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Reflections from the 2024 AJEI Summit: A Focus on Appellate Innovation and Integrity

Written By Chris S. Edwards

Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the 2024 Appellate Judges Education Institute (AJEI) Summit in Boston, Massachusetts. The Summit was an enriching experience, offering deep insights into the evolving dynamics of…

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Turning Back Overtime – Texas Judge Strikes Down Salary Threshold Increase

Written By S. McKinley Gray, III and Avery J. Locklear

A federal judge in Texas struck down the U.S. Department of Labor's ("DOL") rule that drastically increased the minimum salary thresholds for bona fide executive, administrative, and professional employees (the "EAP Exempt…

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When Co-Parenting Fails: How Courts Decide Legal Custody Disputes

Written By Mary Charles Amerson

Ever make a decision by flipping a coin?  It seems like a reasonable option to decide where to have dinner or which movie to see, but not so pragmatic in major decisions involving your minor children.  In a fami…

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Weathering the Storm: How to Get Your Affairs in Order

Written By Eldridge D. Dodson

In the aftermath of Hurricane Florence in 2018, I wrote this article to help individuals and families navigate the legal and financial issues that often follow a devastating storm. I remember the incredible outpouring of …

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Marriage, Divorce & the Family Business: Protecting the Family Business from Divorce

Written By William S. Durr and Melody J. King

One's ownership in a closely held business (often a family business) may be affected by a separation or divorce. In many situations, the business will be joined as a party in an equitable distribution lawsuit. "Equitable …

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Split Tickets and Some More of the Same: A 2024 North Carolina Election Recap

Written By Whitney Campbell Christensen and Marley H. Peterson

Across the country on Tuesday, November 5, Americans cast their ballots in one of the most closely contested elections in recent history. In the Old North State, voters came out in droves beginning with the early voting p…

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