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The End of Hemp Prohibition

Written By Tyler J. Russell and Allen N. Trask, III

On Thursday, December 20, President Donald J. Trump signed into law the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 ("Farm Bill"). "Farm bills" are adopted by Congress from time to time to reauthorize and modify USDA programs tha…

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Estate Planning Resolutions for 2019

Written By Peter B. von Stein

The holiday season soon will have come and gone.  For many of us, the start of a new year can be a time of empty commitment to self-improvement.  Meaningful resolutions are often made but are rarely kept.  …

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You Can't Play Hide-And-Go-Seek in Chapter 11

Written By Lance P. Martin

In a Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the debtor attempts to reorganize its affairs in a Chapter 11 Plan.  When the debtor files its proposed Plan, it must also file a Disclosure Statement providing creditors and claimants wit…

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Social Host Liability: Legal Issues When Hosting Holiday Parties and Other Social Events in NC

Written By Jeremy M. Wilson

This is a great time of year in North Carolina.  Friends, neighbors, and co-workers find time to get together for various holiday festivities—from holiday parties to New Year's celebrations.  In addition t…

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The Affordable Care Act: What's New in 2018/2019?

Written By Devon D. Williams

Over the past several years, there has been much speculation surrounding the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the "ACA"), including whether it would be repealed in full, only partially, or not at all.  Des…

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Will Bankruptcy Courts Treat Bitcoin as a Commodity?

Written By Lance P. Martin

What is virtual currency?  Is it money?  Is it a commodity?  Is it a hybrid of the two or something else entirely?  The answer to the question has profound implications for lenders seeking to secure lo…

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