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New Default Allows New Foreclosure: Erosion of the Two-Dismissal Rule

Written By Lance P. Martin

June 22, 2015

On June 2, 2015, the North Carolina Court of Appeals issued an opinion that provides some protection for lenders foreclosing on real property collateral. In the case of In re Foreclosure of Beasley, the Court of Appe…

Do You Hear What I Hear? A Child's Perspective

Written By Lauren Taylor Arnette Quinn

June 19, 2015

Custody cases are often the most emotionally charged and difficult legal cases to resolve. In North Carolina, a court's focus in custody issues must be determining what result will serve "the best interest" of the mi…

A Surprise Veto Override, Budget Anticipation, and Tax Reform 2.0

Written By Whitney Campbell Christensen

June 15, 2015

Senate Budget Delay Last week, the General Assembly largely was characterized by House members, interest groups, and members of the media anxiously waiting for the Senate to unveil its proposed two-year budget for the sta…

Supreme Court Protects Junior Mortgages From "Lien Stripping" in Chapter 7

Written By Lance P. Martin

June 12, 2015

On June 1, 2015, the United States Supreme Court issued a ruling that is a victory for lenders dealing with borrowers who file Chapter 7 bankruptcy. In Bank of America v. Caulkett, the Supreme Court held that Chapter…

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The I's Have It: Immunity, Indemnification, and Insurance for Nonprofit Directors

Written By Adam M. Beaudoin

June 8, 2015

There are many opportunities to serve on the board of a nonprofit corporation, whether a public charity, private foundation, home-owner association, trade association, or church. Before joining a nonprofit board…

Changes are Brewing in North Carolina's ABC Laws: Contract Brewing, Alternating Proprietorships, and On-Site Distillery Sales

Written By Hayley R. Wells

June 5, 2015

Yesterday, June 4, 2015, the North Carolina House of Representatives voted to approve House Bill 909 ("HB 909"), An Act to Make Various Changes to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission Laws. This vote means HB 90…

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New Default Allows New Foreclosure: Erosion of the Two-Dismissal Rule

Do You Hear What I Hear? A Child's Perspective

A Surprise Veto Override, Budget Anticipation, and Tax Reform 2.0

Supreme Court Protects Junior Mortgages From "Lien Stripping" in Chapter 7

The I's Have It: Immunity, Indemnification, and Insurance for Nonprofit Directors

Changes are Brewing in North Carolina's ABC Laws: Contract Brewing, Alternating Proprietorships, and On-Site Distillery Sales

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