You don’t need a doctorate in American History (let alone a law degree) to know the vital role attorneys have played in the development of our nation. And yet, according to recent data, lawyers are considered by the public to contribute less than any other profession to society’s well-being. That negative perception correlates with lawyers’ decreased role in politics; as of 2016, attorneys made up a historically-low 36.5% of Congress, well below the high of 79.5% in 1849-50 and much lower than the 52.6% that made up the first Congress in 1789-90. Lawyers’ voices, however, are crucial to the Republic, and tend to have a shared understanding on the importance of a just and equitable government. That viewpoint manifests in unique ways; for example, lawyer members of the House of Representatives are more likely to support government funding of legal aid programs compared to non-attorney members.
By Shannon Sumner Governmental enforcement activity is on the rise, and improved coordination among enforcement bodies is meant to “help to identify culpable individuals and hold them accountable.” With this increase in enforcement actions, it is imperative that compliance remains top-of-mind. Effective compliance programs can not only serve as shields against potential risks, but they also provide a strong defense against government inquiry and/or enforcement.
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Holidays were never a big deal for my family when I was growing up. We never put up a Christmas tree, never had extended family over for dinner, never put up Christmas lights. However, November and December have always been one of my favorite times of year, as there is something magical about the lights and the general excitement of the holidays. Living in the mountains where there was snow a good deal of the winter probably also lent to the ambience. After becoming an adult and getting married, my husband and I have worked to create our own holiday traditions, although they have changed over the years. Because neither of our families does much to celebrate the holidays, we have had to adapt and either make the most of them with our little family or celebrate with friends.
Since I was fourteen, I have lived in the vicinity of Camp Lejeune (Jacksonville, NC). Consequently, many of the friends I have made over the years have been affiliated with the military. I have said good-bye to more friends than I can count when they have moved on to the next duty station, but each one of them holds a special place in my heart. One of the things that has always struck me about the military lifestyle is the resilience it requires. Individuals who serve in the armed forces, and those who sacrifice as their spouses, children, and extended families often spend the holidays away from the ones they love the most. Countless births, birthdays, anniversaries, and other important life events are missed, but the holidays are especially difficult.
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Art MacCord is a patent attorney with 40 years of experience. He keeps an eye on the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the U.S. Copyright Office for new rules and practice tips of interest to intellectual property attorneys. Find his latest updates here:
NCBA IPL Section Blog News Blasts for December 3, 2019
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By Ann B. Wall Members of the Administrative Law Section found the following recent third party articles to be interesting. Remember – if it says subscription required, check your legal research provider, as many of them include law reviews, journals and other publications. So, you may not subscribe directly to the publisher’s materials but may have access anyway through other means.
“The Future of Administrative Deference”, Andrew Hessick, 41 Campbell L. Rev. 421, Spring, 2019. Although written before the US Supreme Court ruled in the deference case before it last year, this article provides a useful overview of the issues and why they may matter to NC practitioners.
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Jacquelyn Greene, Assistant Professor of Public Law and Government for the UNC School of Government, recently posted the following item regarding the new Raise the Age law on the On the Civil Side blog of the UNC School of Government:
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Who are we? Legal LINK is a subcommittee of the North Carolina Bar Association Young Lawyers Division. Legal LINK stands for Leadership, Information, Networking, and Knowledge. This program is designed to increase interest in legal careers among high school students who are underrepresented in the legal profession. Legal LINK consists of one-hour sessions focused on each of the LINK building blocks and includes a field trip to a local law school or courthouse. Last year, we participated in 2 schools, but this year so far, we have expanded to four schools — two in Durham, one in Roxboro, and one in Charlotte. We aim to reach out to at least 20 students each session and bring 4-5 attorneys, law students, or judges to serve as panelists.
The NCBA International Practice Council is seeking nominations for new Council members from which a slate of proposed new Officers to the Council will also be considered. As a reminder, Council membership requires both membership in the NCBA and the International Practice Section, attendance at four Council Meetings scheduled around the state each year, and a willingness to serve a three-year term.
A special word of thanks to all currently serving as Officers; your participation is greatly appreciated. For members who are not Officers, please let Nominations Chair Jennifer Parser know if you are interested. Also, any member who would like to propose a new Council member should also contact Jennifer at 919-783-2955 or [email protected].
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Dear Members of the Antitrust and Complex Business Disputes Section:
Thank you for re-joining and joining the Antitrust and Complex Business Disputes (ACBD) Section of the NCBA for the 2019-2020 bar year. I am honored to serve as your Chair. Your leadership team of officers, council members, and committee chairs already are hard at work representing the section and planning activities for the upcoming year.
As many of you are aware, our marquee event is the ACBD annual meeting and full-day CLE regularly held in February and chaired this year by Tom Segars. We have an exciting program lined up for February 13, 2020 with a wide variety of speakers so I encourage you to please go ahead and mark your calendars so you can attend in person and network with your fellow section members.
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