SummaryIn Allianz v. BLV Ascend, the North Carolina Business Court (Chief Judge Michael Robinson) delivers a clean, practical ruling on a somewhat over-lawyered problem: whether a plaintiff needs court permission to dismiss a guaranty claim—and whether doing so might jeopardize an already-in-place receivership.

The short answer: no and no.

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In Warren v. Cielo Ventures, the North Carolina Supreme Court delivers a sharply divided opinion on whether a contractual one-year limitation period can override the four-year statute of limitations for claims under the Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act (UDTPA).

The majority (Justice Berger) answers that question with a firm yes.

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In State ex rel. Jackson v.

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The Business Court addressed what happens when one party in multi-party commercial litigation files bankruptcy — here, Pine Gate Renewables’ Chapter 11 filing — while litigation continues between the remaining parties.

Judge Houston held:

1. Claims against Pine Gate are stayed under §362.

2. The stay does not extend to Meridian’s contract and tort claims against Birch Creek.

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In Harrington v. Laney (COA24-1071, filed October 15, 2025), Chief Judge Dillon, joined by Judges Murry and Freeman, reversed a Superior Court verdict that had invalidated a deed executed under a power of attorney, holding instead that the plaintiff’s claims were barred by the statute of limitations.

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