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Patent trolls or patent assertion entities buy an arsenal of patents and generate income by asserting infringement of their intellectual property. Banks and businesses in North Carolina have been responding to these patent trolls and defending patent rights. North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper expressed support for the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed nationwide investigation of patent trolls.
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Carolina Banker (HG 2153 N8 C66), Vol. 93 Issue 1, Spring 2014, p14-15, por
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During the early twenty-first century, North Carolina bankers and businesses recognized the decline in financial literacy and identified the deficiencies in financial education. The North Carolina Bankers Association is addressing this issue by creating the North Carolina Center for Financial Literacy. They aim to advance financial education in public schools.
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Carolina Banker (HG 2153 N8 C66), Vol. 93 Issue 1, Spring 2014, p17-18, por
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The falling labor participation rate in North Carolina is making it harder for the economy to experience strong economic growth. Further, the number of banks continues to drop, and merger activity is expected to increase over the next couple years in the state. This article discusses employment and economic trends, and new regulations for financial institutions.
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Carolina Banker (HG 2153 N8 C66), Vol. 93 Issue 1, Spring 2014, p19-20, por
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Durham Hillside is the first high school in North Carolina to open a school bank training center. The student-run center offers mentor opportunities and help with financial literacy, money management skills, and career training.
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Carolina Banker (HG 2153 N8 C66), Vol. 93 Issue 1, Spring 2014, p19-20, por
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North Carolina’s military bases support the economy, provide thousands of jobs, and support many other industries. As the state’s second largest industry, continued budget cuts and reductions to the military force could threaten military installations and economies.
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Carolina Banker (HG 2153 N8 C66), Vol. 93 Issue 1, Spring 2014, p35, por