When it comes to confidentiality designations, “Attorneys’ Eyes Only” (“AEO”) typically offers the most stringent level of “protection” for sensitive information disclosed during a case. No one except the attorneys
Continue Reading Confidential. To a point. The Business Court Takes On “Attorneys’ Eyes Only” Designations
What exactly is the “securities transaction” exception to a UDTP claim? As highlighted by the Business Court’s recent decision in Aym Technologies, LLC v. Scopia Capital Management, LPC et al.
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An “introduction” section in a complaint can set the stage for the case and the claims being asserted. It can forecast and outline
Continue Reading An “Introduction” in a Complaint: How Much Is Too Much?
We know that only certain types of claims can trigger Business Court jurisdiction. See N.C.G.S. 7A-45.4. But what
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Arbitration is supposed to be a less formal, more efficient way of resolving a dispute. More and more, though, we see certain threshold issues—like whether a dispute is ‘arbitrable’ in
Continue Reading N.C. Business Court Brings Clarity to Issues of Arbitrability
A “failed deal” or contract often gives rise to claims for breach of contract, fraud, and/or negligent misrepresentation.
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In Curvature, Inc. v. Cantel Computer Servs. Ltd., 2019 NCBC 47 (N.C.
Continue Reading When the (International) Shoe Doesn’t Fit
In Southern Environmental Law Center v. Saylor et al.
Continue Reading Can a Private Corporation Be Required to Produce Its “Public” Records?
In Reynolds American Inc. v. Third Motion Equities Master Fund Ltd. et al., 2019 NCBC 35 (N.C. Super.
Continue Reading When It’s Time for a Second Opinion
In N.C. Dep’t of Revenue v. Tri-State Scrap Metal, Inc. et al., 2019 NCBC 41 (N.C. Super. Ct. July
Continue Reading When It Pays to Be Scrappy