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Raleigh-based Poyner Spruill LLP is pleased to announce 74 firm attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers® in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America in nearly 50 practice areas. Five Poyner Spruill attorneys were recognized on The Best Lawyers® in America list for their work in Construction Law….
Poyner Spruill LLP is pleased to announce that partner Ben Buskirk has been named to the Construction Power List by North Carolina Lawyers Weekly. This honor distinguishes attorneys who have demonstrated broad knowledge and significant contributions to construction law. Buskirk was recognized along with 23 other construction attorneys in North Carolina. Buskirk regularly assists clients with the preparation and negotiation…
Tariffs in the United States have been a focal point of economic policy in recent weeks, with significant changes impacting the flow of imports from various countries. A tariff is essentially a tax imposed on goods brought into the country, usually paid by the importer, which is often a domestic business. These tariffs can lead…
Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) is a program that allows commercial property owners to finance clean energy improvements such as energy efficiency upgrades, water conservation, renewable energy installations and analogous projects. Below is a brief overview of the key components of the C-PACE program: C-PACE Expected to be Available in NC in 2025 As…
As you are no doubt aware, Election Day is November 5. As you have no doubt also heard, the country is deeply divided over many issues that are “hot button” topics in the plethora of political ads now dominating the radio and televisions of your employees. Employers need to be careful in how they deal…
Poyner Spruill LLP is pleased to announce 64 firm attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers® in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America in nearly 50 practice areas. Five Poyner Spruill attorneys were recognized on the Best Lawyers® in America list for…
Poyner Spruill LLP recently honored the life and legacy of late colleague Cheslie Kryst during their second annual Service Week. Kryst worked as an attorney then as the firm’s Diversity Advisor. She was passionate about volunteering at nonprofits and advocating for those in underserved communities. Kryst had a life-long battle with mental illness and died…
The Federal Trade Commission’s new rule banning non-compete clauses is effective September 4, 2024 and will impact those in the construction industry. The ban applies to both employees and independent contractors, and pre-existing non-compete agreements will be void. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Non-Compete Ban: The ban is broad and invalidates any new non-competes entered…
Many construction contracts, especially on private projects, contain alternative dispute resolution provisions. These provisions often incorporate the Construction Industry Rules and Mediation Procedures of the American Arbitration Association (AAA). These Rules and Procedures were revised effective March 1, 2024. Among the changes are the following: It is important for those engaged in the construction industry…
OSHA has released its “Top Ten” list of the most cited safety violations of last year. The largest number of violations were observed in the Construction Industry. The Top Ten include: This list should be reviewed by each employer engaged in construction or general industry in order to develop a safety plan, including employee safety…
