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One Hundred American Dollar Bills Printed On Russian Nesting Dolls

Gifts That Keep On Giving

Written By Jennifer V. Boyer

With the summer almost in the rearview, gift-giving may not feel like a top priority.  From a tax planning perspective, however, it might be the perfect season to consider making substantial gifts to benefit your fami…

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UM/UIM Coverage: What It Is and Why You Need Enough of It

Written By W. Ellis Boyle, Isabelle M. Chammas, and A. Charles Ellis

If you are injured in a car crash that isn't your fault, you expect insurance to cover your medical expenses and related costs from the crash. But you might be out of luck if you don't have sufficient UM/UIM (uninsured/un…

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Got Employees? Understand the Benefits and Limitations of Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI)

Written By Emily G. Massey and Amy H. Wooten

Employment practices liability insurance (commonly known as "EPLI") coverage is a critical and necessary tool in any employer's toolbox because such policies can help cover significant legal costs and damages associated wi…

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Federal Dollars are Nice to Get, but Owners, Designers, and Builders Need to Watch Out for Those Strings

Written By Alexandra E. Ferri and James W. Norment

North Carolina statutes permit State agencies and local governments (the "government") to use alternatives to traditional bid-build approaches to construction.  Two popular options are construction manager at risk an…

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Camp Lejeune Justice Act One Year Later: The Path Forward Is Becoming Clearer

Written By X. Lightfoot and Taylor Rodney Marks

August 10, 2023, marks the first anniversary of the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, a pivotal legislation within the broader Honoring Our PACT Act.   The journey since the passage of the Camp Lejeune Justice Act has been s…

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NLRB Turning Up the Heat Over Employee Handbooks

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

In the midst of one of the hottest summers on record, the National Labor Relations Board ("NLRB" or the "Board") is putting the heat on employers.  In a recent decision issued on August 2, 2023, the NLRB has assumed …

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