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Attention North Carolina Retailers: Time to Renew Your ABC Permits!

Written By Tyler J. Russell and Hayley R. Wells

If your business sells alcohol in North Carolina, now is the time to renew or register your Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) retail permit. Failure to complete this process on time could result in penalties, increased cos…

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The Dollars and Cents of Separation and Divorce: Understanding Post-Separation Support and Alimony in North Carolina

Written By William S. Durr and Melody J. King

Before we dive into ways to prepare for your post-separation support and alimony case, it's important to understand what these terms mean and your general eligibility for spousal support. There are two types of spousal su…

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Corporate Transparency Act Enforceable Again

Written By Adam M. Beaudoin and Matthew A. Jones

On February 18, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas in Smith, et al. v. U.S. Department of the Treasury, et al., 6:24-cv-00336 (E.D. Tex.), stayed the nationwide injunction on enf…

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Restoring Western North Carolina’s Infrastructure: NCDOT Receives $250 Million in Federal Emergency Relief Funds

Written By Alexandra E. Ferri and Evan M. Musselwhite

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced an immediate allocation of $352.6 million in Emergency Relief funds to support recovery efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in September 2024…

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Risky Business: Distressed Companies and Payments in the Shadow of Bankruptcy

Written By Lance P. Martin

Doing business with a customer in the shadow of bankruptcy is risky. A hallmark of bankruptcy law is equal treatment of similarly-situated creditors.  The Bankruptcy Code frowns upon a debtor who, while insolvent, pa…

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When to Revisit Your Estate Plan

Written By Jennifer V. Boyer

So the saying goes: "One year older, one year wiser."  But when does turning the page of the calendar warrant more paperwork than just that?   Some changes in our lives happen all-of-a-sudden, and others are…

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