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Uncertainty for the North Carolina Pork Industry: US Supreme Court Upholds California's Proposition 12

Written By Allen N. Trask, III and Amy H. Wooten

In a major decision with widespread impact, the United States Supreme Court upheld California Proposition 12. Proposition 12 is a California state law, adopted in 2018 by ballot measure, that requires (among many other th…

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NC Retail Permits Cancelled – But a Solution Is Available

Written By Tyler J. Russell and Hayley R. Wells

As many of you know (and, perhaps, some do not) – the North Carolina ABC Commission recently canceled retail permits for businesses that had not yet completed their annual renewal, which was due April 30th.  Gr…

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Trail Magic: Social Media and Employment Agreement Live Action Role-Playing

Written By Whitney Campbell Christensen and Justin T. Hill

Three Ward and Smith attorneys shared insights on the legal implications businesses should consider when entering into a promotional contract with a social media influencer. During the discussion, the attorneys covered to…

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Fourth Circuit Says "Do the Math" For Attorneys' Fees Awards

Written By Lilian L. Faulconer and Lance P. Martin

In North Carolina, a loan agreement can require a borrower to pay attorneys' fees upon default to reimburse the lender for collection expenses. The law provides that you can specify a percentage up to 15% of the amount du…

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Commentary on Franchising Myths from the FTC

Written By Arthur J. DeBaugh and Olivia G. Lewis

Drive down almost any busy street, and you'll see numerous examples of well-known franchises, from McDonald's to Ace Hardware. You may have considered opening a franchise and wondered about the potential rewards and risks…

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Has Your Business Attorney Met Your Estate Planning Attorney?

Written By Richard J. Crow and Zachary F. Lamb

Every business should have documentation that confirms its ownership, management, and governance structures. If the business has more than one owner, the documentation should address transfers of ownership interests and c…

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