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Sarah Hutchins, Robert Botkin AIGP, CIPP/US, CIPT, PLS, and Hunter Snowden wrote about a business's recent settlement to resolve various allegations lodged by the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) that its process for consumers exercising their privacy rights through their website required excessive personal information, failed to offer symmetrical choice structures for opting in versus opting out, and made it difficult to authorize an agent to act on behalf of the consumer. Read more about key takeaways for businesses here: https://lnkd.in/eVEJDnXQ

The Triangle Business Journal has named Catherine Clodfelter among the 40 top business leaders under the age of 40 in the region. Catherine was selected by a panel of the Triangle Business Journal’s executive team for her impacts on both the firm and the Raleigh community. Read more about the recognition here: https://lnkd.in/eNY6WWnk

Zack Anstett spoke on a panel at Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law’s annual Law Review Symposium about Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, the end of the Chevron deference, and the future of administrative regulation. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eNGuTuUS

Adam Neil will serve on Law360's Tax Authority State & Local editorial advisory board, where he will provide feedback on the publication’s coverage and share insights on how best to shape future coverage. https://lnkd.in/eJUPUTDG

We are thrilled that Bill Lane has joined our Raleigh office and will advise clients on business solutions at the intersection of environmental policy, law, and science. He joins us from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), where he served as general counsel for eight years, including three years as deputy secretary for policy and legal affairs. As the top environmental lawyer in North Carolina state government, Bill was the first point of contact in litigation and oversaw landmark settlements, contested cases, tort claims, and other lawsuits involving DEQ. He also supervised the rulemaking coordination process and provided advice on new policy initiatives, legislation, and more. Learn about Bill: https://lnkd.in/eRJrNain

Our Columbia office hosted its first-ever "Flowers After Hours" event this week. Our office leaders welcomed in the spring season with a flower bouquet workshop while networking with clients and friends of the firm.

Nina Gupta and Alexis (Lexi) Trumble co-authored a client alert about today's executive order from the Trump administration that aims to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education. Nina and Lexi highlight impacts for both K-12 schools and higher education institutions. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4kBZXIp

We were proud to sponsor the Marbles Kids Museum annual BIG IDEA event this week! As chair of the museum's board, our own Jason Herndon got up close and personal with this year's "Play Without Limits" theme. Parker Poe's Patti Bartis, Tiffany Burba, Eva Frongello, Collier Marsh, and Merrick Parrott joined Jason and other corporate and community leaders for a luncheon and fun discussion focused on how play and risk taking can lead to confidence, curiosity, and growth for kids and communities.

Laura Goode and Megan Naioti co-authored an article about the importance for developers, buyers, and sellers to draft strong casualty and force majeure provisions for commercial properties in light of recent natural disasters. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ezWKYUsb

Health Care attorney LauraLee Lawley will discuss the basics of the most commonly utilized Anti-Kickback Safe Harbors regulations utilized by ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), including ASC Safe Harbors, the Personal Safe Harbor, and the Rental of Space or Equipment Safe Harbor. https://lnkd.in/eJZv4x7W