Whatever happened to the “new” FLSA overtime rule that had been due to take effect last December but was stopped when a federal court in Texas issued a nationwide injunction? Employers, many of whom were none too fond it, can be forgiven for wondering whether the 2016 rule is dead.

Whatever happened to the “new” FLSA overtime rule that had been due to take effect last December but was stopped when a federal court in Texas issued a nationwide injunction? Employers, many of whom were none too fond it, can be forgiven for wondering whether the 2016 rule is dead.

May a county commissioner make a personal statement during a board meeting to endorse a candidate who is running for a seat on the commission? May she call a press conference on her front lawn to endorse that candidate? May … Read more

May a county commissioner make a personal statement during a board meeting to endorse a candidate who is running for a seat on the commission?
May she call a press conference on her front lawn to endorse that candidate?
May the register of deeds fire a deputy register who is supporting her challenger in the election?
May the mayor use her city-issued email account to circulate a statement about her goals for the upcoming term if she is re-elected?
May a city or county sponsor a candidate forum?

May a county commissioner make a personal statement during a board meeting to endorse a candidate who is running for a seat on the commission?
May she call a press conference on her front lawn to endorse that candidate?
May the register of deeds fire a deputy register who is supporting her challenger in the election?
May the mayor use her city-issued email account to circulate a statement about her goals for the upcoming term if she is re-elected?
May a city or county sponsor a candidate forum?

Can a land conservancy organization that preserves private land from development and occasionally charges for guided hikes and farm workshops qualify for a charitable property tax exemption? Recent discussions between the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (“SAHC”) and Buncombe County show … Read more