Legislators returned to Raleigh this week as the special session continues. Leadership from both chambers have indicated skeletal sessions will be held over the coming days as the General Assembly awaits any potential vetoes from Governor Cooper...(read more)
Blue Moon Election Brings Record Turnout, Changes
Despite 2018 being a “blue moon” election cycle, North Carolina experienced near-record voter turnout for yesterday’s election. Once in a “blue moon,” North Carolina does not have any marquee, statewide races on the ballot. Turnout typically suffers...(read more)
New NLRB Guideline Lessens Restrictions on Employee Policies
On June 6, 2018, the General Counsel for the National Labor Relations Board ("NLRB") issued a memorandum announcing the NLRB's new approach to employers' policies, rules, and handbooks. In the past, the NLRB prohibited any rule that could...(read more)
If You Have Employees Who Live or Work in Massachusetts, You Need to Relearn Non-Competes Right Now.
For companies with employees or contractors who live or work in Massachusetts, a recently passed law has significantly changed how covenants not to compete in that state may be used. The new law, which will take effect in October 2018, contains...(read more)
Growth of Modular Construction Raises New Legal Questions
Reposted from constructionexec.com , July 27, 2018, a publication of Associated Builders and Contractors. Copyright 2018. All rights reserved. A growing number of developers, particularly in the multifamily and hospitality sectors, are using modular...(read more)
What Businesses Should Know About the 2018 North Carolina Legislative Session
The North Carolina General Assembly left Raleigh after adjusting the second year of the biennial budget and considering a number of policy issues during a six-week session. Legislators now return to their districts to campaign and are expected to be...(read more)
North Carolina Legislative Update, June 22, 2018
This week legislators focused on veto overrides, constitutional amendments, and local bills as leadership announced a goal of finishing this year’s session next week. Veto Overrides ( S486 , S757 ) Legislators overrode two of Governor Cooper’s...(read more)
North Carolina Legislative Update, June 15, 2018
Legislators worked long hours this week in an effort to finish up their work. They're expected to wrap up most of their bills of statewide significance Friday, taking up local bills and constitutional amendments next week while waiting for any...(read more)