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North Carolina Product Liability Law

Written By Jeremy M. Wilson

Our world continues to become increasingly more complex.  And, as it does, so do our manufactured products—from medical devices, to everyday consumer goods, to automobiles, and toys.  Such products improve …

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The North Carolina General Assembly Gears Up for its 2017 Long Session

Written By Whitney Campbell Christensen and James W. Norment

After adjourning for two weeks to name committee leadership, complete an extensive office shuffle and make one final fundraising push, state lawmakers will open the 2017-18 Biennium of the North Carolina General …

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New Stormwater Rules Effective January 1, 2017

Written By Amy P. Wang

Stormwater management is a concern across the country.  The United States Environmental Protection Agency renewed municipal stormwater as one of its National Enforcement Initiatives.  North Carolina is no differe…

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The Basics of 1031 Exchanges - Part One

Written By Lee C. Hodge

This is part one of a two-part series on Internal Revenue Code Section 1031 Tax-Deferred property exchanges.  This first article will provide an overview of the rules that govern 1031 exchanges.  Part two will de…

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Flipping the Script: Court holds that a Lender can sue a Borrower for Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices

Written By Lance P. Martin

Recently, in Makadia v. Continental Waste Management, LLC, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina considered a matter that may have caused a double-take.  The case involved a dispu…

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An Overview of North Carolina Medical Malpractice Law

Written By Lynwood P. Evans and Jeremy M. Wilson

Medical providers — including doctors, nurses, hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and other health care providers — deliver care that positively affects the lives of millions of people each year.  How…

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