November 2018

Fourth Circuit Update

The Fourth Circuit has been relatively quiet on the labor and employment front. But on October 19, 2018, through an unpublished per curium opinion, it…

NC COA Case Summary: Equitable Distribution, Frady v. Frady

Equitable Distribution, COA18-141, Oct. 16, 2018, Frady v. Frady, Transylvania County Equitable distribution order entered October 20, 2017. Husband appeals.…

Volunteer Opportunity: Lawyer on the Line – NCBA Paralegal Program

While the majority of the work on the project will be handled by paralegals, attorney supervision is still required, because, as you are aware, paralegals…

The Times They Are a-Changin’

Welcome to the first ever blog post on the NCBA’s Elder & Special Needs Law Section blog!  As many of you know, last year the council voted to move…

Writs Of Mandamus At the CAVC

For those unfamiliar, a writ of mandamus is an order directing a government official to perform his or her duty.  This writ is a request of last resort, but…

EENR First-place Essay: ‘Wood Pellets as Biofuel: Is it Sustainable?’

As we wrote last month, the North Carolina Bar Association’s Environment, Energy & Natural Resources Section is pleased to announce the winners of its…