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…
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/ Administrative Law, Constitutional Law
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…
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/ Civil Remedies, Constitutional Law, Zoning, Planning & Land Use
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…
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/ Administrative Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Military Law
A decision by the First Circuit Court of Appeals has deepened the legal debate surrounding False Claims Act (FCA) actions based on violations of the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS). This decision has increased speculation that the…
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/ Administrative Law, Government Contracting, Health
In The Matrix, the red pill means choosing to see the real world, even if it exposes the brutality of harsh reality, whereas the blue pill means choosing blissful ignorance and returning to the simulation. In the recent…
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/ Administrative Law, Antitrust & Trade Regulation, International Law & Trade
On March 15, 2025, the Fifth Circuit granted the FTC’s motion for a 120-day stay of the agency’s appeal of the district court decision to block its proposed ban on non-competes. The Eleventh Circuit followed suit on March 20,…
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/ Administrative Law, Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Labor & Employment Law
In November 2023 we discussed the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision to strike down a Biden-era firearm regulation concerning “ghost guns,” concluding that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF)…
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/ Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law
North Carolina Senate Bill 166 (Session Law 2024-49), the majority of which became effective on September 11, 2024, amended various N.C. state building codes, regulations for contractors and design professionals, and environment…
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/ Construction Law, Insurance, Zoning, Planning & Land Use
Navigating a jury trial in an eminent domain case can feel like a high-stakes gamble. The unpredictability and inherent risks make it a daunting process for both litigants and their counsel. That is why it is important to have…
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/ Civil Procedure, Real Estate - Commercial, Zoning, Planning & Land Use
When the government exercises its power of eminent domain to take private property for public use, the U.S. Constitution requires it to provide “just compensation” to the property owner. But what does “just compensation” truly…
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/ Constitutional Law, Real Estate - Commercial, Zoning, Planning & Land Use
The concept of Artificial Intelligence (AI) “hallucinating,” i.e. generating answers and sources that do not exist, is widely sweeping the popular lexicon. However, more troubling is when AI platforms do not hallucinate at all,…
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/ Consumer Protection, Privacy, Science, Computers, & Technology
Protecting Your Rights in Eminent Domain Cases -
At our firm, we’re committed to ensuring the government doesn’t overstep its authority. Understanding the limits of the government’s eminent domain powers can give you leverage…
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/ Real Estate - Commercial, Zoning, Planning & Land Use
Protecting Your Rights in Eminent Domain Cases -
At our firm, we’re committed to ensuring the government doesn’t overstep its authority. Understanding the limits of the government’s eminent domain powers can give you leverage…
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/ Constitutional Law, Real Estate - Commercial, Zoning, Planning & Land Use
The U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) recently announced that in fiscal year 2024 (“FY2024”), settlements and judgments under the False Claims Act (“FCA”) exceeded $2.9 billion. Over $2.4 billion of such settlements and…
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/ Bankruptcy, Government Contracting, Health
What is Eminent Domain?
If you’re seeking a definition of eminent domain, you’ve likely recently received unsettling news from a government body or other entity with the power to take your property. It’s natural to ask,…
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/ Constitutional Law, Real Estate - Commercial, Zoning, Planning & Land Use
