Poyner Spruill LLP

05/27/2026

Join us in welcoming Madelyn Bruckel, Nick Christopherson, Joshua Magnussen, and Edgar Santiago to the firm! https://www.poynerspruill.com/2026/05/27/poyner-spruill-welcomes-four-associates/

05/27/2026

p.s. partner Amanda Sherin explains the proposed changes to the anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism programs. Read more:

The FDIC, along with the OCC and NCUA, and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) have proposed changes to the anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) programs.

05/25/2026

Our offices are closed today. We will repoen with normal business hours tomorrow.

05/21/2026

p.s. partner Rebecca Williams shares that the U.S. Supreme Court will consider a case determining whether employees at educational institutions can sue for s*x discrimination under Title IX. Read more:

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to take up a closely watched case that could reshape how employees at schools and universities pursue s*x discrimination claims.

05/20/2026

p.s. partner Tyler F. Chriscoe published a recent article in The Will & The Way, a trusts and estates-focused newsletter for the North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA)'s Estate Planning & Fiduciary Law Section. Tyler addresses the fiduciary risks and unanswered questions surrounding estate liquidity in North Carolina.

05/20/2026

We kicked off our 40th anniversary celebrations at our attorney retreat last week! p.s. attorneys gained insight from sessions on recent case wins, managing client relationships, and AI in the legal profession. We also gave back to the community through our collaboration with Children's Flight of Hope and heard an inspiring keynote from Sharon Delaney McCloud on the power of storytelling. The weekend included a wonderful dinner celebration at Junction West and friendly competition (and laughs) during a game of Family Feud.

05/19/2026

p.s. partner Robert Meyer discusses the Eighth Circuit's recent decision rejecting a claim of religious discrimination. Read more:

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, many employers have implemented mandatory policies which require their employees to receive COVID-19 vaccinations.

05/19/2026

Join us in welcoming our seven summer associates to the firm! We're excited to have Gabriella Griffonetti and Diya Patel return for their second summer at Poyner Spruill, and to welcome Dahvier Alston, Kyle Burleson, Katie Schoulda, Lilliana Solovay, and Krish Patel! https://www.poynerspruill.com/2026/05/19/seven-summer-associates-join-poyner-spruill/

05/12/2026

p.s. partner Grace Pennerat explains what international travelers need to know about coming to the U.S. for the World Cup. Read more:

As one of the three host countries for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the United States is expecting a significant increase in international travel this summer.