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Ryan Willis Wins Second Consecutive Not Guilty Verdict in Federal Court
On Wednesday, founding Dysart Willis Houchin & Hubbard partner, Ryan Willis, won his second consecutive not guilty verdict in federal court. The client was originally indicted in the Eastern District of North Carolina for one count of attempted possession of a...
Going Public: What Information Could Your University Release About You?
On May 1, 2020, the North Carolina Supreme Court ruled that the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), does not protect some students’ names and disciplinary records from release to the media. What does this mean for you? If you have been found...
Big Changes to the Title IX Regulations
Last week, Secretary DeVos and the Department of Education released the long-awaited final Title IX regulations. These new regulations are meant to restore due process protections in campus sexual misconduct proceedings and replace the Obama Administration’s April 4,...
Big Brother is Watching Companies for Anti-Competitive Conduct During the COVID-19 Pandemic
In a recent joint statement by the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) Bureau of Competition, the agencies announced that they will enforce the antitrust laws against those who seek to exploit the pandemic to...
Leniency or Compliance? It’s a Coin Toss!
For many years, the DOJ Antitrust Division believed its best tool for deterring and detecting antitrust violations, such as big rigging, price fixing, and market allocation, was to grant leniency to those companies (or individuals), who self-reported criminal...
FDA Sends Warning Letters to CBD and Homeopathic Companies Over Coronavirus Claims
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued numerous warning letters to a variety of domestic and foreign based companies regarding improper claims about the effectiveness of certain products in preventing or treating COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Along with...
Coronavirus Stimulus Loans Carry Risk of Fraud
The federal COVID-19 economic stimulus package has earmarked $2 trillion in relief efforts for industries impacted by the global pandemic. The move has been widely regarded as a necessary measure in response to the unprecedented coronavirus epidemic. However,...
COVID-19: “Keep It Simple” – Tax Changes You Should Know Now!
(updated Apr. 5, 2020) Part I: Individuals. Taxes? Snore. Help now? Snort. It may not be the most fascinating topic, but the lawyers at Dysart Willis have compiled a few no-nonsense guides that can assist you through the ever-evolving tax laws and initiatives as the...
Things to Consider When Hiring a Criminal Defense Attorney
When you have a legal issue, especially when it's as serious as a criminal charge, one of your top priorities should be securing the best lawyer possible. For a lot of criminal defendants who have never been charged with a crime before, there is confusion and...
Coronavirus Shelter in Place Orders and Essential Jobs
Across North Carolina, municipalities have begun to issue “Shelter in Place” or “Stay at Home” Orders that require the closure of certain business and place restrictions on travel. So far, the state has not issued a lockdown directive, but Durham County, Madison...
Coronavirus: What Your Small Business Can Do Right Now
The current coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) has caused concern for business owners in the Triangle and around the world. It is never too early for employers to consider how the outbreak will affect your employees, your output, and your bottom line. Dysart Willis...
Coronavirus Impact on Small Businesses: Contract Disputes
The coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis is directly affecting small businesses in North Carolina and around the country. As state and local governments continue to put restrictions on peoples’ ability to carry on ordinary activities, businesses in the retail, restaurant...
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