Federal Trade Commission Votes to Ban Employment-Based Noncompetes
by Michael B. Kent, Jr. On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission voted 3-2 to approve a final rule banning most noncompete provisions in the employment context. The rule [...]
Court Rules That COVID-19 Orders Violated Constitution
by Michael B. Kent, Jr. The North Carolina Court of Appeals recently issued an important decision addressing one of Governor Cooper’s COVID-19 “lockdown” orders. In North Carolina Bar & Tavern [...]
Short-Term Rental Regulation in North Carolina
Short-Term Rental Regulation in North Carolina by: Michael B. Kent, Jr. As one of the most visited states in America, North Carolina has seen a surge in short-term rentals (think [...]
Federal Court Upholds Property Rights Against Government Intrusion
Federal Court Upholds Property Rights Against Government Intrusion by Michael B. Kent, Jr. Last month, a federal appeals court issued an important decision curbing the government’s ability to use [...]
The Corporate Transparency Act Goes Into Effect
The Corporate Transparency Act Goes Into Effect By Tara Seidel The Corporate Transparency Act (31 U.S.C. § 5336 and regulations at 31 C.F.R. 1010.380), goes into effect in January 2024 [...]
The Importance of Recording Leases, Options, and Other Interests in Real Estate
The Importance of Recording Leases, Options, and Other Interests in Real Estate by Michael B. Kent, Jr. Do leases, options, and similar “non-ownership” interests in real estate need to [...]
