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For Employers: Understanding the Supreme Court's Title VII Ruling

Written By Xavier D. Lightfoot and Devon D. Williams

August 12, 2020

Understanding the Supreme Court’s Narrow Title VII/LGBTQ Ruling On June 15, 2020, the Supreme Court of the United States (“SCOTUS” or the “Court”) ruled in Bostock v. Clayton County, Geo…

Call of [Fiduciary] Duty: How Good Faith, Due Care, and Loyalty Guide Community Associations' Boards

Written By Allen N. Trask, III and Amy H. Wooten

August 7, 2020

Nearly 30 percent of North Carolina's population lives in a community association of some sort, be that a condominium or single-family community. Yet, confusion among the general population about the nature of …

The Notice of Contract Mechanism: How Contractors Can Avoid Double Payment

Written By Jason T. Strickland

August 5, 2020

As the economic crisis stemming from the coronavirus pandemic unfolds, it is ever more important that contractors and subcontractors protect their payment rights and avoid the risk of double payment; i.e., the risk of havi…

Controlling Expenses in Small Business Chapter 11 Cases

Written By Lance P. Martin

July 30, 2020

We previously informed you that if you are a small business that needed to file bankruptcy to save your company, you may be able to take advantage of Subchapter V of Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. Subchapter V w…

Your HOA Got Served: Now What?

Written By Allen N. Trask, III and Amy H. Wooten

July 29, 2020

The unfortunate reality for many community associations and their boards of directors is that at some point in their existence they will be sued. When that happens, there are a number of basic but import…

Back to School: What School Reopening Plans Mean for Employers

Written By Emily G. Massey

July 24, 2020

According to North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, the most important reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic is our state's schools. However, "schools will look a lot different this year." While the decision to …

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