Litigation

Cybersecurity: Threats, Solutions and Protections (PDF)

Nuts & Bolts of Personal Guaranties (PDF)

The North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners recently enacted amendments to several of its rules governing the practice of dentistry with an effective date of July 1, 2015.  Although many of the amendments were technical in nature and simply clarify existing rules, the Board has made several substantive changes to the rules that pertain to (1) record-keeping requirements and (2) the definition of “unprofessional conduct”.  Dental practitioners need to take note of these changes so as ...
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In a decision that likely will have far-reaching effects on occupational and other licensing boards and agencies nationwide, the United States Supreme Court recently ruled that actions taken by the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners (“the Board”) are subject to Federal anti-trust statutes.  In the case of FTC v. NC State Board of Dental Examiners, decided on February 25, 2015, the United States Supreme Court upheld the Federal Trade Commission’s anti-trust lawsuit against the ...
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Data Breach, HIPAA, HITECH and Other Relevant Issues (PDF)

Shareholder Disputes within Closely Held Entities (PDF)

Responding to Summonses and Subpoenas for Client Documents (PDF)