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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…

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…

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…

Pedestrian Accidents in North Carolina

Written By Jeremy M. Wilson

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2020, car wrecks involving pedestrians caused the deaths of 6,516 pedestrians, amounting to one death every 81 minutes. North Carolina, where 228 pedestr…

Civil Rights Claims: Bringing a Lawsuit under Section 1983

Know Your Civil Rights Nobody is above the law. Law enforcement and other government work is a high calling of service. People deserve to trust the police and the government. Almost always, law enforcement officers and go…

Judges Get Age and Wage Boost in NC House Budget

Written By Chris S. Edwards

Recently, my colleagues Whitney Campbell Christensen and Trafton Dinwiddie wrote about our State's newest proposed budget.  As an appellate attorney, there were two portions of the state's budget that I found most int…