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The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Implications for Individuals and Business Owners

By John Love After what seemed like months of endless campaign promises, media coverage, legislative false starts, and congressional hand-wringing, Congress finally passed the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in December to… Read More

Delaware’s HB 175 Could Affect Some NC Companies Incorporated in Delaware

By Jeff Wolfe and Cory Howes Many companies headquartered around the country choose to incorporate in Delaware, because the state provides a climate favorable for businesses, especially its well-developed statutes in business… Read More

Forrest Firm Announces Winners of Second Non-Profit Challenge

Startup Magnolia House takes Grand Prize, while Partners for Youth Opportunity, LIFE Skills Foundation also recognized May 8, 2017 (DURHAM, NC) The Forrest Firm, P.C., a North Carolina certified B Corporation and law firm… Read More

Attorney John Love Joins Forrest Firm

May 1, 2017 (Raleigh, NC) The Forrest Firm, a North Carolina-based business law firm and certified B Corporation, announces the addition of attorney John Love to its Raleigh office. Now in its seventh… Read More

A SEASON TO BE GRATEFUL

By James Forrest In the book of Ecclesiastes, there’s a quite well-known passage that’s inspired many through the years: “to every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven.”… Read More

FORREST FIRM ANNOUNCES AIGA RALEIGH PARTNERSHIP

August 22, 2016 (DURHAM, NC) The Forrest Firm, a North Carolina-based business law firm and certified B Corporation, announces its partnership with the Raleigh chapter of AIGA, the professional association for design. Read More

Business Capital Basics: Fundraising Options for Startups and Small Businesses

By Jeff Wolfe I recently had the pleasure of appearing with our friend Lea Strickland on WCOM-FM’s Focus on Business radio show, and she invited me to discuss the basics of funding and raising capital… Read More

HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM THE FORREST FIRM

By James Forrest I’d like to extend special thanks to the many people who have made 2013 so special for the Forrest Firm. Our clients, friends, and business partners are some of the region’s finest,… Read More

FORREST COMMUNITY FOCUS: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ENTITIES IN THE TRIANGLE

A couple of weeks ago, we began a series of posts to serve as resources to our clients and friends with regard to business resources in the Triangle. In that inaugural piece, we focused on… Read More

FORREST TO APPEAR ON FOCUS ON BUSINESS RADIO SHOW, SUPPORT ENTREPRENEURS

On Tuesday, October 15, Forrest Firm founder and principal attorney James Forrest will appear on the Triangle-area radio show, Focus on Business. Focus on Business is hosted by one of the area’s leading… Read More

DURHAM’S AMERICAN UNDERGROUND SELECTED FOR GOOGLE ENTREPRENEURS HUB

By James Forrest In yet another victory for the Durham, North Carolina business community, economic development leaders at the city’s American Underground have landed an important new infrastructure gain for the Bull City, selection… Read More

DURHAM NETWORKING EVENT “THE BIG” AIMS TO BREAK WORLD RECORD

The Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce has announced its latest innovative effort to bring together the Triangle business community, and this event is full of ambition. The Big, which will take place on… Read More

ANGELS ALL AROUND US–STARTUPS AND ANGEL INVESTORS

A Forrest Firm Q+A with Jess Eberdt, TempusDurham The Forrest Firm works with a host of businesses, from startups to mature businesses, providing risk management and legal advisory services to businesses across an… Read More

MITIGATING LITIGATION RISK: FORREST’S FIVE CONTRACT PROVISIONS THAT COULD SAVE YOUR BUSINESS

By James Forrest Last week, I had the privilege of speaking to executives from the Triangle and surrounding areas at the Entrepreneur’s Conference at Durham’s Carolina Theater. For my presentation (“Mitigating Litigation Risks: Key… Read More

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