From Blueprints to Briefs: Poyner Spruill Attorneys Utilize Their Construction Backgrounds in Their Law Practices
Wouldn’t it be nice to talk to an attorney who understands what it’s like to work in construction? That’s exactly what you get with Poyner Spruill LLP attorneys Ben Buskirk, PE, and Jamie Blue, PE. They both started their careers in the construction industry before transitioning to practicing law. Ben and Jamie are integral members…
New OSHA Emphasis Program Targeting Warehouses and Distribution Centers
OSHA has launched a three-year National Emphasis Program targeting warehouses and distribution centers. Beginning this fiscal year this Program will extend through the middle of 2026. National Emphasis Programs are temporary programs focusing OSHA resources on specific hazards and industries engaged in high hazard operations. Under this new Program, OSHA will conduct comprehensive safety inspections…
Parker Poe Announces New Partners for 2024
Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP is pleased to announce the election of eight new partners for 2024. John Amabile, Beth Morris, and Reagan Sauls in Atlanta; Tiffany Burba, Catherine Clodfelter, and Laura Goode in Raleigh; Robert Osborne in Charleston; and Megan Dunham in Charlotte were voted into the firm’s partnership. A seasoned commercial litigator, John…
Year-End Round-Up for Retirement Plans
The end of the year is fast approaching. Before calendars fill up too much with parties and PTO, now is a good time to take stock of year-end notice requirements for plan sponsors. As a quick reference, included below are some common year-end notices for retirement plans and important things to consider: 401(k) and 403(b)…
Four Tips for Construction Firms to Reduce the Risk of a Tax Audit
With an ever-expanding web of tax regulations being applied to the construction industry, including construction specific provisions such as energy efficiency credits, tax season can be particularly stressful for construction companies. Construction projects often involve complex financial transactions among dozens of entities, making the specter of an audit particularly daunting. These four tips can help…
Get it in Writing: Best Way to Mitigate Risk in Commercial Construction Projects
It happens all the time – a contractor is walking a jobsite with the client and the client decides something needs to be changed. It could be anything from a paint color change to a multi-million dollar scope addition, but all changes have one thing in common – they cost money to implement. The price…
Poyner Spruill’s Construction Group Ranked in Selective List of Law Firms and Attorneys
Raleigh-based Poyner Spruill LLP’s Construction Practice Area and individual attorneys have recently been recognized as leaders in the field with their inclusion in the 2023 guide of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. The Chambers USA annual guide establishes firm and attorney rankings by in-depth research, client interviews, and peer feedback. Individual rankings are…
Poyner Spruill Welcomes New Chief Operating Officer
Poyner Spruill LLP, a full-service law firm that serves the construction industry, is pleased to announce that Marieé Walton has joined the firm as its Chief Operating Officer. Walton draws on her experience in the finance industry on Wall Street to lead the firm’s operational functions. She is based at the firm’s Raleigh headquarters. Walton…
What’s in a Name? Why Your Business May Need to Update its Assumed Name
Do you operate your business in North Carolina under an assumed name? If so, it is important to ensure your assumed name is still effective given statutory changes effective December 1, 2022. What is an assumed name? Assumed names are a common feature of doing business in North Carolina. In general, an assumed name is a…
Construction Law: Poyner Spruill LLP Welcomes Jamie Blue as Associate in Raleigh Office
Poyner Spruill LLP is pleased to welcome new associate, Jamie Blue, based in the Raleigh office. Blue represents commercial construction clients — including developers, architects, owners, sureties, general contractors, and suppliers — in all phases of construction law. In addition to being a North Carolina-licensed lawyer, Blue is also a licensed North Carolina Professional Engineer….
