For many this is the season of giving. In that spirit, this post addresses frequently asked questions about donations to local governments.May a local government or public authority (collectively referred to as “local unit”) accept donations of real or personal property (including money and gift cards)?

For now, the new overtime rule that was scheduled to become effective on Thursday, December 1, will not go into effect. On Tuesday, November 22, a federal trial court judge in Texas issued a preliminary injunction prohibiting the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) from implementing and enforcing the new rule. Despite being issued in Texas, this is a nationwide injunction. Many employers had hoped that something would put the brakes on the upcoming budget-busting increase in the minimum salary required for an employee to be exempt for overtime.

For now, the new overtime rule that was scheduled to become effective on Thursday, December 1, will not go into effect. On Tuesday, November 22, a federal trial court judge in Texas issued a preliminary injunction prohibiting the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) from implementing and enforcing the new rule. Despite being issued in Texas, this is a nationwide injunction. Many employers had hoped that something would put the brakes on the upcoming budget-busting increase in the minimum salary required for an employee to be exempt for overtime.

Now that the votes are in, let the questions begin! When do new county commissioners get sworn in and who can administer the oaths of office? What are the requirements for the organizational meeting? What powers do the “lame duck” … Read more

A few blocks from downtown in the town’s historic district sit two houses built in the early twentieth century: the Hare House and the Tortoise House. The houses retain their historic elements and contribute to the architectural character of the … Read more

$19 billion.  That’s the rough market value of exempt property owned by non-profit educational institutions and charitable hospitals throughout North Carolina, according to the most recent figures from the N.C. Department of Revenue. Under G.S. 105-278.4 and G.S. 105-278.8, property … Read more

$19 billion.  That’s the rough market value of exempt property owned by non-profit educational institutions and charitable hospitals throughout North Carolina, according to the most recent figures from the N.C. Department of Revenue.

$19 billion.  That’s the rough market value of exempt property owned by non-profit educational institutions and charitable hospitals throughout North Carolina, according to the most recent figures from the N.C. Department of Revenue.

In the wake of a recent North Carolina Supreme Court decision invalidating certain water and sewer fees (Quality Built Homes, Inc. v. Town of Carthage), counties and municipalities across the state have been taking a closer look at their own fee schedules.

In the wake of a recent North Carolina Supreme Court decision invalidating certain water and sewer fees (Quality Built Homes, Inc. v. Town of Carthage), counties and municipalities across the state have been taking a closer look at their own fee schedules.