When preparing for a large-scale event – such as an extended trip to a foreign country, sending the kids to college, or preparing your business for the future – the planning required can s ...

Prior to the passing of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), meals and entertainment expenses were required to be evaluated under Code Section 274 to determine if the expense was 100-percent or 50-percen ...

The best brand stories depend on a genuine human connection and exceptional experience – and there’s no better way to create that bond than video.   Live and motion content will con ...

This Insights article was contributed by Jillian Howden, MPA, Facilitator and Instructor at Leath HR Group.   The continuous slow spin of rain, day after day, this last September, created havoc ...

This is the first article in a two-part series.   When working with groups of experienced executives and managers, discussions often get around to the subject of Millennials. To put it mildly, ...

The global economy is shifting to a greater reliance on self-employed individuals and “gig” (remote or self-scheduled) workers. As a result, determination of whether someone is an employee ...

United States law gives inventors a right to a patent if they meet the requirements of the Patent Act.  Prior articles have discussed the requirements of 35 U.S.C. §101 (Section 101). This a ...

This Insights blog post is adapted from the UNCW news story by Christina Schechtman, UNCW Office of University Relations On Dec. 6, the University of North Carolina Wilmington received a $10 m ...

Harnessing the power of good to recover from Hurricane Florence Mayor Saffo helps Sandy Spiers of SunTrust Bank present checks to local nonprofits involved in hurricane response and recovery during ...

The New Year is a great time to review your business insurance policies.    Identify what coverage you have, what coverage you may need, and confirm your business is adequately protected i ...

After Rapid Litigation Management, the Federal Circuit issued two more cases under 35 U.S.C. § 101 that contribute heavily to this discussion[1].  In both of these cases, the Court decide ...

When the financial markets start to turn volatile – as we have seen so dramatically in the last few months of 2018 – investors become anxious, looking for good, timely advice about what to ...

One of the toughest things you’ll confront in your planning is focusing on the goals that matter most. You might find that the things you want to do conflict with the things you must do. For ...

This Insights article was co-written by Erin McNally, Marketing Specialist for ILM. Did you know Wilmington International Airport’s campus is home to many businesses and shovel-ready sit ...

Each month, Majestic Kitchen & Bath Creations will feature a profile on an area leader in the residential building industry. This article highlights Mark Johnson, Founder of Mark Johnson Custom Ho ...

There will always be periods of volatility in the markets, which currently are beset by nerves driven by constant discussions about potential trade tariffs, higher interest rates, and uncertainty over ...

One thousand, five hundred and ten. That’s the number of New Hanover County employees who stayed behind, served our community, and supported our residents for 21 straight days during Hurricane F ...

Tis the season. Bars and restaurants are packed with patrons looking to get in the holiday spirit – or perhaps just consuming spirits. Either way, selling alcohol comes with many responsibilitie ...

With the increasing popularity of HGTV shows and beautiful decorating Instagram pictures, many people dream about fixing up their place to make it the home of their dreams.   Making big (and so ...

Many business owners believe that they want to sell their businesses to a third party when they first start considering their business exits. Owners who want to start planning for a third-party sal ...