The attorneys at Morningstar Law Group are leaders who are frequently asked to share their legal insights and expertise. Here is a sampling of the wisdom our attorneys are sharing at industry conferences, in published articles, and at continuing legal education events.
Insight
Raleigh’s Annexation Policy – What Developers Need to Know
February 12, 2026
Insight by Morningstar Law Group Partner Molly Stuart There has been some confusion about whether the City of Raleigh has halted annexations. In short: Raleigh has not enacted a moratorium. But the City has temporarily narrowed eligibility for certain annexation requests. What’s Changed? Raleigh’s annexation policy generally allows annexation eligibility based on several factors—such as […]
Insight
Toward the Free Use of Land: SchoolDev East, LLC v. Town of Wake Forest
April 9, 2025
Insight by Morningstar Law Group Partner Jeff Roether On December 13, 2024, the Supreme Court of North Carolina issued a ruling in Schooldev East, LLC, v. Town of Wake Forest (Case No. 268A22) which reaffirmed North Carolina’s public policy in favor of “the free and unrestricted use and enjoyment of land” and the protection of […]
Insight
Real Estate & Land Use Client Alert: NC Senate Decision Overrides Governor's Veto and Impacts Builders & Developers
August 31, 2023
On Wednesday, August 16, the North Carolina Senate overrode Governor Roy Cooper’s veto of HB 488. Of particular relevance to builders and developers, Section 9 of HB 488 mandates that the Building Code Council amend the North Carolina State Building Code to: This section became effective when it became law. Additionally, the bill overall aims […]
Insight
A Spotlight on Black History - Week 4
February 27, 2023
Our Firm’s social committee, led by our amazing associates, is celebrating Black History Month by shining the spotlight on a different Black lawyer, judge, or other trailblazer in North Carolina who impacted the legal profession. “Throughout history, Black people have faced great adversity in the pursuit of joining the legal profession and achieving equality in […]
Insight
A Spotlight on Black History - Week 3
February 20, 2023
Our Firm’s social committee, led by our amazing associates, is celebrating Black History Month by shining the spotlight on a different Black lawyer, judge, or other trailblazer in North Carolina who impacted the legal profession. “Throughout history, Black people have faced great adversity in the pursuit of joining the legal profession and achieving equality in […]
Insight
A Spotlight on Black History - Week 2
February 13, 2023
Our Firm’s social committee, led by our amazing associates, is celebrating Black History Month by shining the spotlight on a different Black lawyer, judge, or other trailblazer in North Carolina who impacted the legal profession. “Throughout history, Black people have faced great adversity in the pursuit of joining the legal profession and achieving equality in […]
Insight
A Spotlight on Black History
February 6, 2023
Our Firm’s social committee, led by our amazing associates, is celebrating Black History Month by shining the spotlight on a different Black lawyer, judge, or other trailblazer in North Carolina who impacted the legal profession. “Throughout history, Black people have faced great adversity in the pursuit of joining the legal profession and achieving equality in […]
Insight
Back on Track: How "Amtrak Joe" Biden Can Overcome the Legal Morass Which Will Attempt to Derail His Railroad Revolution
September 26, 2022
As Published in the North Carolina Journal of Law & Technology, Volume 22, Issue 4, May 7, 2021 In November of 2020, a known train enthusiast was elected to the Oval Office: President Joe Biden. With this leadership in mind, is the United States finally going to create a healthy and functioning passenger rail system? […]
Insight
Morningstar Law Group's Mack Paul Looks at 2021
March 11, 2021
Mack Paul, a partner in our firm’s Real Estate and Land Use practice group, joined two other local business leaders in an interview with Triangle Business Journal (TBJ) regarding their business outlook for 2021. Asked “Based on the information you have now, how do you see your company performing in 2021? What do you think […]
Insight
2019 CLE: Real Estate and Land Use Update
May 10, 2019
At Morningstar Law Group’s annual CLE program, Amanda Mann, Partner with Morningstar Law Group, provided an update on current issues related to real estate and land use. Click here to review her presentation.
