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Heads and Tails: Liability and Damages, the Two Inseparable Sides of the Same Coin in Litigation

May 20, 2016

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Written By Allen N. Trask, III
With some limited exceptions (the author is an attorney after all), every litigation case has two phases and crucial steps: liability and damages.  The…
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Did You Tell Them? Employers’ Notice Obligations Regarding Whistleblowers Under the Federal Defend Trade Secrets Act

May 19, 2016

The federal Defend Trade Secrets Act (“DTSA”), an amendment to the Theft of Trade Secrets Act, became effective May 12, 2016.  The DTSA provides…
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At Long Last: The Department of Labor Issues Final Salary Threshold Rule Effective December 1, 2016

May 18, 2016

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Written By Grant B. Osborne
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…
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Choosing Wisely – Selecting a Trustee

May 12, 2016

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Written By Virginia S. Carter
Many people use a revocable trust as part of their estate plan because of its probate avoidance and privacy benefits after death.  In addition,…
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How to Recover a Bid Deposit When a High Bidder Defaults on a Foreclosure Bid

May 12, 2016

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Written By Lance P. Martin
Recently, in In re Ballard, the North Carolina Court of Appeals issued an opinion that provides a blueprint for a lender to pocket a…
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Insurance and Liability: What You Need to Know if You Are Injured in an Automobile Accident

May 2, 2016

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Written By Jeremy M. Wilson
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Stormwater Rules Get Another Facelift

April 15, 2016

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

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