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.
Continue Reading The “Securities Transaction” Exception: A Potent Defense to UDTP Claims
Back at the start of the pandemic, this Blog took a brief look at how the anticipated flood of business interruption insurance claims might play out under North Carolina Law:
Continue Reading NC Court Rules Business Interruption Insurance Policies Cover Pandemic Losses
Register here. In the past, this event has been held in a packed Mecklenburg
Continue Reading 8th Annual Business Court CLE is October 23, 2020
In Button v. Level Four Orthotics
Continue Reading And… Another PJ Decision (Still not that kind…): Pre-conflict contacts are relevant.
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?
In Cohen v. Continental, 2020 NCBC Order 12 (N.C. Super. Ct. Mar. 12, 2020) Judge Gale discussed several practical PJ issues – including waiver and website/e-mail contacts. Some takeaways are:
Continue Reading Another PJ Decision: Remember – PJ is a waivable defense…
Shortly after the Supreme Court’s decision in Beem USA Limited-Liability Ltd. P’ship v. Grax Consulting, LLC, — N.C. –, 838 S.E.2d 158 (2020)
Continue Reading More on PJ… (still, not that kind…): Contacts, not contracts, are key.
Though challenges to Business Court designations, i.e. subject matter jurisdiction, are relatively common (see, e.g., Business Court Retains Case Even After ‘Jurisdictional Hook’ Claim is Dismissed), challenges
Continue Reading New Opinions on PJ (No, not that kind…): NC Supreme Court Opinion on Personal Jurisdiction
This afternoon North Carolina Business Court Chief Judge Bledsoe issued an Order confirming that the Order issued by Chief Justice Beasley last Thursday applies to cases in the North Carolina
Continue Reading Chief Judge Bledsoe Confirms Application of Chief Justice Beasley’s Extension Order to NCBC Cases