October 5, 2015

Back in the Saddle: A PSA and Independent Contractors

Happy fall! For my loyal readers, you have likely realized that I have not updated this blog for several months. This is because in April I was diagnosed with stage 1 estrogen receptive breast cancer. Over the last six months I have undergone surgery and...

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September 3, 2015

The Vacation Home LLC

A family vacation property is its own type of unique asset, and as such, it deserves its own structure for decision-making, succession, and managing transitions within a family. A well-conceived governance structure for a vacation property involves many...

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September 1, 2015

Lisa M. Rothman Joins the McGuire Wood & Bissette Law Firm

The McGuire Wood & Bissette law firm is pleased to announce that Lisa M. Rothman has accepted an associate position with the firm. Lisa is licensed as an attorney in Florida and North Carolina. She will focus her practice in the areas of estate...

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August 19, 2015

North Carolina Residents Achieve a Better Life Experience

On August 11, 2015 the Governor signed into law the North Carolina Achieving a Better Life Experience Act (North Carolina ABLE Act).   While the legislation does not fully meet the lofty expectations the title implies, it does allow disabled North Carolina...

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July 15, 2015

Attorney Peter Kanipe Joins McGuire Wood & Bissette

The McGuire Wood & Bissette law firm is pleased to welcome attorney Peter Kanipe to the firm. Mr. Kanipe will continue to focus his practice on real estate and development issues and local government matters. He has represented the City of Asheville in...

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