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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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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Ben Martie to Join Panel Discussion of “The FDA’s Role in Regenerative Healthcare"
April 4, 2024
We’re excited for partner Ben Martie’s panel participation tomorrow at the Journal of Business and Intellectual Property Law 2024 Spring Symposium at Wake Forest University School of Law. Ben and fellow panelists will be speaking on “The FDA’s Role in Regenerative Healthcare.”
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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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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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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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Our Government Investigations, Negotiation and Litigation Practice Group Announces Strategic Alliance with Global Law Firm Cozen O'Connor
September 5, 2023
We are excited to announce that our firm’s Government Investigations, Negotiation and Litigation Practice Group (GINLit) has entered into a strategic alliance with global law firm Cozen O’Connor. Through this alliance, Morningstar Law Group partner Swain Wood, lead attorney in our GINLit group and former First Assistant Attorney General of North Carolina, will collaborate with […]
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Congratulations to 2024 Best Lawyer Amie Carmack
August 22, 2023
We are thrilled to announce that Amie Carmack has been selected for Best Lawyers 2024 in recognition of her outstanding work in Employment Law and Labor and Employment Litigation. Her dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment to her clients truly make her a leader in her field. Join us in celebrating this well-deserved accolade!
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Congratulations to Amie Carmack on Her Election to the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers
June 26, 2023
Morningstar Law Group partner Amie Carmack was recently elected as a Fellow to the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers. Election as a Fellow is the highest recognition by one’s colleagues of sustained outstanding performance in the profession, exemplifying integrity, dedication, and excellence. The College was established in 1995 through an initiative of the Council […]
Event Recap
Morningstar Law Group Hosts Lunch and Learn for Research Triangle Area Chapter of Association of Corporate Counsel
June 1, 2023
Hosting yesterday’s Lunch and Learn for our local Association of Corporate Counsel chapter (RTAC ACC) was a pleasure and honor. 70+ in-house counsel were present for Update: Avoiding and Managing Allegations of Corporate Misconduct presented by attorneys Amie Carmack, Ben Martie, and Swain Wood. Also on the panel of presenters were RTAC ACC members Diana […]
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Welcome, Kenzie Rakes!
May 22, 2023
Join us in welcoming Kenzie Rakes to Morningstar Law Group! Kenzie brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience, having previously worked at the esteemed North Carolina Department of Justice. Her impressive background and dedication to the legal field make her an invaluable addition to our team. Kenzie joins our talented Litigation and Government […]
