Stay informed about the latest news and events taking place at Morningstar Law Group. Here is a look at how our attorneys are making headlines.
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Garett Schwartz Joins Morningstar Law Group
September 26, 2024
We are excited to welcome attorney Garett Schwartz to the Morningstar Law Group team! Garett joins our busy Business practice group and will be working primarily with M&A team on our pipeline of AEC deals. Learn more about Garett HERE.
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Unlock Your Business with Expert Guidance and Peer Support
September 25, 2024
Free Luncheon Sponsored by Carter Bank & Trust, The Alternative Board, & Morningstar Law Group Join us on October 8 or October 10 for a free, exclusive luncheon to learn how experienced advisors and fellow business leaders can help you overcome challenges and seize new opportunities. Why Attend? Imagine having a personal board of trusted […]
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Crowdstrike, Contracts and Liability
August 22, 2024
Randy Whitmeyer’s presentation at the ProTier PeerGroup meetinng emphasized the importance of strong MSP contracts to reduce legal risks and set clear expectations. He highlighted defining service scope, limiting liability, and adopting “URL-based” terms, while ensuring MSPs avoid responsibility for third-party systems.
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Swain Wood: SCOTUS’s decision to throw out the Purdue Pharma settlement agreement was a profound mistake.
July 17, 2024
In a recent Law360 article , “High Court Made Profound Mistake in Tossing Purdue Deal,” Morningstar Law Group Partner Swain Wood discusses the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 27 decision in Harrington v. Purdue Pharma LP to throw out Purdue Pharma’s Chapter 11 plan and the multistate settlement agreement. Wood helped lead the negotiations that crafted […]
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Community Q&A - A Conversation with Eric Braun
July 14, 2024
Eric Braun is the current vice-chair of the Raleigh Housing Authority. Additionally, he is the founder of RaleighForward, a group dedicated to addressing housing and community issues in the City of Raleigh. Prior to retirement, Mr. Braun was a partner at K&L Gates where his practice was centered on land use, zoning and municipal law. […]
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Even the City Council and the County Commission Are Bound by the Constitution
July 14, 2024
Any good developer knows that it must find a way to coexist with the state and local governments. And, any well-run government entity knows that it must coexist with the development community, which ultimately is the founder of its feast and the source of nearly all its revenue through the increase in value of the […]
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The Changing Definition of Wetlands in North Carolina
July 12, 2024
In May of 2023 the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Sackett v. EPA significantly limited the scope of the Clean Water Act and reduced the number of our nation’s waterways that can be federally regulated. The result is a potential boon for developers and property owners. Background Sackett arose from a legal challenge by Idaho […]
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Taller by Transit: Raleigh is Encouraging Development Along Its Transit Corridors
July 12, 2024
The City of Raleigh has made strides recently in planning for efficient and attractive transit services. Working in partnership with Wake County and its municipalities, work has begun to transform the region with new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service along four corridors connecting in Downtown Raleigh and extending to Cary and Garner. Separately, Raleigh is […]
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Nil Ghosh to Join Panel at Future of Real Estate in Durham
June 8, 2024
Morningstar Law Group partner Nil Ghosh will join a distinguished panel at the Future of Real Estate In Durham event scheduled for 8:00am, June 18 at the Durham Convention Center. Visit HERE to learn more and register to attend.
Event Recap
RTAC ACC Lunch & Learn - Employment Law Update
April 26, 2024
We recently had the pleasure of hosting the RTAC ACC’s March 2024 Lunch & Learn at The Umstead Hotel & Spa. Morningstar Law Group attorneys Amie Carmack, Hank Gates, and Britney Weaver, along with fellow panelist Elizabeth Ramirez-Washka presented Dancin’ in the Rain – Labor & Employment Law Update to over 80 attendees. Click HERE […]