McKinney is a principal in FMI’s strategy practice with expertise in guiding construction industry clients through complex strategic decisions by providing them with the resources they need to make informed, data-driven…
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/ Construction Law, Real Estate - Commercial
Hurricane season presents significant legal and operational challenges for North Carolina businesses.
Whether it's a hurricane hammering your business, floodwaters threatening your property, hail damaging crops, or ice storms…
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/ Environmental Law, Insurance, Labor & Employment Law
The presentation featured insights from Alex Ferri, a litigation attorney who assists construction industry clients with general litigation matters throughout all phases of the process—from investigation and pleading to trial,…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Construction Law, Government Contracting
There are a host of wide-ranging changes coming to the Internal Revenue Code ("Code") under the Act, including changes that affect tax-exempt organizations. North Carolina tax-exempt organizations should be aware of these…
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/ Education Law, Nonprofit Law, Taxation
In recent years, such programs have become increasingly popular, offering benefits to both employees and employers. However, when not structured properly, wellness programs can create various legal risks. Ensuring compliance…
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/ Health, Labor & Employment Law, Privacy
In Trump v. CASA, the Supreme Court significantly narrowed federal courts’ power to issue “universal” or “nationwide” injunctions—broad orders that bar the government from enforcing a policy against anyone, not just the parties…
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/ Administrative Law, Civil Procedure, Civil Remedies, Constitutional Law
As the population grows older, the costs associated with long-term care (LTC) present a significant and growing threat to the stability of agricultural operations. Without proper planning, farmland and other critical assets…
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/ Agriculture, Insurance, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
While openness fosters trust among members, there are instances where confidentiality is necessary for legal or practical reasons. Finding the right balance can mean the difference between a harmonious community and one fraught…
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/ Administrative Law, Business Organizations, Real Estate - Residential
While these observations might reflect genuine concerns, they are nearly impossible to act upon without more specific information. More importantly, they provide very little foundation for formal discipline if the issues…
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/ Labor & Employment Law
We are attorneys and don’t sell or broker insurance. Yet, we’re writing to alert business owners of a direct threat posed by a “set it and forget it” approach to insurance coverage. Why? Because we see firsthand the damage this…
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/ Business Organizations, Commercial Law & Contracts, Insurance
But today, large-scale agricultural operations aren’t just production-focused—they’re complex businesses operating in a dynamic, heavily regulated environment. Sophisticated growers across North Carolina are managing…
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/ Agriculture, Business Organizations, Taxation
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) opened the 2024 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection on May 20, 2025. The deadline for covered employers to file reports of workplace demographic data is Tuesday, June 24,…
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/ Administrative Law, Civil Rights, Labor & Employment Law
Sometimes, they may even accuse you of causing them harm through negligence, breach of contract, or even breach of fiduciary duty. While the typical borrower-lender relationship doesn't create a fiduciary duty, certain actions…
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/ Business Torts, Commercial Law & Contracts, Finance & Banking
In connection with the increase in the number of incidents and attacks, the scope and impact of the incidents and attacks are also growing. With the rise in frequency and impact of cybersecurity incidents and cybercrimes, many…
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/ Insurance, Privacy, Science, Computers, & Technology
Especially in the beginning stages of building a family, legal documentation is not often top of mind. However, for young families, establishing a comprehensive estate plan is an important and proactive step toward safeguarding…
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/ Family Law, Taxation, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
