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Alternatives to Registering a Security Offering

Written By B.T. Atkinson and Kristin D. Mitcham

There are many ways for a company to raise capital.  Two common ways are for the principals to inject their own cash or arrange for the company to borrow it. But most banks are unwilling to lend to a company that doe…

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Back to Work: NC Lawmakers Gear Up for the 2022 Short Session

Written By Whitney Campbell Christensen

After wrapping up one of the longest sessions in the North Carolina General Assembly's history, lawmakers return this week for the first day of the 2022 Short Session. Historically, the Short Session operates on a two-yea…

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Ducks in a row

Mamas: Are Your Ducks in a Row?

Written By Jennifer V. Boyer

To all my fellow Moms, Mommies, and Mamas:  Hopefully, you were able to rack up some quality To-Do-List-Free time in honor of Mother's Day.  It is well deserved!  (Don't worry Dads: you will get your day soo…

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Not So Fast: Limits of "Settlement Negotiation" Protections

Written By Isabelle M. Chammas and Joseph A. Schouten

Understanding How and Why "Settlement Negotiations" May Be Used Against You To promote honest and open discussions in resolving disputes, courts have adopted rules to specifically safeguard the information disclosed and e…

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Even Indirect Income from Cannabis Can Get You Banned From Bankruptcy

Written By Lance P. Martin and Tyler J. Russell

Despite widespread trends in state-level legalization and decriminalization of high-THC cannabis and growing acceptance of cannabis among Americans, cannabis and cannabis products remain illegal under federal law.  A…

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Balancing the Public Good against Barriers to Entry in Professional Licensing

Written By Whitney Campbell Christensen and J. Troy Smith, Jr.

For much of the last decade, North Carolina lawmakers have explored the concept of removing barriers to entry in a variety of professions and fields. In fact, the topic has appeared in one form or another in every Regular…

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