Legislators left Raleigh on Tuesday after passing a crime bill and some appropriation bills although they did not reach agreement on additional funding for Medicaid. Learn more in this Brooks Pierce Capital Dispatch: ow.ly/nNeb50X2Zvx

We’re hiring! Brooks Pierce is currently seeking a Corporate and Transactional Legal Assistant - Raleigh. For more information on the position and how to apply, click here: ow.ly/mbkT50X2TON

Brooks Pierce partner Anna Tison was recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in America® “Ones to Watch” for Real Estate Law. Congratulations, Anna! ow.ly/hzjP50X3Hw6

Brooks Pierce is pleased to welcome three attorneys, Janelle Ariota, Ryan Valerio and Mae Zeitouni to the firm! ow.ly/IhlC50X4CPi

Brooks Pierce will host a D&I Seminar from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7 in Greensboro. The seminar will explore the latest legal updates on diversity and inclusion in the workplace and beyond. ow.ly/sMLE50X51v7

In a recent article for American Health Law Association's Health Law Weekly, Brooks Pierce partners Beth Langley and Claire O’Brien outline key considerations when negotiating and renewing employment agreements for health care professionals. ow.ly/CkjO50X5JPV

Brooks Pierce partner Elizabeth Troutman was recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in America® “Ones to Watch” for Commercial Litigation, Education Law, Labor and Employment Law - Management, and Litigation - Labor and Employment. ow.ly/K03Y50X69y3

The CCPAB recently announced its largest penalty to date, $1.35 million against the Tractor Supply Company for a series of alleged CCPA violations. Employers should act now to determine if they are subject to the CCPA. Learn more: ow.ly/ZAYb50X6hVn

Brooks Pierce partner Kearns Davis will present his 20th annual Federal Criminal Case Law Update at the North Carolina Bar Association's Annual Review on October 16-17. Learn more: ow.ly/NAbS50X7jbQ

Brooks Pierce proudly congratulates associates Janelle Ariota, Ryan Valerio, and Mae Zeitouni on being sworn in this morning before the North Carolina Court of Appeals.

Brooks Pierce associate Katie Wong was recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in America® “Ones to Watch” for Intellectual Property Law. Congratulations, Katie! ow.ly/BRQo50X8IQB

Brooks Pierce proudly sponsors Glenwood Together’s Glenwood Jam on October 19. To learn more, click here: ow.ly/iR6250X9n6E

Thank you to all who attended our D&I Seminar earlier this week in Greensboro!

Brooks Pierce attorneys Bryan Starrett and Lauren Hoffman wrote in GGI Global Alliance Employment Law News about a Fourth Circuit ruling that upheld a $9.3M judgment against a staffing agency for misclassifying 1,000+ nurses under the FLSA. ow.ly/f1qm50X9Zqz

We’re hiring! Brooks Pierce is currently seeking an Estate and Corporate Legal Assistant in Greensboro. For more information on the position and how to apply, click here: ow.ly/nTMg50Xa2Bf

Brooks Pierce’s Director of Recruiting and Professional Development Shannon DeGennaro will speak at the North Carolina Central University’s 2025 Law and Technology Symposium and Summit as part of a panel discussion titled “Behind the Gatekeepers: Insights from Law Firm Recruiters.” ow.ly/nCjx50XaEFw

Brooks Pierce partner Greg Gaught will speak at the North Carolina Bar Association’s 2025 Annual Review on October 16-17 at the North Carolina Bar Center in Cary. Learn more: ow.ly/U4Wh50XbcJv

In a recent Tax Notes article, Brooks Pierce partner Adam Tarleton explains the significance of the section 1202 exclusion expansion under the OBBBA. Learn more: ow.ly/6MFR50XbWiE

Check out Brooks Pierce’s Firm Profile on Flo Recruit Forward! It’s a great resource for 1Ls navigating summer associate recruitment and learning what makes our firm and program unique. Law students, log in or create your profile to explore. ow.ly/pWnb50Xc04Y

Brooks Pierce attorneys Christine Bishcoff and Elizabeth Troutman spoke at the NCSBA's 2025 Fall Law Conference at the Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel on October 8-10. ow.ly/J7Wt50XcHbQ