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Defamation 101 for Community Associations

Written By Hannah M. Daigle and Allen N. Trask, III

It is no secret that community associations and boards are subject to frequent scrutiny. Such scrutiny comes in many forms, including statements targeted at the board from a disgruntled community member, assertions from b…

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What Landowners Need to Know About Solar Farm Leases in North Carolina

Written By Clifford P. Parson

In 2007, the North Carolina General Assembly established the Renewable Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standards ("Standards"), which required that all investor-owned utilities in the state obtain 12.5% of their energy needs f…

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Cheers to this! Good News for the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Industry

Written By Jane Francis Nowell and Tyler J. Russell

Senate Bill 527: ABC Omnibus has been adopted by the North Carolina General Assembly and is heading to Governor Cooper for signature.  This legislation, if signed as expected, will bring significant reforms to the st…

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It Just Got More Difficult to Qualify For Subchapter V Bankruptcy

Written By Lance P. Martin

Subchapter V of Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code, which took effect four years ago, creates a more streamlined and less expensive Chapter 11 reorganization path for small business debtors.  Popular from the jump, un…

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The Importance of Oral Arguments in Appellate Courts: Insights for Trial and Appellate Practitioners

Written By Chris S. Edwards

Recent stats show an interesting trend in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit: oral arguments are held in just 13% of cases. This differs from other circuits like the D.C. Circuit, where almost 50% of ca…

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The State Budget Showdown: House and Senate Budget Proposals Compared

Written By Whitney Campbell Christensen

During the 2023 Long Session, the General Assembly enacted a two-year budget to carry the state through June 30, 2025. While that budget remains in place, it is standard practice for the General Assembly to enact a budget…

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