Print PDF Share The North Carolina General Assembly started its 2026 session on Tuesday. Both houses gave preliminary approval to a Medicaid bill. Gov. Josh Stein also presented his 2026 budget recommendations for legislative…
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Print PDF Share North Carolina voters on Tuesday selected party nominees in important federal and state races. Note: Results are unofficial at this point until certified later by county and state election officials…
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On February 26, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced a new proposed rule (the “Rule”) clarifying the classification of independent contractors versus employees – the third change to independent contractor…
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Recent developments in a Southern District of New York criminal case serve as a cautionary tale about the risks of using artificial intelligence (“AI”) tools for legal strategy and communications…
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North Carolina state government leaders this year are likely to consider important issues including a state budget bill, funding for education and health care (including Medicaid), and various policy issues…
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A recent survey of more than 100 physicians across more than 200 specialties found that 67% use artificial intelligence (AI) tools daily in their practice, whether for scheduling, diagnostics, patient care, billing, or…
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From the inauguration of the new presidential administration to the conclusion of the recent government shutdown, we saw no shortage of consequential political events in 2025…
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When a health care provider receives a subpoena or similar demand for patient information, the response can be fraught with legal risk. Providers often feel confused and pressured to comply—sometimes leading to inadvertent…
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Non-governmental, tax-exempt employers (i.e., non-profit organizations) that sponsor 457(b) deferred compensation plans should add this item to their year-end to-do lists: amending the plan to comply with the SECURE 2.0 Act of…
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When a North Carolina employer’s job postings attract California applicants, the company may get caught in California’s web of privacy laws. Accordingly, businesses with California connections, including out-of-state employers…
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Legislators left Raleigh on Tuesday after passing a crime bill and some appropriation bills although they did not reach agreement on additional funding for Medicaid…
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Particularly since pandemic-era vaccination requirements, American employers have faced increasing enforcement actions and litigation regarding religious accommodation requests. Additionally, in 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court in…
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Many businesses rely on independent contractors to stay flexible, control costs, and meet fluctuating demand, but misclassifying those workers can carry massive financial consequences. On July 17, 2025, the Fourth Circuit…
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Legislators left Raleigh on Wednesday after passing an appropriations bill and overriding a number of vetoes by Gov. Josh Stein.
New Appropriations Bill
Both houses this week adopted H 125, which provides various…
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Legislators left Raleigh on Thursday after a flurry of activity and adoption of many bills. They did not reach agreement on a new two-year budget (S 257) and may continue work on it and other spending bills when they return…
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