November 2017
Managing Misclassification: What You Should Know About the Employee Fair Classification Act
The Employee Fair Classification Act (EFCA), adopted by the North Carolina General Assembly in August, goes into effect on December 31, 2017. Here’s what…
Section Members Make Great Lunch Companions
I have had the honor and privilege as Section Chair to have lunches around the state with our lively and interesting Section Members. The latest gathering was…
Documents Do Not ‘Speak for Themselves’: Defeat Your Opponent’s Meaningless Objections to Requests for Admission
You served the following request for admission and got this response: Request: Admit that the second paragraph of the contract attached as Exhibit A states:…
Chair’s Comments: A New Blog, A Successful CLE and Annual Meeting On the Horizon
On behalf of the Workers’ Compensation Section Council, I’d like to welcome you to the new Bar year and our new blog format! The Workers’ Compensation…
Student Spotlight On Lauren Eddings
The Student Relations Committee serves as the bridge between the Paralegal Division and the students enrolled in paralegal programs across the state. The…
Fallout From the Sunshine Act
and MacKenzie Dickerman All eyes are once again on health care reform. Amidst the present uncertainty, one law seems likely here to stay—the Physician…
Item of Interest: Gatekeeper Orders in North Carolina Courts: What, When, and How
Government & Public Sector Section members should find the following article from the UNC School of Government of interest. It relates to North Carolina…
Case Summaries
Summaries by Jeff Russell, Rebecca Poole, Jennifer Smith, Rachel Beard, Katie Fowler and Jessica Heffner Custody Modification, Failed Reunification…
MacCord’s List: IP News & Notices From Art MacCord
Art MacCord is a patent attorney with 38 years of experience. He keeps an eye on the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the U.S. Copyright Office for new…
Scam Targeting Employers for Copies of I-9s
Employers have been receiving scam emails from [email protected], a nonexistent email address made to appear as if it is from the U.S. Citizenship &…