November 2019
Department of Labor seeks to clarify compatibility of bonuses with fluctuating workweek method
By Michael B. Cohen Among the alternatives for calculating overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act, the fluctuating workweek method is perhaps one of the…
S Corporations: Dealing with Accumulated Earnings and Profits
Please send articles for the Tax Section blog to: Herman Spence at [email protected]. By Kerri L.S. Mast C corporation income is generally subject…
YLD Winter Quarterly Meeting Report
On Saturday, November 16, more than 30 young lawyers from across North Carolina gathered in-person and by phone for the YLD’s winter quarterly meeting in…
Significant K-12 Legislation from the 2019 Long Session
This session, the General Assembly passed several bills that that will impact K-12 education. Here are some of the highlights: S.L. 2019-71 (SB 219) (Modify…
Advocacy in your Local Community
According to the Children’s Home Society of North Carolina, over 10,000 children in North Carolina are in the foster care system as of 2018. Since 1983,…
Small Firm Accelerator
Small Firm Accelerator offers education and networking opportunities to members of the Small Firm & Technology Section. Formerly called Starting out Solo,…
ICYMI: Trade in the Trump Era
On November 7, the International Practice Section held a Lunch and Learn titled “Trade in the Trump Era” at Poyner Spruill in Raleigh. Pat Togni from King…
Interesting Reads and Other Helpful Resources for Government and Public Sector Attorneys
We’d like to highlight the University of North Carolina School of Government Survey. For those unfamiliar, the School of Government provides a wealth of…
Section CLE on Election Law, Campaign Finance, Redistricting and Related Issues is a “Must-Attend”
Are you keeping track of recent developments in North Carolina election law, campaign finance, gerrymandering litigation, and legislative redistricting? If…
North Carolina Expands Civil Protections for Military Servicemembers
The North Carolina Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (“NCSCRA”), which took effect on October 1, 2019, expanded the rights of servicemembers and their…