Greensboro Legal Blog

Empower Your Business: Discover Opportunities to Enhance Your Business as a Woman, Minority, or Veteran Business Owner
The SBA has created programs for underrepresented populations in business such as women, minorities and veterans. The federal government provides federal contracts for these certified businesses known as “set-asides”.

Due Diligence vs. Earnest Money
In NC, when a buyer makes an offer to buy a home, there are two fees that are typically included: due diligence and earnest money. Know the difference.

FTC Rule Banning Non-Compete Agreements Held Unenforceable
The FTC issued a rule that largely prohibited employers from requiring employees to sign non-compete agreements, set to take effect September 4, 2024. However, on August 20, 2024, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas invalidated the rule.

Who should be your executor?
Because of the importance of the role, there are certain qualities or characteristics to think about when choosing an executor of your estate.

Dental Practices: Keeping Your Patient Data Safe
The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends developing thorough physical and technical safeguards to ensure patient data remains secure.

Why the 2024 HIPAA Final Rule?
The 2024 HIPAA Final Rule addresses the new prohibitions against using or disclosing PHI since the overturning Roe v. Wade.

FIRPTA – It’s Not What You Think!
FIRPTA (the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act): What it is and how it affects realtors, buyers, and sellers.

Are Noncompete Agreements Banned in NC?
Noncompete agreements will be banned in NC if a new federal rule goes into effect.

How Estates Affect Real Estate Closings – Topic 4: Notice to Creditors
Topic 4 in “How Estates Affect Real Estate Closings” deals with the Notice to Creditors. This notice must be published at least once before the closing of real property.

NCMB’s Guidelines on Telemedicine
The North Carolina Medical Board (NCMB) recognizes the potential benefits of telemedicine and recently updated its position statement.