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WOTUS Whiplash 4.0: The Revised Definition of "Waters of the United States"

Written By Amy P. Wang

April 14, 2023

It's that song in your head that you can't stop hearing. On March 20, 2023, the 500-plus page final Revised Definition of "Waters of the United States" ("2023 WOTUS Rule" or "Rule") went into effect, published joint…

Playing the Long Game: Preserving Issues for Appeal

Written By Chris S. Edwards

April 12, 2023

Trials happen fast. Trial counsel are rightly preoccupied with preparing to give opening statements or closing arguments, preparing to examine or cross-examine witnesses, or simply keeping track of admitted exhibits. In t…

Pay Raises and Infrastructure Improvements: A Closer Look at the NC House Budget

Written By Whitney Campbell Christensen

April 5, 2023

North Carolina's House lawmakers recently unveiled their proposed two-year spending plan for the state, well ahead of the traditional schedule. The proposed nearly $30 billion budget would set a new record high for state …

Stronger Together: Labor and Employment Update

Written By Devon D. Williams

March 31, 2023

In a seminar focused on recent updates to labor and employment laws, Will Oden, of Ward and Smith’s labor and employment practice group, provided an overview of employee and independent contractor classification guid…

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I am a Volunteer, so I am Protected, Right?: Understanding Director and Officer Liability Insurance for Community Associations

Written By Adam M. Beaudoin and Amy H. Wooten

March 29, 2023

Community associations ("Associations") act through their board members and officers, who are volunteers and are generally willing to serve because they care about their communities. Notwithstanding their statu…

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FAQ: A Guide to When You May Need an Insurance Counseling and Recovery Attorney for Your Insurance Dispute

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

March 24, 2023

Like a broken umbrella in a rainstorm, insurance disputes between an insurer and its policyholder can become a huge, inconvenient, and costly problem for the policyholder. Sometimes, it might be beneficial or necessary fo…

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WOTUS Whiplash 4.0: The Revised Definition of "Waters of the United States"

Playing the Long Game: Preserving Issues for Appeal

Pay Raises and Infrastructure Improvements: A Closer Look at the NC House Budget

Stronger Together: Labor and Employment Update

I am a Volunteer, so I am Protected, Right?: Understanding Director and Officer Liability Insurance for Community Associations

FAQ: A Guide to When You May Need an Insurance Counseling and Recovery Attorney for Your Insurance Dispute

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