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Today's Business Court Blast by Lauren Schantz has a lot: a claim for judicial removal of a director, a suit for misappropriation of athletes' names, images, and likenesses, a second failed attempt at Business Court designation, two affirmances by the Supreme Court, and more. Link in the comments.

Ashley Oldfield has the latest from the N.C. Business Court in today's Business Court Blast. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/euVXVwui

After a decade on the bench, Chief Business Court Judge Louis A. Bledsoe, III retired on December 31, 2024. A Charlotte native and Harvard Law graduate, Judge Bledsoe shaped North Carolina’s business law through nearly 500 published judicial opinions and orders of significance. Known for his fairness, mentorship, and dedication to the legal profession, he leaves a lasting impact on the Business Court. MBA Communications Committee member Ashley Oldfield recently spoke with Judge Bledsoe to reflect on his career, his advice for young lawyers, and his plans for retirement. Read the article at MeckBar.org/bledsoe or in the latest edition of the Mecklenburg Bar News. (Judge Bledsoe will be honored at the upcoming Law & Society Gala on May 16, join us to celebrate him along with Judges Conrad, Whitley and Whitney. Tickets: MeckBar.org/gala) #mymeckbar

"Rules are made to be broken" -- but not in the Business Court! In today's Business Court Blast, Rachel Brinson has the latest from the N.C. Business Court, including several reminders that counsel must follow the Business Court Rules or suffer the consequences. Link in the comments.

Congratulations to our six attorneys recognized in the 2025 edition of North Carolina Super Lawyers, including Ross Fulton and Jack Miller, who were both listed in the Top 25 for Charlotte! https://lnkd.in/e_MwYr-H

In today's Business Court Blast, Natalie Kutcher has the latest from the N.C. Business Court, plus coverage of a recent Supreme Court decision, in which the Court expanded on its jurisprudence regarding when judicial dissolution of an LLC is appropriate. Link in the comments.

Congratulations to RCD associate Lauren Schantz, who was recently appointed to the Board of Directors for The Epiphany School of Charlotte. The Epiphany School is a non-profit independent day school bringing exceptional academic, social, and emotional programs and support to neurodivergent children in grades 3 through 8. You can learn more about Lauren and The Epiphany School here: https://lnkd.in/ec3U7jaJ

Our latest Business Court Blast is out! In this edition, RCD's Austin Webber covers eight recent opinions and orders from the Business Court, with topics ranging from joinder under Rule 13(h) to disqualification of an attorney to piercing the corporate veil, and much more. Link in the comments.

Meet our newest attorney -- Austin Webber! Austin brings with him a wealth of experience in assisting clients in all stages of their business, from initial start-up, to growth and acquisition, and to the sale of the business upon exit. He strives to take a holistic approach to representing clients to develop strategies for clients to accomplish their goals and achieve peace of mind. We're excited to have him join our team.

We are pleased to announce that seven RCD attorneys have been recognized by their peers for inclusion in the 2025 edition of Business North Carolina's "Legal Elite" and "Hall of Fame," highlighting the state's top lawyers in business-related fields. Congratulations to C. Richard (Rick) Rayburn, Jr., Scott Cooper, Kirk Hardymon, Jack Miller, Ross Fulton, Matt Tomsic, and Ashley Oldfield and all honorees!