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Highlights From the Intellectual Property Law Institute of the Lavender Law® Conference

Written By Erica B. E. Rogers

I recently attended the 2021 Lavender Law® Conference, a virtual event of social networking, on-demand programming, and live sessions hosted by The National LGBT Bar Association and Foundation.  The final day of t…

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Back Into the Woods: NC Order Mandates Measures for State Employees and Encourages Businesses to Take Similar Actions

Written By X. Lightfoot

On July 29, 2021, Governor Roy Cooper issued Executive Order No. 224 (the "Order"), which implements additional safety measures for workers at Cabinet agencies in the state and strongly encourages private businesses and or…

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NCGA 2021 Long Session Update

Written By Whitney Campbell Christensen

This article was co-authored by 2021 Government Relations intern Colin Russell. Since convening in January, the North Carolina General Assembly's Long Session has been marked by lengthy state budget negotiations, starts a…

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So You Have A Judgment… Now What?

Written By Tyler J. Russell and Thomas C. Wolff

In North Carolina, many lawsuits result in the entry of a judgment that establishes one party's right to collect payment of a certain amount of money from another party.  It may be easy to view the entry of judgment …

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Taking License Liberties Based on Affiliation

Written By Evan M. Musselwhite

Questions regarding general contractor licensure requirements often arise among affiliated or related companies, namely, which entities are required to have a license. The issue often arises where a licensed general contr…

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Company Names vs. Trade Names: Understanding the Legal Difference

Written By Norman J. Leonard

So you did all the hard work that was necessary to get a new business off the ground.  And you formed a new business entity with the Secretary of State to conduct that business, such as a corporation or limited l…

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