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North Carolinians like to do their early holiday shopping online, new poll finds

North Carolinians like to do their early holiday shopping online, new poll finds

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More North Carolinians prefer doing their Thanksgiving holiday shopping online than in person, according to a High Point University Poll released this week. The poll involved 1,015 respondents and was done between Nov. 10 and Nov. 17. When asked specifically about shopping on Black Friday, 28% said they would, 52% said they would skip it and 19% were unsure. By comparison, when asked about Cyber ​​Monday shopping, 44% said they would, 30% said they would not and 26% said they were unsure. When asked about choosing between the two, more poll respondents said they would be shopping Cyber ​​Monday at…
Protect Your Practice Against Telemedicine Fraud

Protect Your Practice Against Telemedicine Fraud

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Telemedicine has continued to thrive in a post-pandemic world, but with the expansion of services comes the expansion of fraud. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). The Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) has warned healthcare entities to use ‘heightened scrutiny’ when entering telemedicine arrangements that have suspect characteristics of a fraud scheme. The OIG has stated that a common characteristic of fraudulent schemes is the use of kickbacks to recruit and award healthcare practitioners. The OIG further…
JB Hunt earns place on list;  Marshalltown to start expansion

JB Hunt earns place on list; Marshalltown to start expansion

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JB Hunt earns place on list JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc. ranked seventh on FreightWaves’ 2023 FreightTech 25 list recognizing the most innovative companies in the transportation industry. The announcement marks the fifth consecutive year JB Hunt has received the distinction. The FreightTech 25 are determined by a point system in which each panelist ranks the companies from 1 to 25, and those earning the highest points receive the honor. Marshalltown to start expansion Marshalltown, a construction tools and equipment company, broke ground on a 51,000-square-foot expansion of its Armstrong Avenue facility in Fayetteville. When the project is completed, Marshalltown…
Are Your Patients Searching for a New Doctor?

Are Your Patients Searching for a New Doctor?

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If your patients are not happy with their experience, they may be in the market for a new physician. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). Healthcare has historically been behind other industries in providing a patient-focused experience, leaving patients dissatisfied and often in search of a new place to receive care. If you have patients that don’t return after their visit, cancel appointments, no-shows, or patients that call but don’t schedule a visit, it may be time…
Binance’s bid for FTX marks one of the wildest days in crypto history

Binance’s bid for FTX marks one of the wildest days in crypto history

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Hello! It’s Dan DeFrancesco checking in from NYC. Today we’ve got stories on what you can expect to get paid as a young attorney, billionaire Ken Griffin’s reasoning behind his move to Florida, and why your lunch spot might look different. But first, some chaos in the crypto markets. If this was forwarded to you, sign up here. Download Insider’s app here. This is a photo of Sam Bankman-Fried looking to the side. Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of crypto exchange FTX.Tom Williams/Getty Images 1. The savior needed saving. He was the so-called “white knight” of crypto, cutting big checks for companies…
I’m Not Wealthy – Do I Need an Estate Plan?

I’m Not Wealthy – Do I Need an Estate Plan?

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Yes, an estate plan protects so much more than wealth. Many clients think they do not need a full estate plan, because they are not wealthy. While we may advise utilizing different legal documents or tailored plans, almost everyone can benefit from a well-drafted estate plan. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). Over one-half of the adults in the United States do not have any estate planning documents. This is problematic, not only for the individual’s family,…
How Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit today will affect Seattle traffic

How Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit today will affect Seattle traffic

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By Seattle Times business reporter Vice President Kamala Harris is visiting Seattle on Wednesday, which may bring travel delays and detours, according to the Seattle Department of Transportation. The Secret Service has the authority to require intermittent closures of freeways and streets during vice presidential visits, SDOT said Tuesday. “While Vice President Harris’ exact travel routes and timing are not published in advance, travelers can still plan ahead by anticipating delays and temporary road closures when needed,” the department said in a statement. SDOT recommends people avoid driving and opt for biking or transit, though some bus routes may be…
Top 5 Reasons You Need an Estate Plan Today

Top 5 Reasons You Need an Estate Plan Today

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We know that estate plans can often get put on the back-burner. Many of our clients come in and let us know they have been intending to prepare an estate plan for years. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). While it can be easy to delay, you should consider meeting with an estate planning attorney sooner than later. Why? It protects your family. Estate planning is an act of love to your family. It helps prevent them…