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Honoring Our PACT Act Signed Into Law: Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawsuits Move Forward

Written By Lynwood P. Evans

President Joe Biden signed the historic Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act into law today.   Veterans exposed to toxic chemicals during their service are now eligible for new benefit…

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Teamwork Can Sometimes Make the Dream Work: How to Properly Maintain the Protections of Common Interest Doctrine in North Carolina

Written By Payton Collier Bullard

Parties to a lawsuit often find themselves on the "same side of the courtroom" as other entities or individuals. In these instances, where a party is one of multiple (or many) co-plaintiffs or co-defendants, it is often ad…

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So You Want to Start a Business? 10 Legal Steps to Create a Successful Business Entity

Written By Lee C. Hodge and Olivia G. Lewis

Once you have a business idea, creating a business entity may seem daunting from a legal standpoint. However, setting up your business with thoughtful consideration and guidance will pay off over time, as you can structur…

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Camp Lejeune Justice Act: An Inside Look at How the PACT Act Will Help Veterans Exposed to Toxic Chemicals

Written By Lynwood P. Evans

August 10, 2022, Update: The Honoring Our PACT Act was signed into law by President Biden. Read the latest here. August 2, 2022 Update:  The Honoring Our PACT Act has once again been passed by the Senate. The bill is…

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Estate Planning Considerations That Apply to Nearly Everyone

Written By Peter B. von Stein

Our attorneys field questions every day about the nuanced estate planning issues that arise due to a client's unique circumstances, but there also are many fundamental estate planning considerations that apply "across the …

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Fireworks, Hot Dogs, and Bankruptcy?

Written By Lilian L. Faulconer and Lance P. Martin

As the townsfolk of Lubbock, Texas readied for the annual Fourth on Broadway Independence Day fireworks show and celebration, local car dealer Reagor-Dykes wanted to be front of mind.  So as it had the previous year, …

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