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Legal Myths on Trial: FDIC Deposit Insurance

November 15, 2011

In the aftermath of the financial crisis and ongoing bank seizures across the country, rumors and half-truths regarding FDIC deposit insurance have become widespread. A few are "put on trial" and judged below. Myth:…

Transfer of Stormwater Permits from Developers to Community Associations: Why "Just Say No" No Longer Works

November 14, 2011

Special Bulletin For the past several years, the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources ("DENR") has had a policy of transferring stormwater permits from the permittee/developer ("Developer") to a …

"Cyber-Bullies in North Carolina: Are Our Children Protected?"

November 10, 2011

Each year, thousands of adolescents in North Carolina find themselves the victims of "cyber-bullying." The North Carolina General Assembly has attempted to address the issue to protect our children while, at the same…

"Good Night, Irene" – The Law of Fallen Trees

October 11, 2011

Special Bulletin There is a large and very old oak tree located on your property that was blown over onto your neighbor's house during Hurricane Irene. Is it your responsibility (or your property insurer's) either t…

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Collecting Attorneys' Fees in North Carolina Gets a Little Easier

September 20, 2011

Special Bulletin "I can collect my attorneys' fees when I win – can't I?" This is a question almost every prospective plaintiff asks, and it is understandable because even if Justice is blind, it generally is …

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Legal Myths on Trial: FDIC Deposit Insurance

Transfer of Stormwater Permits from Developers to Community Associations: Why "Just Say No" No Longer Works

"Cyber-Bullies in North Carolina: Are Our Children Protected?"

"Good Night, Irene" – The Law of Fallen Trees

Collecting Attorneys' Fees in North Carolina Gets a Little Easier

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