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Supremes Move the Chains to Allow Sports Gambling in North Carolina

Written By James W. Norment

The United States Supreme Court's decision today in favor of New Jersey's gambling interests eviscerated the federal government's prohibition on sports gambling across the nation. The case, now known as Murphy v. NCAA, goe…

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Play by the Rules, Especially if They Are Your Rules: NC Supreme Court Creates New Constitutional Claim for Governmental Employees

Written By Grant B. Osborne

"We hold it to be self-evident that all persons … are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, [and] the enjoyment of the fruits of their own labor …." …

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How Can Medicare Affect My Personal Injury Settlement?

Written By Jeremy M. Wilson

Medicare is the federal health insurance program that covers people who are 65 or older and certain younger individuals with disabilities. If you are a Medicare recipient and you are injured, Medicare may cover the cost o…

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Summary of the March 2018 Global Privacy Summit

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

The International Association of Privacy Professionals ("IAPP") is the world's largest information privacy organization.  IAPP provides education, training, and tools to professionals engaged in data privacy and secu…

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Focus on Military Readiness Means More Construction Work on Military Bases

Written By James W. Norment

The United States military is the most powerful warfighting force in world history. But Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis made a stark observation in the 2017 National Defense Strategy: Without sustained and predictable in…

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What Could Go Wrong? The Importance of Business Succession Planning

Written By Merrill G. Jones, II and Zachary F. Lamb

Most business owners expect that their company will continue to operate after they stop working. However, successfully transitioning control of a business rarely occurs without thoughtful planning.  Consideration mus…

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