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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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 […]
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 […]
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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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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.
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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!
