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"But We Were Just Negotiating:" Understanding When A String Of Communications (Even Emails) May Establish a Binding Contract

Written By Justin M. Lewis and Jane Francis Nowell

Techlaw: Parties negotiating the terms of a deal must understand when the negotiating stops and a binding contract has been created, even if there is only a string of emails. The first draft of an agreement is rarely…

Isabelle Chammas Selected for Encounter Wilmington's Inaugural Class

Attorney Isabelle Chammas has been selected to join the first cohort of Encounter Wilmington.  This new program, launched by the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, is designed to immerse participants in the business com…

The #AD Vantage Point: Navigating the FTC Endorsement Guides, Part I

Written By Lilian L. Faulconer and Erica B. E. Rogers

Our colleague Clint Cogburn recently wrote an article discussing the guidance provided by the NCAA's Interim NIL Policy, released in May 2022.  But the NCAA and individual states are not the only players establi…

Get Ready for the 2022 Business North Carolina CEO Summit

The 2022 Business North Carolina CEO Summit is almost here, and we're excited to be a sponsor.  The two-day event kicks off on October 3 at the Carolina Hotel in Pinehurst. This is one of the most highly-anticip…

Register for NACD's Leading from the Boardroom: Taking ESG from Concept to Action Forum

This October, the National Association of Corporate Directors - Research Triangle Chapter (NACD) is hosting an exclusive leadership forum designed for corporate directors and C-suite executives who want…

Media Mention: Lily Faulconer Discusses Online Sports Betting Dilemma with Marketplace Reporter

Want to place online bets on sports in North Carolina? Currently, that's strictly prohibited in the state. At this point, it's anyone's guess if lawmakers will ever agree to legalize it. So what's the harm? Marketplace r…