According to CNBC’s annual study of the best states for doing business, North Carolina has landed the No. 1 spot for 2022. The study scores all 50 states based on 88 metrics in 10 broad categories for economic development. It’s no surprise that the Tar Heel state ranked above all others considering the state’s thriving economy, access to capital, and technology and innovation. Yet, with all this great success comes much responsibility for businesses and business leaders in our state.
North Carolina’s economy may rank first in the nation, but the cost of doing business in the state is high. Companies seeking to maximize their profits while keeping costs down can lead some down a path of implementing questionable business practices, especially with inflation on the rise. When businesses or its executives cut corners, the result can be staggering, including federal and state investigations for violations of antitrust laws, securities fraud, and other noncompliance issues.
Dysart Willis attorneys have a wealth of experience handling government investigations and antitrust matters nationwide. With skilled trial attorneys at the ready, Dysart Willis will not only develop, monitor, and enforce a robust compliance program for your business, but will represent you and your company before the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Securities and Exchange Commission, and Federal Trade Commission, whether it’s criminal or civil in nature, or both.
In 2019, attorney Jim Kurosad joined Dysart Willis to lead its antitrust, government investigations and compliance, and white collar defense practice after serving 30 years in the DOJ as an FBI Special Agent in San Francisco, CA, an Antitrust Division Trial Attorney and Assistant Chief in Atlanta, GA, and an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Raleigh, NC. Jim’s wealth of experience in complex antitrust and white collar crime matters make him an invaluable leader of our government investigation and enforcement team. Jim recently served as a panelist at the American Bar Association (ABA) 70th Antitrust Law Spring Meeting in Washington, D.C., and served on the faculty at the ABA 14th Antitrust Law Section International Cartel Workshop in Lisbon, Portugal.
Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, Dysart Willis serves clients across the country in complex antitrust matters, Grand Jury investigations, and federal criminal litigation.