Business Litigation Publications

Poyner & Spruill Attorneys Obtain Significant First Amendment Ruling from North Carolina Supreme Court (May 24, 2007)

Congress Gives More Protection to  “Famous” Trademarks: How to Protect Your Brand’s Image if It’s Already Famous (and How to Avoid Legal Challenges if It’s Not) (December 6, 2006)
North Carolina Business Court Expansion (October 31, 2006)

New Initial Communication Rule (August 25, 2006)

Advertising on the Internet – How to Avoid Legal Pitfalls (August 7, 2006)

Delaware Supreme Court Affirms Judgment In Favor Of Disney Directors And Provides Guidance For Corporate Directors (July 24, 2006)

Private Companies Beware:  Section 806(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act Could Apply to You (June 29, 2006)

The Duty to Preserve Electronic Evidence (April 11, 2005)

Employers – Reevaluate Your Safety Program Annually (February 15, 2005)

Awards of Attorney's Fees Under N.C.G.S. 6-21.1:  Has the Court of Appeals Gone Too Far? (Janary 24, 2005)

Court Rules that "As Is" Sale Does not Protect Sellers of Real Property (January 3, 2005)

E-Mails Can Be the Basis of a Contract (September 15, 2004)

Robeson County Beauty Loses Contest, But Still Has Appeal (August 24, 2004)

Automobile Dealer Liability Under Equal Credit Opportunity Act (May 2004)

Corporation's CEO Prohibited from Litigating Claims on Behalf of Corporation (February 17, 2003)
Due Diligence at Dawn Risky Business: Case Studies and Lessons Learned from Phase I Litigation

Bankruptcy Law and the Construction Site (October 25, 2002)

Court Of Appeals Declares Malpractice Pre-Filing Certification Unconstitutional (November 12, 2001)
Insurance for "Advertising Injury Liability" Provides Coverage for Trademark and Trade Dress Infringement Claims