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The federal Defend Trade Secrets Act (“DTSA”), an amendment to the Theft of Trade Secrets Act, became effective May 12, 2016.  The DTSA provides…

After almost a year of speculation and concern, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) today, May 18, 2016, issued its long-awaited Final Rule on…

Many people use a revocable trust as part of their estate plan because of its probate avoidance and privacy benefits after death.  In addition,…

Recently, in In re Ballard, the North Carolina Court of Appeals issued an opinion that provides a blueprint for a lender to pocket a…

On February 15, 2016, the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission (“EMC”) published proposed changes to various stormwater rules.  The public hearing process is currently…

When separated or divorced parents share the responsibility for financial support of their minor children, the determination of which parent pays for the children’s…