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Intangible Risky Business

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

The national, and many times global, reach of most businesses, regardless of size and physical location, continues to drive the ever increasing importance and value of intangible assets.  In fact, a business's intelle…

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The Long Goodbye: General Assembly's 2017 Long Session Ends, But Additional Fall Sessions Remain

Written By Whitney Campbell Christensen and James W. Norment

In the early morning hours of June 30th, the North Carolina General Assembly adjourned its 2017 Long Session after a lengthy night of debate, negotiation, and casting votes.  This year's adjournment date marks the sec…

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Senate Bill 155: The Brunch Bill - Expanded Version

Written By Justin M. Lewis

UPDATE: North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper officially signed the bill into law on Friday, June 30, hours after this article was published. A few months ago, we provided a summary of North Carolina House Bill 500 and how i…

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Types of Insurance That May Apply if You Are Injured in a Car Accident in North Carolina

Written By Jeremy M. Wilson

In 2015, there were over 250,000 reported car accidents in North Carolina.  And, unfortunately, statistics suggest that nearly every driver will be involved in at least one car accident in their lifetime.  Given …

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Personal Injury Claims in North Carolina

Written By Lynwood P. Evans and Jeremy M. Wilson

Introduction It's an unfortunate fact, but every day individuals are injured across our state in all sorts of different ways.  When an accident happens, victims or their families often wonder what their rights are: I…

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"Waters of the United States" - Will Rewrite of the Clean Water Rule Bring Elusive Clarity and Predictability?

Written By Amy P. Wang

Sixteen months after the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit entered its Order halting application of the 2015 Clean Water Rule ("Rule") nationwide, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order dire…

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