As I wrote about last year for the NCADA’s Employment Law Practice Group (here), the non-compete agreement is quickly falling out of favor. At that time, we previewed the proposed rule by the FTC that would largely ban non-compete agreements. On April 23, 2024, the final rule was announced. It […]
Ellis & Winters congratulates partner Michelle Liguori, who was recently recognized as a Board-Certified Specialist in Appellate Law by the North Carolina State Bar. Michelle focuses her practice on appellate law and business litigation including class actions and other complex business disputes. Michelle regularly handles appeals in the Fourth Circuit, […]
Ellis & Winters has again been listed as a “highly recommended” law firm for litigation practices in North Carolina. Benchmark Litigation has recognized the firm in the top two firm rankings amongst eight other law firms in North Carolina by the annual guide of top litigation practices in the U.S. […]
Mandatory lockdowns enacted across North Carolina during COVID-19 fermented intoxicatingly interesting questions surrounding the scope and breadth of North Carolina’s “fruits of labor” clause, enshrined in Article I, Section 1 the State’s constitution. Over the past year, decisions have shown this pint-sized provision to be frothing with potential. Last year, […]