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Preventing Trade Secret Theft: Proactive Strategies for In-House Counsel

Written By Gavin B. Parsons, Mayukh Sircar, CIPP/US, and Devon D. Williams

Ed. Note: This is the last in a series of articles taken from Gavin Parsons' CLE presentation for the North Carolina Bar Association's Antitrust and Complex Business Dispute CLE Program presented on Thursday, January 30, 2…

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Cars and Homes

Understanding Community Association Authority: Regulating Parking on Community Streets in North Carolina

Written By Hunter D. Cornelius and Madeline Lipe Williams

As a community association manager or board member, few issues generate more headaches than parking regulations. When residents call to complain about their neighbor's vehicle blocking the street or a commercial truck par…

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Damaged Money

Maximizing Recovery in Trade Secret Cases: A Guide to Damages and Remedies

Written By Isabelle M. Chammas, Michael J. Parrish, and Gavin B. Parsons

Ed. Note: This is the fourth in a series of articles taken from Gavin Parsons' CLE presentation for the North Carolina Bar Association's Antitrust and Complex Business Dispute CLE Program presented on Thursday, January 30,…

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Navigating Wetlands in Coastal North Carolina Real Estate Development

Written By Amy P. Wang

The landscape of coastal real estate development in North Carolina has undergone a seismic shift following major regulatory changes over the last few years. For developers eyeing coastal properties, understanding the rece…

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Fracture Chess Piece

Litigating Trade Secret Cases: A Strategic Guide for In-House Counsel

Written By Edward J. "Trip" Coyne, III, E. Bradley Evans, and Gavin B. Parsons

Ed. Note: This is the third in a series of articles taken from Gavin Parsons' CLE presentation for the North Carolina Bar Association's Antitrust and Complex Business Dispute CLE Program presented on Thursday, January 30, …

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2025 USPTO Fee Changes Disproportionately Impact Hemp Businesses

Written By Erica B. E. Rogers

Effective January 18, 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) enacted a new trademark fee structure that affects fast-paced industries more than others, most notably, the hemp and cannabidiol ("CBD") in…

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