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Attention Vacation Rental Companies: North Carolina Courts Create Reason to Review Procedures for Rental Agreements

Written By Michael J. Parrish

Written rental agreements state the terms, conditions, and rules of a vacation home rental.  The rental agreement may also contain important warnings and notices about the use of certain items, like elevators, pools,…

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Basic Estate Tax Planning For Married Couples: Opportunities For Use Of Estate Tax Exemptions

Written By Peter B. von Stein

A primary goal of most married couples when contemplating basic estate planning documents is to ensure that the surviving spouse, and commonly, the couple's children and grandchildren, are supported financially. Permissib…

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Seeking Shelter: Recession Implications for your Organization

Written By Matthew A. Jones

In an interactive discussion led by Hank Harris, Director of Consulting for Ward and Smith Business Consulting, three attorneys shared their thoughts on the current state of the economy and how business owners can prepare …

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Biden Administration Revitalizes and Advances the Federal Government's Commitment to Environmental Justice

Written By Amy P. Wang

On April 21, 2023, the eve of Earth Day, President Biden continued his Administration's spotlight on environmental justice issues by signing Executive Order 14096, entitled "Revitalizing Our Nation's Commitment to Environm…

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Student Loan Woes: How Marriage and Divorce Affect Student Loans

Written By Melody J. King

Student loans have become a familiar discussion among families and, more recently, a subject for debate between the federal government and the Courts. Knowing how student loans will be treated in the event of a divorce is…

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Trademark Infringement is No Joke!: Jack Daniel’s Properties, Inc. v. VIP Products LLC

Written By Erica B. E. Rogers

Today the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Jack Daniel's in a dispute over a humorous squeaky dog toy called "Bad Spaniels."  The Court remanded the case to the Ninth Circuit to reconsider the trademark infringem…

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