Articles

Do Subjective Preservation Standards Trump Objective Zoning Standards?

Written By Eric J. Remington

Numerous North Carolina municipalities and counties have established historic preservation commissions ("HPCs"). Pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. Chpt. 160A, Art. 19, Part 3C, HPCs are tasked with creating and implementing guid…

Intellectual Property in Bankruptcy: An Overview

At first blush, you might think that the goals of intellectual property law would not be affected by bankruptcy law.  The foundation of intellectual property law is to protect certain exclusive rights afforded to orig…

SPECIAL BULLETIN: Intelligent Beer: Tapping Into Intellectual Property

Written By Angela P. Doughty, CIPP/US, AIGP, FIP and Norman J. Leonard

You are a successful brewer with a good quality beer, but how can you safeguard your success from imitators and solidify your relationship with your customers?  The answer is:  by actively protecting and enforcin…

Need a Manufacturing Facility, but Don't Want to Own One? Try Contract Manufacturing and a Comprehensive Agreement

Developing and marketing products is your expertise, not owning and operating a manufacturing facility.  You want to engage a third-party manufacturer to manufacture your products, freeing you up to pursue the aspects…

Litigation By Any Other Name Would Still Be Dispute Resolution

Written By Jason T. Strickland

Litigation includes many components that are often referred to interchangeably and incorrectly.  Understanding the correct use of these terms is essential in gaining a working knowledge of the litigation process. Whe…