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Internet Troll is Mean at the Computer

Crossing the Bridge: Copyright Trolls

Written By Angela P. Doughty, CIPP/US, AIGP

In today's digital landscape, businesses of all sizes face an increasingly common threat: demand letters from firms specializing in mass copyright enforcement. Companies have built business models around identifying and p…

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House Puzzle

How to Amend HOA Bylaws and Covenants in North Carolina

Written By Justin M. Lewis and Emily B. Sullivan

Homeowners’ Associations (HOAs) play a critical role in managing residential communities across North Carolina. Their governing documents, specifically the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (com…

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Weakest link, security break fix and strength concept

Data Security and National Security: Are You the Weak Link?

Written By James W. Norment and Mayukh Sircar, CIPP/US

Why Federal Law Enforcement Believes Foreign Adversaries Can Harm the U.S. by Exploiting Your Tech and Data International cybercrime is not new.  As a business owner in today's interconnected economy, you know all ab…

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Writing on the safety checklist in audit

Stay Ready So You Don't Have to Get Ready: Initial Tips to Navigating OSHA Inspections

Written By Justin T. Hill

As maximum Occupational Safety and Health Administration ("OSHA") penalties continue to increase on an annual basis, the importance of being prepared for an OSHA inspection should be a growing priority for businesses. …

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Aerial view of the North Carolina State legislature building with the state seal

Budget Stalemates, Helene Relief and Shrimp Trawling: The Themes that Shaped the 2025 Long Session of the NC General Assembly

Written By Whitney Campbell Christensen and Marley H. Peterson

The North Carolina General Assembly entered the 2025 Long Session in January, motivated to enact additional Hurricane Helene relief and a new state budget. Lawmakers successfully enacted two substantial Helene relief pack…

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What to Do When Someone Steals Your Trade Secrets: A North Carolina Business Owner's Action Plan

Written By Isabelle M. Chammas, Angela P. Doughty, CIPP/US, AIGP, and Gavin B. Parsons

Your worst nightmare has become a reality: A former employee has taken your confidential information to a competitor. Maybe you've noticed unusual patterns in lost business, or perhaps another employee tipped you off abou…

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