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5440 Wade Park Boulevard
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Raleigh, NC 27607, United States
Phone: (919) 828-5100
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Anesthesia in North Carolina Dentistry: Safety, Regulation, and Future Trends

The administration of anesthesia in dental offices across North Carolina is under heightened scrutiny. A series of tragic patient deaths, public advocacy, and legislative interest have prompted the North Carolina State Board of…more
 /  Administrative Law, Consumer Protection, Health

Supreme Court Restricts Universal Injunctions in Landmark Ruling for Executive Authority

In a landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on June 27, 2025, that federal courts generally lack the authority to block government policies from being enforced against nonparties, not just the plaintiffs in a case…more
 /  Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Immigration Law

Understanding the Limits of Employer Liability Under North Carolina’s Woodson Exception

The exclusivity provision of the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act (the “Act”) normally prevents an employee from suing his employer in civil court for work injuries.  The employee is normally relegated to filing a…more
 /  Civil Remedies, Labor & Employment Law, Workers' Compensation

Eminent Domain Compensation: How Much Is Your Property Worth?

How Property Owners Can Maximize Their Recovery When the government exercises its power of eminent domain – the right to take private property for public use – it must pay the property owner just compensation. But what does that…more
 /  Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, Zoning, Planning & Land Use

Supreme Court Unanimously Rejects “Background Circumstances” Requirement for “Reverse Discrimination” Claims

The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously held on June 5, 2025, that majority group plaintiffs are not required to meet a heightened evidentiary standard of showing “background circumstances” to establish a prima facie case of reverse…more
 /  Civil Rights, Labor & Employment Law

We Can Work It Out: U.S. Department of Labor Pauses Reliance on 2024 Independent Contractor Rule in its Enforcement of Independent Contractor Misclassification

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is again signaling changes in how it will evaluate independent contractor relationships in its enforcement actions. In 2024, the department issued a final rule that revised the standards for…more
 /  Administrative Law, Labor & Employment Law

NC Court of Appeals Denies Motion to Add Self-Insurance Association in Asbestos Exposure Case

In a published decision with a dissent, the NC Court of Appeals denied the Plaintiff’s motion to add North Carolina Self-Insurance Security Association as a party to the claim…more
 /  Bankruptcy, Insurance, Workers' Compensation

Slip, Trip, Splash: Summer Hazards on Commercial Property

Summer brings sunshine, sandals—and a spike in slip-and-fall accidents. As crowds flock to pools, amusement parks, outdoor malls, and restaurants with patios, property owners and businesses need to stay vigilant…more
 /  Insurance, Personal Injury, Real Estate - Commercial

Hiring Seasonal Employees for the Summer? Catch Up on the Latest in Federal Overtime Law.

With summer nearing, employers across North Carolina and the country are swelling their ranks with seasonal employees. This article aims to update employers about the current state of federal law for paying workers who work…more
 /  Administrative Law, Labor & Employment Law, Taxation

NC Court Clarifies That Prior Settlement Does Not Preclude New Workers’ Comp Claim for Subsequent Injury

In Collins v. Wieland Copper Prods., LLC, _____ N.C. App. ______, 910 S.E.2d 373 (2024), the Court of Appeals held that a prior settlement agreement with an employee for a prior work injury did not bar the employee from pursuing…more
 /  Labor & Employment Law, Workers' Compensation

U.S. Supreme Court Authorizes Immediate Changes at Independent Federal Agencies

Individuals and businesses regulated by independent federal agencies may find immediate changes in agency leadership following a May 22, 2025, ruling by the United States Supreme Court…more
 /  Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, Elections & Politics

DOJ Invites Whistleblowers to Report Tariff Fraud

On May 12, 2025, head of the Department of Justice Criminal Division Matthew Galeotti delivered a speech in which he stated that the Department augmented its corporate whistleblower program to prioritize the following subject…more
 /  Criminal Law, Government Contracting, International Law & Trade

An Administrative State No Longer: How North Carolina May Reduce Executive Authority

The distinctions and relationships between the three branches of government—legislative, judicial, and administrative—are not static, but ever-changing, both at the federal and state levels. The separation of powers required by…more
 /  Administrative Law, Constitutional Law

Understanding Attorney’s Fees and Costs Reimbursement in North Carolina Land Condemnation Cases

It is one of the most common assumptions made by clients in litigation: “If I win, the other side will have to pay my attorney’s fees, right?” Unfortunately, that assumption is often wrong—especially in North Carolina. The short…more
 /  Civil Remedies, Constitutional Law, Zoning, Planning & Land Use

Supreme Court Cert Denials: Beyond the Headlines

While legal analysts focus on landmark Supreme Court decisions each term, equally significant are the cases the Court declines to hear. These certiorari denials often reveal critical jurisprudential trends that shape litigation…more
 /  Administrative Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Military Law
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