In recent years, such programs have become increasingly popular, offering benefits to both employees and employers. However, when not structured properly, wellness programs can create various legal risks. Ensuring compliance…
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/ Health, Labor & Employment Law, Privacy
In Trump v. CASA, the Supreme Court significantly narrowed federal courts’ power to issue “universal” or “nationwide” injunctions—broad orders that bar the government from enforcing a policy against anyone, not just the parties…
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/ Administrative Law, Civil Procedure, Civil Remedies, Constitutional Law
As the population grows older, the costs associated with long-term care (LTC) present a significant and growing threat to the stability of agricultural operations. Without proper planning, farmland and other critical assets…
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/ Agriculture, Insurance, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
While openness fosters trust among members, there are instances where confidentiality is necessary for legal or practical reasons. Finding the right balance can mean the difference between a harmonious community and one fraught…
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/ Administrative Law, Business Organizations, Real Estate - Residential
While these observations might reflect genuine concerns, they are nearly impossible to act upon without more specific information. More importantly, they provide very little foundation for formal discipline if the issues…
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/ Labor & Employment Law
We are attorneys and don’t sell or broker insurance. Yet, we’re writing to alert business owners of a direct threat posed by a “set it and forget it” approach to insurance coverage. Why? Because we see firsthand the damage this…
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/ Business Organizations, Commercial Law & Contracts, Insurance
But today, large-scale agricultural operations aren’t just production-focused—they’re complex businesses operating in a dynamic, heavily regulated environment. Sophisticated growers across North Carolina are managing…
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/ Agriculture, Business Organizations, Taxation
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) opened the 2024 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection on May 20, 2025. The deadline for covered employers to file reports of workplace demographic data is Tuesday, June 24,…
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/ Administrative Law, Civil Rights, Labor & Employment Law
Sometimes, they may even accuse you of causing them harm through negligence, breach of contract, or even breach of fiduciary duty. While the typical borrower-lender relationship doesn't create a fiduciary duty, certain actions…
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/ Business Torts, Commercial Law & Contracts, Finance & Banking
In connection with the increase in the number of incidents and attacks, the scope and impact of the incidents and attacks are also growing. With the rise in frequency and impact of cybersecurity incidents and cybercrimes, many…
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/ Insurance, Privacy, Science, Computers, & Technology
Especially in the beginning stages of building a family, legal documentation is not often top of mind. However, for young families, establishing a comprehensive estate plan is an important and proactive step toward safeguarding…
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/ Family Law, Taxation, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
However, creating pet policies is only half the battle—consistent and proper enforcement is key to handling pet disputes. Remember, service and emotional support animals are not pets, so keep in mind that the pet policy does…
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/ Administrative Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Real Estate - Residential
Whether you're the appellant or the appellee, knowing when an argument is properly preserved goes a long way. The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit publishes very few opinions, so finding a roadmap for issue…
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/ Civil Procedure, Criminal Law
One in four parents living with a child in the United States today are unmarried. Of these, 35% of all unmarried parents are living with a partner. In the event the relationship goes south, do unmarried fathers have rights to…
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/ Civil Procedure, Conflict of Laws, Family Law
For construction company owners and managers, understanding antitrust laws and implementing effective compliance measures isn't just good business practice, it's essential protection against potentially devastating legal…
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/ Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Commercial Law & Contracts, Construction Law
