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FTC Charges Forward with Sweeping Non-Compete Ban

Written By Genesis E. Torres, Hayley R. Wells, and Devon D. Williams

On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") narrowly voted (3-2) to issue a final rule banning almost all non-compete agreements nationwide.  The rule is set to take effect 120 days after it is published …

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Raising the Rate: DOL Expands Overtime Protections to Millions of Workers

Written By S. McKinley Gray, III and Avery J. Locklear

On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor ("DOL") announced a final rule that will increase the Fair Labor Standards Act's ("FLSA") minimum salary threshold for overtime exemptions (the "2024 Rule"). Starting July 1…

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Charging Order Limitations – You Can't Charge What They Don't Own

Written By Lilian L. Faulconer and Lance P. Martin

In North Carolina, a creditor who obtains a judgment against an individual with an ownership interest in a limited liability company or limited liability partnership may enforce its unsatisfied judgment by petitioning the …

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Navigating the Homefront: A Guide to Handling Violations in Community Associations

Written By Madeline Lipe Williams

Overview article from CAI Law Day Presentation by Madeline Lipe (W&S) and Carmen Clayton (CAMS – Community Manager). Every member of a community association agrees to abide by the community's governing documents…

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Collection Costs of a Non-Discharged Debt Also Are Non-Discharged

Written By Jameson A.E. Doub and Thomas C. Wolff

Bankruptcy offers debtors an opportunity for a "fresh start," the primary draw for many individuals seeking to unburden themselves of their debt.   A bankruptcy discharge relieves a debtor of their legal obligation t…

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Decoding the Recent Changes to North Carolina Code and Zoning Regulations

Written By Alexandra E. Ferri

The North Carolina General Assembly made several significant steps during its 2023 legislative session to respond to the construction and development boom throughout the state and the subsequent delays in permitting and in…

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