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Understanding Liability Waivers for Equine Activities in North Carolina

Written By Kristin D. Mitcham

April 1, 2025

A person's participation in equine activities, such as horseback riding, training, and competitions, involves certain inherent risk due to the foreseeability of harm that could occur when interacting with a horse. In Nort…

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Privacy and Data Security in Community Associations: Navigating Risks and Compliance

Written By Hannah M. Daigle and Mayukh Sircar, CIPP/US

March 28, 2025

Privacy and data security laws govern how organizations collect, handle, and protect personally identifiable information (PII) to ensure it is properly processed and protected. For community associations, this is especial…

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Corporate Transparency Act Shakeup: Domestic Companies off the Hook, Foreign Entities Still Reporting

Written By Adam M. Beaudoin and Matthew A. Jones

March 26, 2025

In a significant change to the Corporate Transparency Act ("CTA"), the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network ("FinCEN") has announced that U.S.-based companies are no longer required to report beneficial ownership informati…

First-to-File: A Game-Changer in US Patent Law

Written By Ryan K. Simmons

March 25, 2025

The shift in patent law from First-to-Invent to First-to-File came about over a decade ago, but still leaves many inventors scratching their heads. Is First-to-File really as simple as “first come, first served&rdquo…

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New Workplace Policies Employers Should Consider

Written By Genesis E. Torres

March 21, 2025

As the workplace landscape continues to evolve, employers must stay ahead of emerging challenges by implementing thoughtful and proactive policies. In 2025, three key areas stand out as critical for fostering a posi…

Entitled to Stay Relief? Prove it.

Written By Jameson A. Doub and Lance P. Martin

March 18, 2025

Bankruptcy is a headache for lenders. For example, you make a commercial real estate loan and record your deed of trust. The borrower pays you for a time but then defaults. You tried loan forbearance and…

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Understanding Liability Waivers for Equine Activities in North Carolina

Privacy and Data Security in Community Associations: Navigating Risks and Compliance

Corporate Transparency Act Shakeup: Domestic Companies off the Hook, Foreign Entities Still Reporting

First-to-File: A Game-Changer in US Patent Law

New Workplace Policies Employers Should Consider

Entitled to Stay Relief? Prove it.

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