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Foreclosure Hidden in the First Brick – The Forgotten Problem Behind the Extraordinary Power of the Mechanic’s Lien
Picture a Monday morning. A mason’s truck crunches up the gravel drive. The mixer rattles to life. The owner walks the mason to the edge of the property,…
60-Month Rule for Check-the-Box Elections
In a prior NC Bar blog post, Classification of LLCs Under the Check-the-Box Regulations, I discussed the flexibility of LLC tax treatment due to the…
Planting Seeds in the Desert: Interviews with Legal Oasis Interns (Part 8)
In this blog post series, interns who are participating in the Legal Oasis Internship program discuss their participation in the program and why they choose…
Networking 101: Building Your Brand in Intellectual Property
One thing that most law students and attorneys will tire of hearing is “network, network, network.” People often say that “who you know” is critical…
Fun Is Serious Business
“And for our icebreaker, tell us something you like to do for fun.” “Not bad as far as icebreakers go,” I thought while sitting in a board meeting…
Three New Changes at the Tax Court Impacting the Queen City
Many know that the U.S. Tax Court is a court of national jurisdiction that travels to cities across the country. To file a petition in Tax Court, taxpayers…
Fall Council Update
From the Real Property Section Council: Help Shape What’s Next The Real Property Section Council is beginning the new bar year with several important…
Searching for Volunteers for the Grab a Coffee Program — Fall 2026
Do you have time to grab a cup of coffee? Instead of taking this one to go, how about spending thirty meaningful minutes with a future lawyer? A half hour of…
Welcome Home to the Minorities in the Profession Committee
The Minorities in the Profession Committee (MIP) of the North Carolina Bar Association is pleased to welcome all members — returning and new — to an…
Mariah Fuller: Building Confidence and a Legal Career, One Step at a Time
Building Confidence and a Legal Career, One Step at a Time Mariah Fuller Finding Her Way Into the Legal Field Before becoming a paralegal, Mariah Fuller spent…