Brooks Pierce attorney Ryan Fairchild was recently interviewed by Business North Carolina about the continued development and future of the esports industry. The profile provides insights into the causes of esports growth, contracts for individual...(read more)
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Forbes Names Brooks Pierce One of “America's Top Trusted Corporate Law Firms”
Brooks Pierce has been named to Forbes’ inaugural list of “America’s Top Trusted Corporate Law Firms.” The firm’s capital markets practice was listed as its “Most Recommended Practice Area” based on a survey of attorneys nationwide. In all, the...(read more)
Brooks Pierce Partner Quoted in WRAL Article on Video Doorbell Privacy Concerns
Brooks Pierce partner Will Quick was recently quoted in an article on police officers using video doorbell footage to solve crimes. The article, entitled “Garner Police, Residents with Surveillance Cameras Team Up to Fight Crime,” discusses how...(read more)
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North Carolina Legislative Update, October 11, 2019
The impasse between Governor Roy Cooper and the General Assembly over the 2019 budget bill ( H966 ) continued this week, as Legislators considered some additional “mini-budget” bills. The House overrode Governor Cooper’s veto of H966 on September 11...(read more)
What North Carolina Businesses Need to Know About the California Consumer Privacy Act
Consumer privacy laws enacted on the other side of the country could have big implications for businesses here in North Carolina. On January 1, 2020, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) will take effect. This is a sweeping law that applies...(read more)
US Department of Labor Announces Final Rule on New Salary Levels for White Collar Overtime Exemptions
On September 24, 2019, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) released its final Overtime Rule, which increases the minimum weekly salary threshold for white collar positions exempt from overtime. According to the Final Rule, the new minimum...(read more)