On June 19th, the United States Supreme Court issued an opinion that will have far reaching implications for mass manufacturers. The case is Bristol-Myers Squibb Company v. Superior Court of California (No. 16—466). The opinion clarifies the scope of a court’s personal jurisdiction. Continuing a line of cases that constrict personal […]
Kurtis R. Dumaw Ellis & Winters is pleased to announce that its client, Opus Inspection, Inc., has issued a USD $25 million Letter of Credit Backed Bond. The proceeds from the transaction will be used for the refinancing of existing debt and for Opus’ continued expansion. “Opus is very pleased to have […]
Ashley K. Brathwaite On June 16, 2017, Ellis & Winters partner Ashley Brathwaite presented at the 2017 Annual Meeting of the North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys. Ashley presented the Products Liability Breakout Session, where she discussed several topics. Topics included current trends in asbestos, prescription drug and medical device, and other multi-plaintiff areas […]
Stephen D. Feldman This article was originally published in the June 2017, Section Vol. 37, No. 3, of The Litigator, which is published by the Litigation Section of the North Carolina Bar Association. An alleged violation of N.C.G.S. Section 75—1.1 is a staple of business litigation in North Carolina. A recent decision by the […]