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Get Set for an Insurance Law Update with Amy Wooten at the 2023 Insurance Law Section Spotlight!

May 8, 2023

Attorney Amy Wooten will be showcasing first and third-party insurance coverage types at the upcoming North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA) Insurance Law Section Spotlight.…

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Fourth Circuit Says “Do the Math” For Attorneys’ Fees Awards

May 5, 2023

Written By Lilian L. Faulconer and Lance P. Martin

In North Carolina, a loan agreement can require a borrower to pay attorneys’ fees upon default to reimburse the lender for collection expenses. The…

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Commentary on Franchising Myths from the FTC

May 3, 2023

Written By Arthur J. DeBaugh and Olivia G. Lewis

Drive down almost any busy street, and you’ll see numerous examples of well-known franchises, from McDonald’s to Ace Hardware. You may have considered opening…

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Get Ready, Texas! Adam Beaudoin is Bringing His Insights to the 2023 CAI Annual Conference

May 2, 2023

Get ready, y’all! The 2023 CAI Annual Conference and Exposition: Community NOW is comin’ to Texas, where everything’s bigger and better. The four-day extravaganza…

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Media Mention: Emily Massey Interviewed by Law360

May 1, 2023

Recently, Law 360 interviewed labor and employment attorney Emily Massey regarding the ongoing legal battle over the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in the Bostock…

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Drake Brinkley Joins NC State Engineering Foundation Board of Directors

May 1, 2023

Attorney Drake Brinkley has been appointed to the North Carolina State University Engineering Foundation Board of Directors. As a board member, Drake will leverage…

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Has Your Business Attorney Met Your Estate Planning Attorney?

April 28, 2023

Written By Richard J. Crow and Zachary F. Lamb

Every business should have documentation that confirms its ownership, management, and governance structures. If the business has more than one owner, the documentation should…