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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19 Morningstar Law Group Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers
August 25, 2020
We are pleased to announce that 18 lawyers have been included in the 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America, including 5 selected as Lawyers of the Year for the Raleigh, NC metro. For the 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©, 9.4 million votes were analyzed, which resulted in the inclusion of […]
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Welcome Marie Farmer! Marie joins as Litigation Associate.
July 9, 2020
MorningstarLaw Group would like to welcome Marie Farmer to our team. Marie joined our firm on June 1st as an associate attorney in our Litigation Practice Group. Marie’s passion is tracking down the answer to obscure and complex legal questions, and then transforming legal analysis into practical action for clients and effective arguments to courts. “We are thrilled […]
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Dog Days of Summer Webinar Series: Session 4 - The State of Mergers & Acquisitions: Toto, We’re Not in Kansas Anymore!
June 12, 2020
Join us on June 25 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM for the final session of our 4 part webinar series. Our speakers will discuss the state of the mergers and acquisitions market, including impacts on M&A transactions from COVID-19 and the CARES Act. Presented by: Gene Jones (Morningstar Law Group), Kenneth Marks (High Rock Partners) & Grayson Hale (Morningstar […]
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Dog Days of Summer Webinar Series: Session 3 - The Latest on the Ever-Changing Payroll Protection Program
June 12, 2020
Join us on June 24 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM for the 3rd session of our 4 part webinar series. Our speakers will discuss recent updates to the CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program. In particular, they will review updated guidance regarding the use of loan proceeds and the implications for loan forgiveness. Presented by: Heather Dean (Hughes Pittman […]
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Dog Days of Summer Webinar Series: Session 1 - Reopening the Workplace During the Pandemic
June 8, 2020
On June 16, from 1:00 – 2:00 PM, we will take a cool dive into the challenges of reopening the workplace during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about your new responsibilities as an employer and managing your risks. The head of our employment law practice, Amie Carmack, will lead the discussion. There will be plenty […]
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Morningstar Law Group Raises Funds For Local Food Bank During COVID-19 Crisis
May 7, 2020
Last week, Morningstar Law Group rallied the troops together to donate to our local Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina, which serves Durham and Wake counties, as well as 34 other surrounding counties. We divided up into 4 teams and competed to see which team could donate the most: Team Protein, Team Veggies, […]
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Morningstar Law Group Deepens Corporate & Finance Bench Strength with Addition of Scott Ryan
April 17, 2020
Morningstar Law Group is pleased to announce that Scott Ryan has joined the firm as Senior Counsel. Scott is an experienced corporate and finance lawyer, with considerable experience in strategic financial transactions, including acquisition finance, project finance, leveraged finance, refinancing and restructuring, and mergers and acquisition matters. Scott’s restructuring experience provides unique insights that enable […]
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Partner Ken Carroll Elected Vice President
April 9, 2020
Just announced, the North Carolina Bar Association’s Board of Governors has elected our very own Ken Carroll to serve a two-year term, as Vice President. Congratulations Ken! And thank you for your service, support and dedication.
Event Recap
What Constitutes a Restrictive Covenant and Who Should Be Asked to Sign Them?
March 2, 2020
Morningstar Law Group attorneys Amie Carmack and Hank Gates answered this question and many more during their recent presentation “Restrictive Covenants in the Contexts of Sales of Business Interests & Employment” at the 2020 North Carolina Bar Association Business Law Institute. Click here for their presentation.
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Announcing our 2020 North Carolina Super Lawyers Selectees
February 17, 2020
Each of our four main practice areas and both offices are represented this year by at least one 2020 Super Lawyer! This year’s selectees include (from top to bottom, left to right): Bill Brian – Land Use/Zoning, Amie Carmack – Employment/Labor, Grayson Hale – Mergers & Acquisitions, Chris Jackson – Business Litigation, Gene Jones – […]
