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A Few Things You Should Know in Case of Windstorm Damage to Your Home or Building

Written By Michael J. Parrish and Amy H. Wooten

May 25, 2022

North Carolinians know when Hurricane season begins and ends; we know what a "spaghetti model" is; and we know who in our neighborhood has a generator! But do we know enough about windstorm insurance policies and ho…

Alternatives to Registering a Security Offering

Written By B.T. Atkinson and Kristin D. Mitcham

May 20, 2022

There are many ways for a company to raise capital. Two common ways are for the principals to inject their own cash or arrange for the company to borrow it. But most banks are unwilling to lend to a company that doe…

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Back to Work: NC Lawmakers Gear Up for the 2022 Short Session

Written By Whitney Campbell Christensen and Trafton P. Dinwiddie

May 18, 2022

After wrapping up one of the longest sessions in the North Carolina General Assembly's history, lawmakers return this week for the first day of the 2022 Short Session. Historically, the Short Session operates on a two-yea…

Mamas: Are Your Ducks in a Row?

Written By Jennifer V. Boyer

May 11, 2022

To all my fellow Moms, Mommies, and Mamas: Hopefully, you were able to rack up some quality To-Do-List-Free time in honor of Mother's Day. It is well deserved! (Don't worry Dads: you will get your day soo…

Not So Fast: Limits of "Settlement Negotiation" Protections

Written By Isabelle M. Chammas and Joseph A. Schouten

May 6, 2022

Understanding How and Why "Settlement Negotiations" May Be Used Against You To promote honest and open discussions in resolving disputes, courts have adopted rules to specifically safeguard the information disclosed and e…

Even Indirect Income from Cannabis Can Get You Banned From Bankruptcy

Written By Lance P. Martin and Tyler J. Russell

May 4, 2022

Despite widespread trends in state-level legalization and decriminalization of high-THC cannabis and growing acceptance of cannabis among Americans, cannabis and cannabis products remain illegal under federal law. A…

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A Few Things You Should Know in Case of Windstorm Damage to Your Home or Building

Alternatives to Registering a Security Offering

Back to Work: NC Lawmakers Gear Up for the 2022 Short Session

Mamas: Are Your Ducks in a Row?

Not So Fast: Limits of "Settlement Negotiation" Protections

Even Indirect Income from Cannabis Can Get You Banned From Bankruptcy

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