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On December 18, 2018, the SEC adopted a new rule that will require disclosure of an issuer’s hedging policies in proxy statements or information statements relating to the election of directors. The rule, which implements Section 955 of the Dodd-Frank Act and sets forth a new Item 407(i) of Regulation S-K, is … READ MORE

Get to know featured lawyer Michelle Connell in the February 2019 issue of North Carolina Super Lawyers. In the quick Q&A, she discusses the most fascinating person she's ever met and what she would be doing if she weren't organizing trial notebooks. Read Discovery with Michelle D. Connell here. READ MORE

RALEIGH, NC—Wyrick Robbins is pleased to announce that 27 of its attorneys were recently selected by their peers as members of North Carolina Super Lawyers and Rising Stars for 2019. The following members of the Wyrick Robbins team were named as North Carolina Super Lawyers … READ MORE

Wyrick Robbins is pleased to congratulate partner Thomas H. Cook Jr. on his election as a Fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel. The American College of Tax Counsel is a professional association of tax attorneys recognized for their extraordinary accomplishments, professional achievements, and dedication to… READ MORE

This article originally appeared in The American Bar Association's Consumer Financial Services Committee Newsletter. By any account, the 2015 FCC Declaratory Ruling and Order[1] took an expansive view of the statutory definition of ATDS in the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”).  The 2… READ MORE

Wyrick Robbins is pleased to congratulate former partner and Appellate Practice Group Leader Toby Hampson on taking his oath of office on the North Carolina Court of Appeals. On Friday, January 11, Judge Toby Hampson became the newest member of the North Carolina Court of Appeals at a special court session presided … READ MORE

RALEIGH, NC—Wyrick Robbins is pleased to announce that the following attorneys have been elected to partnership in the firm, effective January 1, 2019: Lynn C. Percival IV dedicates his practice to privacy and data security. His experience includes representation of organizations in the retail, technology, fi… READ MORE

As winter sets in, savvy employers should prepare not only for inclement weather, but also for a different kind of ICE: that is, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.  ICE is frequently in the news these days, with 2018 seeing greatly stepped-up enforcement activity.  In fact, in fiscal year 2018, ICE … READ MORE

Test your knowledge of general I-9 practices. Employer Quiz How long must a Form I-9 be retained for each employee? True or False: An employer can specify the type of document an employee must provide to verify their identity. How far in advance may a Form I-9 be completed? True or False: Unless a business is… READ MORE

RALEIGH, NC—Wyrick Robbins is pleased to announce that 20 firm attorneys were selected by their peers as members of “North Carolina’s 2019 Legal Elite” in Business North Carolina Magazine. Fewer than 3% of the state’s lawyers made the list. Congratulations to the following firm att… READ MORE