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Supreme Court Rules "Now or Never" to Appeal Stay Relief Denials

Written By Lance P. Martin

Under the Bankruptcy Code, filing a bankruptcy petition automatically halts efforts to collect pre-petition debts from the debtor outside of bankruptcy.  This is the "automatic stay," and it is a command, not a sugge…

Identifying All Sources of Underinsured Motorist Coverage for Injured Parties in NC Car Accident Cases

Written By Lynwood P. Evans and Jeremy M. Wilson

Underinsured Motorist ("UIM") coverage is an incredibly important source of insurance in car accident cases involving personal injuries.  Liability insurance pays claims for someone when they are at-fault for an acci…

U.S. Department of Labor Issues Final Rule on Joint Employment

Written By Emily G. Massey and William A. Oden, III

On January 12, 2020, the United States Department of Labor ("USDOL") Wage and Hour Division announced a final rule regarding joint employment under the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA"), to be published on January 16 of th…

When is a General Contractor's License Required for Emergency Remediation Services?

Written By Evan M. Musselwhite

North Carolina has seen an increase in the need for building repair services following the damage caused by recent hurricanes, including Florence in 2018 and Dorian in 2019.  Frequently, these services must be perfor…

Real-Life Lessons on How Mid-Sized Companies Handle Ownership Transitions

Written By Jennifer V. Boyer

Business consultant Karen Albritton along with Ward and Smith attorneys Deana Labriola and Matt Thompson, all with personal experience in a variety of companies, discussed several of the tricky issues related to ownership …

Tearing Up the Litmus Test: Potential Problems with Testing Employees for Marijuana Use

Written By Emily G. Massey, Allen N. Trask, III, and Devon D. Williams