and HB 1052 into law this...more
12/28/2012 - Construction Contracts Lien Agents Mechanics Lien Notice Requirements Payment Bonds Statutory Requirements Subcontractors Waivers
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