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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Alert: New NC Executive Order Bans Gatherings Over 50, Closes Some Businesses
March 24, 2020
On Monday, March 23, 2020, the Governor of North Carolina signed a new Executive Order applicable statewide that tightened the ban on mass gatherings to a threshold of 50 people (previous ban was 100), closed certain businesses, and extended the closure of K-12 public schools through May 15, 2020 (the “Order”): https://files.nc.gov/governor/documents/files/EO120.pdf. The Order is […]Insight
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Alert: Employers Need to Evaluate Risks Associated with Employee Social Security Payroll Tax Deferral
September 4, 2020
As you may have heard, President Trump issued an executive order a few weeks ago allowing employers to defer (delay) certain payroll tax withholdings that would otherwise be due on wages paid in September – December 2020 pay periods (a link to the Order is below). It is important to understand that this is a […]Insight
Frequently Asked Questions - Publishing Agreements
July 19, 2018
What rights does a publisher acquire from an author? What rights should an author grant? A publisher typically wants the author to authorize an exclusive, worldwide license to exercise all of the author’s rights under copyright and the ability to authorize others to do so throughout the entire term and territory of the agreement. This might serve an author’s purposes but only if it doesn’t constitute “biting at air.” Know what your publisher has accomplished for writers who came before you with respect to each of the rights under discussion. Ascertain whether your publisher has arranged for such things as foreign-language editions or the sale of motion picture rights, and if not, grant such rights sparingly if at all. Negotiate a reversion of any right not exploited by the publisher within a reasonable period.News
Hot in the Shade: Inside Durham’s New Tree Preservation Rules for Developers
March 9, 2024
On September 5, 2023, the City of Durham adopted a text change to its Unified Development Ordinance (“UDO”), which sets new rules for phased development and tree preservation for new developments. These changes, which were in part modeled on the Town of Cary’s grading ordinance, will significantly affect future projects in Durham. It is not […]News
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 […]News
We Love Our Super Lawyers!
February 14, 2023
We saved this news for Valentine’s Day! Eleven of our attorneys were selected to 2023 Super Lawyers, including two attorneys recognized as “Rising Stars.” Attorneys selected: Congratulations to all for the well-deserved recognition!News
"Best Law Firm" in National and Metropolitan Tiers
November 23, 2022
We are pleased to announce, a bit belatedly (we’ve been nose-down working hard for our clients), that Morningstar Law Group was named to the list of Best Law Firms for 2023. At the national level, we were recognized for our work in Land Use & Zoning Law. And at the metropolitan level, we were recognized […]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 […]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 […]Event Recap
RTAC ACC Lunch & Learn: Back to the Future - Considerations for Drafting & Negotiating Contracts
May 25, 2022
We were incredibly excited to sponsor the RTAC ACC May Lunch & Learn and to have the opportunity to host the event IN PERSON! Thanks to all of the corporate attorneys who attended the event and to our awesome panel (listed below). And thanks to Mitchell Casteel Catering for a delicious lunch and over-the-top service. […]