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We're pleased to share that p.s. partner Paul Cox has been named to the North Carolina Advisory Council for Keep Our Republic. This appointment reflects Paul's ongoing commitment to civic engagement and public service across North Carolina.

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p.s. partner Kurt Seeber explains what employers need to know about the EEOC's recent announcement rescinding affirmative action guidance. Read more:

EEOC Rescinds Longstanding Affirmative Action Guidance - Poyner Spruill LLP On June 29, 2026, the EEOC voted to rescind two policy documents that have guided employers on voluntary affirmative action practices for over four decades.

Yesterday, the p.s. Rocky Mount office celebrated our nation's 250th birthday! Our offices are closed today in observance of the Fourth of July, and we will reopen with normal business hours on Monday.

Congratulations to p.s. partner Rachel Nicholas on being elected as an Advisory Board member for the Public School Forum of North Carolina! As a former teacher and passionate advocate for public school systems, Rachel is dedicated to furthering the organization’s vision of helping North Carolina children reach their full potential through equitable and meaningful public education. Read more: https://www.poynerspruill.com/2026/07/02/rachel-nicholas-elected-to-the-nc-public-school-forum-advisory-board/

North Carolina has become the first state in the nation to broadly prohibit third-party litigation funding. What does this mean for businesses involved in litigation? Our latest alert breaks down the key considerations.

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North Carolina Reshapes the Economics of Litigation with New Funding Ban - Poyner Spruill LLP Jun. 24, 2026 3 min. read SHARE On Monday, June 22nd, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein signed House Bill 315 (Session Law 2026-14) into law, making North Carolina the first state in the nation to prohibit most forms of third-party litigation funding. Third-party litigation funding has become a mul...

Bankruptcy filings are on the rise. With filings up nearly 12% through March 2026, lenders face a changing risk landscape and increased restructuring and recovery challenges.

Read our latest client alert for key insights.

Increase in Bankruptcy Filings and Implications for Lenders - Poyner Spruill LLP Jun. 22, 2026 2 min. read SHARE Bankruptcy filings rose by close to 12 percent between last year and March 2026, and the steady increase is expected to continue. This recent trend applies to both business and consumer cases, reversing a multi-year decline that ended in 2022. Reasons for Increased Fi...