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Worker Classification: Employees vs. Independent Contractors (Part III) jdsupra.com/legalnews/work…

Don’t miss tomorrow’s North Carolina Municipal Case Law Update with Cranfill Sumner attorneys Ryan Bostic and Marissa Jensen. They’ll cover key case law updates impacting North Carolina municipalities and public entities. 📅 Nov. 12 | ⏰ 10 – 11 a.m. buff.ly/iPr0rit

Determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor is a critical legal distinction that can carry major implications for businesses. In her new series, Shatilla Shera Cairns explains why getting this classification right matters. buff.ly/EkvoG4g

In 𝘕𝘦𝘭𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘷. 𝘚𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘩, the North Carolina Court of Appeals clarified important limits on workers’ compensation exclusivity and general release. Buck Copeland discusses the decision’s implications. buff.ly/2FLU7V7 #workerscompensation

We are honored to have been recognized among the 2026 Best Law Firms rankings. buff.ly/4J1G4um #reputation

Our new CEO April Bogard Pinder was recently featured in Law.com. Learn more about her experience leading enterprise-wide modernization efforts, overseeing multi-million-dollar technology portfolios, & integrating AI into scalable systems. buff.ly/qopIlKt

The U.S. Department of Labor uses the Economic Reality Test to determine whether a worker qualifies as an employee or an independent contractor. In the 2nd installment of her blog series, Shatilla Shera Cairns explains the test and how it's used. buff.ly/UgbDVhC

North Carolina Business Court Update: Significant Changes to North Carolina Business Court Designation Rules Effective December 1, 2025 jdsupra.com/legalnews/nort…

Beginning Dec. 1, 2025, significant updates to the Business Court designation process will take effect. Maxwell Shafer outlines what’s changing & how these revisions may create renewed opportunities to bring cases before the North Carolina Business Court. buff.ly/JX0pjOV

What Is M&A? A Practical Guide to Mergers & Acquisitions jdsupra.com/legalnews/what…

Congratulations to Max Shafer who was recently appointed to serve on the Board of Directors for Porters Neck Village, a retirement community that has been promoting an active lifestyle for seniors for more than 30 years. buff.ly/VgYd3fC #reputation #community #wilmington

What Is M&A? Frequently Asked Questions jdsupra.com/legalnews/what…

Congratulations to Todd King who recently received an AV Rating from Martindale-Hubbell! buff.ly/ag2z7Si #reputation

Our Managing Partner Marshall Wall has been recognized by NC Lawyers Weekly as one of the magazine’s 2025 Class of Managing Partners to Watch. Congratulations to Marshall on this well-deserved recognition! buff.ly/HJoddbR #leadership #awards #reputation

In the third installment of her blog series, Shatilla Shera Cairns reviews the definitions of Benefit Entitlements and Employee Rights and Protections and how classifying workers as employees or independent contractors can impact both. buff.ly/vuHfcVn #employmentlaw

We wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving filled with family and friends. Our offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday Nov. 28 in honor of the holiday.

Congratulations to Todd King on his recent admission to the Trucking Industry Defense Association! TIDA is an exclusive organization of more than 1,500 industry professionals across the U.S. and Canada. buff.ly/8PaqsEj #transportationlaw #reputation

Understanding the Mergers & Acquisitions process is essential for business owners, investors, and professional advisors alike. In this new resource, Dominic Totman breaks down the fundamentals of M&A to help you navigate what to expect at each stage. buff.ly/EEw5DU6

When filing a workers’ compensation claim, there are certain steps that should be followed to ensure the best defense possible. Charles Hicks reviews these best practice recommendations on our blog. buff.ly/LQ7H2ob #workerscompensation