The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued a decision recently in McKiver v. Murphy-Brown, LLC, one of the numerous nuisance lawsuits filed in North Carolina involving neighbors claiming nearby hog farms constituted a nuisance.  Shortly thereafter, the defendants announced a settlement had been reached in all of the pending North Carolina hog farm nuisance cases against Murphy-Brown, LLC. Image by Borko Manigoda from Pixabay If this is a topic of interest, you’... read more

Elevated Escapes and Outlandish Elements In recent months, the world has re-energized, and hope has bloomed in ways that many had not experienced since before this decade began. In contrast, shifting economic and global conditions have awakened and heightened certain sensitivities. This age of extremes has given way to a curious range of design ideas. From eclectic and new to natural and nostalgic, here are some of the most notable home design features and themes we expect to see in the year ahead: Bring the vacati... read more

Written By: Lauren Oosterlinck In recent months, the world has re-energized, and hope has bloomed in ways that many had not experienced since before this decade began. In contrast, shifting economic and global conditions have awakened and heightened certain sensitivities. This age of extremes has given way to a curious range of design ideas. From eclectic and new to natural and nostalgic, here are some of the most notable home design features and themes we expect to see in the year ahead: Bring the vacation to you.... read more