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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Welcome Ann Anderson to Our Real Estate & Land Use Team!
October 21, 2025
We’re excited to welcome Ann Anderson to Morningstar Law Group! Ann joins us as Counsel in our Real Estate and Land Use practice, bringing extensive experience in land use, planning, zoning, and civil litigation. Before joining Morningstar, Ann served as Town Attorney for Chapel Hill and as a tenured professor at the UNC School of […]
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Partner Mack Paul to Speak at Museum of Durham History Exhibit Opening
October 17, 2025
We’re proud to share that Morningstar Law Group partner Mack Paul will be speaking tonight at the Museum of Durham History for the opening of Made in the Triangle: The Story of RTP. The exhibit celebrates the visionaries who helped establish Research Triangle Park — including insights from Mack’s forthcoming book, MIRACLE ROAD: The Story of Research […]
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Morningstar Law Group is proud to support the MBA Real Estate Program at North Carolina Central University!
October 10, 2025
Yesterday, attorneys Molly Stuart, Tish Shapiro, and staff member Branden Foster participated in the program’s Real Estate Week, engaging with undergraduate and MBA students interested in careers in real estate. We’re honored to help foster the next generation of real estate professionals and to continue our partnership with NCCU’s outstanding program.
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Land Use Attorneys and Firm Ranked in Chambers USA 2025
June 9, 2025
🌟 We’re proud to share that Morningstar Law Group has once again been recognized in Chambers USA 2025 for excellence in Real Estate and Land Use law. 🌟 Our firm received a Band 1 ranking, the highest recognition in this category for North Carolina. In addition: 🏅 Bill Brian was individually ranked in Band 1, […]
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Morningstar's Nil Ghosh Appointed to RDUAA
April 10, 2025
We’re thrilled to announce that Nil Ghosh, partner at Morningstar Law Group, has been appointed to the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority (RDUAA) by the Durham Board of County Commissioners! RDUAA—established way back in 1939—is the powerhouse team behind one of the fastest-growing airports in the country. In just the last year, RDU welcomed over 15 million […]
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Le'Ron Byrd and Hunter Winstead Join Morningstar Law Group
April 3, 2025
Please join us in giving a warm welcome to two outstanding attorneys who recently joined Morningstar Law Group! Le’Ron Byrd is a seasoned commercial and business litigation attorney who helps clients—ranging from businesses to nonprofits—navigate complex civil disputes. From state and federal court litigation to nationwide post-judgment collection and construction-related matters, Le’Ron brings strategic insight […]
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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 […]
