Often I am consulted on situations where parties allegedly have an “agreement” that was never put in writing. As usual, one party believes she got the short end of the proverbial stick based on the terms of their verbal understanding. While it is true that certain...
Consumer Protection
7 Habits of Highly Questionable Businesses
With thanks and apologies to Stephen Covey this list is a combination of complaints I have heard from clients and prospective clients as well as things I have experienced first-hand. If you are a business owner try to avoid the things on this list. If you are a...
Words, Paper, and Promises
Deal…..agreed…..solid….I promise………..trust me. Heard those words before? Have you ever been burned after hearing those words? If so, part of the burn may have been due to a lack of a written contract or agreement. Sometimes getting the agreement and terms in writing...
Research the Vehicle’s Recall History Before You Decide to Buy
One common misconception is that sellers of vehicles are required to disclose whether a vehicle is subject to any recalls. This is NOT true…at least not in North Carolina. There is no specific legal requirement that any seller make disclosures related to manufacturer...
Free Advice! Please Read and Share..
As a lawyer I am constantly contacted by family, friends, colleagues, potential clients, and others with questions and requests for information and advice. I welcome these questions and requests as they often provide the opportunity for me to impart some information...
Is The Debt Collector on the Blacklist?
The Federal Trade Commission maintains a list of individuals and debt collectors whose conduct has been so bad that they are permanently prohibited from engaging in debt collection activity. One must imagine that the persons and companies on the list really went off...
Is Your Vehicle a Lemon?
“Lemon law” seems to be a generic term for the body of law relating to mechanic problems and defects relating to vehicles. However, in its strictest sense, the term “lemon law” only applies to brand new vehicles. Like most states' lemon law statutes, the North...
Bad Folks Making a Bad Situation Worse
Things right now are sketchy, this we know. The public health situation is onerous and unsettling. Our economy is in upheaval and many of us are trying to see our way out of what has become a tough situation. We are being told to stay at home and so many places we...
Stimulus Funds: Will You Get Them and What Will Happen to Them?
How much will you receive and when will you receive it? There has been much talk about the COVID-19 stimulus funds that are now being distributed by the federal government pursuant to the CARES Act. On average, most taxpayers will receive a payment of $1,200.00...
Comprehensive COVID-19 Website for Consumers
Good Thursday to you. We have almost made it to yet another week of this quarantine and shelter-at-home lifestyle. Many segments of our daily lives have been interrupted and otherwise affected and there are still thousands of people who have been infected with this...