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Land use regulation affects everyone in one manner or another.  Our homes, schools, businesses, roads and parks are all subject to local government regulation as to their location, construction and how they may be used.  In North Carolina, all city and county zoning and planning regulations derive their power from state law.  That is, if […]

North Carolina recently made some big news in the entertainment world when a judge in Winston-Salem found rap star Yo Gotti liable for $6.6 million.  Even if you’re not interested in rap music or celebrities, the case is a fabulous cautionary tale about the importance of timely responding to lawsuit papers. I don’t claim to […]

Owning a business is exciting at times, frustrating at others, but always demanding.  There are so many decisions to make on a daily basis, and often, as a business owner, you not only have to make the decisions, but must also roll up your sleeves to make those decisions bear fruit.  One decision you should […]

If you have some experience with contracts, you’ve likely heard the phrase “liquidated damages.” While this term might sound mysterious to many people, the concept is relatively easy to understand. Liquidated damages are basically an agreed-upon amount of money that a party to a contract will be required to pay in the event that the […]