On Friday, February 20, 2026, the United States Supreme Court published its landmark decision in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump.[1] This 6-3 ruling sharply limits executive authority – at least for now – over trade policy and reaffirms Congress’s constitutional role over taxation and tariffs, invalidating the Trump administration’s tariff regime.

The North Carolina Business Court’s decision in Evergreen Builder Solutions, LLC v. Taylor , 2025 NCBC 77 , offers a clear reaffirmation of the State’s longstanding hostility toward overbroad restrictive covenants. The court dismissed breach-of-contract claims based on noncompete and non-solicitation provisions it found unenforceable as a matter of law, while allowing claims tied to confidentiality obligations to proceed. The opinion underscores a recurring theme in North Car

Dye Culik was honored to sponsor the 2025 Legal Eagle Charity Golf Tournament Benefiting The Mecklenburg Bar Foundation. Attorney Bradley Harrah and Attorney Will Richter were joined by Ann Marie Williams, President and Founder of Williams Advisory, PLLC and Dr. Elizabeth Teagarden, Founder and Principal at The Teagarden Group on the Dye Culik team.