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.
News
The End of an Era: North Carolina Considers the Future of Extraterritorial JurisdictionThe Morningstar - March 2024 Edition
March 9, 2024
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 to pass in the House as well. If this legislation is enacted, for the first time […]
News
New Real Estate Law in North Carolina: The Unfair Real Estate Agreements Act
March 9, 2024
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 at curtailing the […]
News
Featured Project - The Halle Companies Obtains Approval of VIRIDIS: a Vibrant, Sustainable Mixed-Use Development in West Cary
March 9, 2024
Morningstar Law Group is proud to have assisted the Halle Companies with the development of VIRIDIS: a mixed-use project within the Town of Cary’s Green Level West Destination Center. With Morningstar’s counsel, Halle Companies received unanimous approval for the development. VIRIDIS is entitled for 1300 multifamily units, 150 hotel rooms, 20,000 square feet of retail […]
News
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.
News
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 […]
News
Congratulations to 2024 Best Lawyer Amanda Bambrick
August 20, 2023
Huge congratulations to our very own Amanda Bambrick! We’re thrilled to announce that she has been selected for the 2024 Best Lawyers. With her exceptional expertise in Real Estate Law and Land Use and Zoning Law, it’s no surprise! Well deserved, Amanda!
News
A Big Week in the News for Our Real Estate & Land Use Team and Our Clients
June 26, 2023
Last week was a big week in the news for our Real Estate and Land Use team in both our Raleigh and Durham offices. Here are the headlines. From Raleigh… Morningstar Law Group is very proud to help Shaw University position itself for a strong financial future. Raleigh City Council approved Shaw’s request to rezone […]
News
Chambers USA Selects Morningstar Law Group's Land Use Practice and Partners to 2023 Rankings
June 20, 2023
Morningstar Law Group’s Real Estate and Land Use team continues to be recognized for its depth, strength, and leadership within our market. In the 2023 Chambers USA Guide, our firm and partner Bill Brian were selected to Band 1, and partners Jason Barron, Patrick Byker, and Mack Paul were selected to Band 2. Chambers USA […]
News
Welcome, Leticia Shapiro
March 15, 2023
We are excited to announce that Leticia Shapiro has joined our team. Leticia, or Tish, will be working in our Raleigh office with our Real Estate and Land Use and IP Litigation practice groups. Welcome, Tish!
Event Recap
Discussion of 2022 Study of the Impact of Bus Rapid Transit on Property Values
March 7, 2023
On behalf of the WakeUp Wake County Transportation, Land Use & Housing Committee, WakeUp Wake County board member and Morningstar Law Group partner Molly Stuart provided an exclusive look at BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) and its potential impact on our community and the Wake Transit Plan.
