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Well, Isn't That a Special Use? Navigating the Special Use Permit Process in North Carolina

Written By Clifford P. Parson

North Carolina statutes provide that cities and counties may issue special use permits in accordance with the principles, conditions, safeguards, and procedures specified in their zoning regulations.  A special use pe…

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"Stick A Fork in It!" Updated Overtime Rules Are DOA . . . For Now

Written By Grant B. Osborne

On August 31, 2017, Judge Amos Mazzant of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas entered a final judgment in State of Nevada et al. vs. U.S. Department of Labor et al., awarding summary judgment against …

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The Section 363 Sale Process: Buying Assets from a Bankrupt Company

Written By Paul A. Fanning and Tyler J. Russell

Businesses struggle and bankruptcies are filed for a number of reasons, regardless of the economic climate.  While unfortunate, this provides opportunities for others to purchase assets of distressed companies through…

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North Carolina Law Adds Predictability to Litigation Involving Business Contracts

Written By Michael J. Parrish

North Carolina businesses commonly enter into contracts to buy or sell goods and services west of Murphy, north of Mt. Airy, south of Charlotte, and even east of Ocracoke. When contracts such as these extend beyond state …

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An Overview of North Carolina Premises Liability Law

Written By Jeremy M. Wilson

Introduction Accidents happen.  But how do you determine whether an injury on someone else's property is just an unavoidable accident or a potential legal liability?  As in other areas of personal injury law, th…

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Federal Tax Liens In Foreclosure Proceedings

Written By Lance P. Martin

Henkel v. Triangle Homes is a North Carolina Court of Appeals case with dueling tax foreclosure proceedings involving the same property.  One foreclosure proceeding was for unpaid municipal taxes and the other for unp…

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