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Preliminary Injunctions and Temporary Restraining Orders—What Are They?

Written By Alexander C. Dale and Jordan M. Spanner

February 18, 2022

A preliminary injunction is a pre-trial court order that stops (or sometimes mandates) action by the opposing party in a lawsuit. A party may seek a preliminary injunction when they will suffer irreparable harm…

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I-95: Car Accidents on the East Coast's Main Highway

Written By Lynwood P. Evans

February 16, 2022

One of the most dangerous roads in America travels right through North Carolina. Interstate 95 ("I-95") runs from Florida to Maine, making it a popular choice for drivers headed to work, visiting family, or taking a vacat…

HIPAA for Labor and Employment Attorneys: What you Need to Know

Written By J. Michael Fields

February 11, 2022

In their law practices, attorneys can regularly handle sensitive patient information that's protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Lawyers have a duty and responsibility to s…

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More Bad News for Non-Debtors Seeking Releases in Chapter 11

Written By Lance P. Martin

February 9, 2022

In January, we wrote about the Purdue Pharma mega-bankruptcy. A United States District Court in New York vacated Purdue Pharma's confirmed Chapter 11 plan, holding it was improper for the plan to contain non-consensu…

Community Association Building Blocks: Community Drainage and Flooding and Architectural Control Parameters

Written By Eric J. Remington and Amy P. Wang

February 4, 2022

Many homeowners in North Carolina experience issues with excessive surface water flow and localized nuisance flooding after rain events. How communities deal with these problems was the focus of Ward and Smith's lat…

Getting Rid of the Misnomer: The Risks Behind the Term "1099 Employee"

Written By Justin T. Hill

February 2, 2022

While many employers use the term "1099 employee" as a means to distinguish independent contractors from the company's W-2 employees, no such term exists from a legal standpoint. In fact, in addition to being inacc…

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Preliminary Injunctions and Temporary Restraining Orders—What Are They?

I-95: Car Accidents on the East Coast's Main Highway

HIPAA for Labor and Employment Attorneys: What you Need to Know

More Bad News for Non-Debtors Seeking Releases in Chapter 11

Community Association Building Blocks: Community Drainage and Flooding and Architectural Control Parameters

Getting Rid of the Misnomer: The Risks Behind the Term "1099 Employee"

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