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Coronavirus & the Workplace: Be Prepared
The current coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) has caused a litany of novel issues 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....
Frequently Asked Questions Concerning the Coronavirus Pandemic and Family Members in Jail or Prison
The impact of Covid-19 (coronavirus) on all of us has been dramatic and continues to evolve. Unfortunately, even the criminal court system has been significantly affected. At Dysart Wills Houchin & Hubbard, we have a large number of clients facing both state and...
Coronavirus Response Plan for Small Businesses
The recent coronavirus global outbreak and response has many small business owners nervous about the economic impact and how their company will be affected. Dysart Willis Houchin & Hubbard represents employers across North Carolina and is already identifying...
DOJ Antitrust Division Investigates the Sale of Products to Prevent Coronavirus
On March 9, 2020, the U.S. Department of Justice announced its intention to investigate those violating antitrust laws in connection with the sale of coronavirus public health products such as sterile gloves, face masks, and respirators....
North Carolina Hemp Business Frequently Asked Questions
How can I participate in the Industrial Hemp Pilot Program? Hemp cultivators must have a license to participate in an industrial hemp program under federal and state law. In North Carolina farmers who want to grow hemp must submit an application for a license to the...
RTP Compliance Program Investment is a No-Brainer
A recently published survey by a top international law firm found that investment in compliance programs at major corporations has diminished despite increased bribery and corruption investigations by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and other international law...
Attorney Meredith Pace Lobbies Congress for Title IX Reform
On January 16-17, 2020, Dysart Willis Houchin & Hubbard associate attorney Meredith Pace was part of a two-day lobbying effort in Washington, D.C., advocating about the perceived shortcomings of Title IX across college campuses. The lobbying effort...
Four Dysart Willis Houchin & Hubbard Attorneys Named to the 2020 North Carolina Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
We are pleased to announce that four Dysart Willis Houchin & Hubbard attorneys have been selected to the 2020 North Carolina Super Lawyers and 2020 North Carolina Rising Stars lists. These are exclusive recognitions, selecting no more than five percent of attorneys in...
Dysart Willis Houchin & Hubbard Announces Addition of Tax Practice
Dysart Willis Houchin & Hubbard is proud to announce the addition of tax services to the firm’s portfolio of practice areas. Attorney Linsay Boyce leads the firm’s tax practice which includes civil and criminal representation for both individuals and corporations. Ms....
SC Police Seize Hemp Shipment from NC Farm
Despite passage of both the 2018 Farm Bill and the recent USDA interim rules confirming the permissibility of the growth, possession, and interstate shipment of industrial hemp, local law enforcement continues to interfere with the legitimate business practices of the...
DOJ ANNOUNCES STRIKE FORCE TO COMBAT PROCUREMENT FRAUD
On November 5, 2019, the U.S.Department of Justice, Antitrust Division, announced the formation of a new Procurement Collusion Strike Force (PCSF) focusing on detecting, investigating, and prosecuting antitrust crimes, such as bid-rigging conspiracies and related...
USDA Industrial Hemp Rules Summary
Hemp industry insiders have been awaiting the recent passage of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) interim final rules regarding the Domestic Hemp Production Program. The rules, which went into effect on October 31, 2019, are wide ranging and potentially...
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