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Bell, Davis & Pitt Co-presents 2019/2020 Season of the Winston-Salem Symphony

October 22, 2019
Firm News
Bell, Davis & Pitt is proud to co-present the 2019/2020 season of the Winston-Salem Symphony, along with BB&T Wealth. This season marks the inaugural season of Timothy Redmond, the symphony's new music director, at the podium. Redmond was selected after a competitive music conductor search, which culminated with five conductors vying for the position last season. Redmond, who comes from the UK, has been heralded throughout Europe for his dynamic orchestral and operatic interpretations. 
Choice of Law Insurance Disputes

Choice of Law in Insurance Coverage Disputes

October 3, 2019
Alan M. Ruley
Insurance Recovery
Choice of law is often an important issue in insurance coverage disputes.  Both policy holders and insurers will argue for application of the law of a State that they deem most favorable to their position.  Judge Gale of the North Carolina Business Court recently had an opportunity to consider that issue in American Realty Advisors, et al. v. Lexington Insurance Company, et al., No. 18CVS5171, Wake County.  The Plaintiff in American Realty Advisors owned property in Cary, North Carolina.  Four insurers, including Lexington, provided coverage for the property. 
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What Cannabis and Cannabis-based Product Companies Need to Know about Federal Trademark Registration

September 3, 2019
Justin M. Hardy
TMC (Trademark, Marketing & Copyright) Blog
In 66% of the states in the United States, plus the District of Columbia, some level of marijuana use is legal under state law. In even more states, other cannabis-based products — such as CBD oil — are legal to some degree. Under federal law, however, cannabis remains a schedule 1 drug, which means that federal law says it has no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. That puts cannabis-based product companies in a tough spot with respect to protection of their trademarks.

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