Legislators released, debated, and passed budget adjustments for the 2019 fiscal year this week. The legislation appropriates $23.9 billion of FY19, which represents an increase of approximately 3.9% over last year. The budget process typically...(read more)
North Carolina Legislative Update, May 25, 2018
This was another quiet week at the General Assembly as legislators continued work on the budget behind closed doors. Schedule Budget chairs have indicated that a finalized budget could be released early next week and could be passed by June 1st. The...(read more)
North Carolina Legislative Update, May 21, 2018
North Carolina Legislators returned to Raleigh last week for their “short session” with a focus on revising the State budget bill passed last year. There was not much formal action in the two days the legislators returned to Raleigh, but lots of...(read more)
NC Supreme Court Reinforces Need for Precision in Trade Secret Misappropriation Claims
Bringing a trade secret misappropriation claim in North Carolina may not be as easy as you think. In Krawiec v. Manly , the North Carolina Supreme Court recently made clear that any company seeking to protect its trade secrets through litigation...(read more)
North Carolina Legislative Update, May 11, 2018
PRIMARY ELECTIONS HELD MAY 8— LEGISLATORS RETURN TO RALEIGH ON MAY 16— May is a busy month for elections and government in North Carolina. Primary elections were held for certain federal, state and local offices on May 8th and Legislators return to...(read more)
New Salary History Bans Change Hiring Practices
This article was originally published in the Geneva Group International (GGI) Labour Law Practice Spring 2018 Newsletter. It has been republished here with permission. Over the past year, numerous state and local governments across the U.S. have...(read more)
Of Course I Meant to Send the Email, But Not to the Criminal - Court Rules that Companies Have a Duty to Train Employees on Cybersecurity Practices
With the April 17 tax deadline fast approaching, businesses need to remain vigilant for employee reports (or more likely questions) about fraudulent tax returns being filed in their names. Multiple employee reports of fraudulent tax returns could be...(read more)
The Business of Being a Pro Gamer: Four Ways to Protect Your Value
This article was originally published in The Esports Observer on Feb. 28, 2018. It has been republished here with permission. In Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, how you invest your resources is a crucial part of a team’s winning strategy. Players...(read more)