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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The Morningstar - March 2024 Edition
March 9, 2024
Featured Article – The End of an Era: North Carolina Considers the Future of Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Legislation currently pending in the North Carolina General Assembly is poised to eliminate the extraterritorial jurisdiction of North Carolina’s cities. The current bill has passed in the Senate, and, with the support of the State’s Republican lawmakers, is likely […]
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The Morningstar - March 2024 Edition
March 9, 2024
Featured Article – Exploring North Carolina’s New Protections for Vulnerable Homeowners In August of 2023, Gov. Roy Cooper signed into law the Unfair Real Estate Agreements Act. Broadly supported by organizations from the North Carolina Real Estate Commission and the North Carolina Land Title Association to the AARP and Zillow, the new law is aimed […]
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Super Lawyers® At Your Service
January 16, 2024
You will unlikely see them wearing red capes or leaping tall buildings, but you can easily find them hard at work on behalf of their clients and communities. We proudly announce that 13 of our attorneys have been named to the 2024 Super Lawyers® list. Congratulations to each of them for this well-deserved recognition! Keep […]
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7 Morningstar Law Group Lawyers Selected by Their Peers to Business NC Legal Elite 2024
January 14, 2024
Congratulations to our colleagues selected by their peers to Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite 2024! Pictured left to right, top to bottom: Chris Graebe, Litigation; Will Graebe, Young Guns; Shannon Joseph, Litigation; Gene Jones, Business; John Kivus, Intellectual; Molly Stuart, Real Estate; and Jennifer Van Doren, Intellectual.
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Recognition That's All About Our Clients
January 13, 2024
We’re a bit late sharing the news, but for us, it’s never too late to give a shout-out to our amazing clients. For 2024, Morningstar Law Group, comprised of 36 attorneys and 13 staffers, was ranked as a Best Law Firm® by Best Lawyers across 23 practice areas. Our Land Use and Zoning practice group […]
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Congratulations to Hank Gates and Ben Martie, Welcome to the Partnership!
January 12, 2024
Morningstar Law Group is extremely pleased to announce that attorneys Hank Gates and Ben Martie were recently invited to join the partnership. Both attorneys exemplify our core value of being client-focused. We look forward to their years of continued excellence in law practice and tireless dedication to their clients and colleagues. We are proud of […]
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John Kivus to Join Panel at Annual Symposium
January 11, 2024
John Kivus, Morningstar Law Group partner focusing on IP and software litigation, will be among the featured panel of experts at the North Carolina Journal of Law and Technology (JOLT) annual symposium on January 26th. Co-sponsored by the UNC Graduate and Professional Student Government, the discussion will center around Reframing IP Rights in the AI […]
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Welcome, Attorney Oscar Castro
November 15, 2023
We are excited to welcome Oscar Castro to North Carolina and to Morningstar Law Group. Oscar joined our firm late summer after his cross-country move St. George, Utah. Prior to his move, Oscar practiced in the Utah offices of Dentons Durham Jones Pinegar. At Morningstar, Oscar will work with our Litigation Practice Group in the […]
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Morningstar Law Group Attorneys Team Up with Local Firm, State AG, and UNC NC to Reverse NCAA's Eligibility Decision
October 5, 2023
Announced today, the NCAA reversed its earlier decision to deny wide receiver Tez Walker eligibility to play this fall for the UNC Tarheels. Attorneys from Cheshire Parker and Schneider, PLLC, and Morningstar Law Group attorneys Chris Graebe, Swain Wood, and Will Graebe represented Walker. In their statement, the team shared, “We could not be more […]
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Congratulations to 2024 Best Lawyer Chris Graebe
August 28, 2023
Congratulations to Chris Graebe for being recognized by his peers as a leader in the North Carolina legal community and for his selection to the 2024 Best Lawyers. Chris was named to the “Bet-the-Company Litigation” and “Commercial Litigation” lists. This honor reflects Chris’s deep knowledge of the law and unmatched commitment to his clients.
