December 2023
Pro Bono Spotlight: Martin Warf
“There are a few reasons I commit to pro bono work. First, it can be a nice shift from the normal concerns over disputes about money. Second, if I can find…
Checking In: December 19, 2023
Compiled by Jessica Junqueira The Law Offices of Mark E. Sullivan, P.A. Announce New Firm Name, Partner The Law Offices of Mark E. Sullivan, P.A., has been…
Pro Bono Spotlight: Heir Property Pro Bono Project
Across North Carolina, family land is lost, and people struggle to obtain benefits because they do not have a clear or marketable title to the home passed…
What Is the Game Plan, and Where Are We Moving?
Over two hundred years ago, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton and John Jay wrote The Federalist Papers. These essays were to encourage discussion and the…
Clear the Queue
The holidays and new year can be a time of heightened emotions and contrasting circumstances. Joy and plenty abound alongside anxiety and need. Throughout…
Tax Benefit Rule
The tax benefit rule was originally established by case law but later codified as Section 111. It provides a taxpayer is not permitted to retain the tax…
NCBA Business Law Section 2023 Legislative Update
The Business Law Section of the North Carolina Bar Association was active this past year in proposing certain changes to the North Carolina Business…
The Building Envelope: A Perspective
and Jeffrey Martin, RRC, RRO, CEI, REWO, CDT The construction industry has currently been running at a breakneck pace. This pace, combined with the advent of…
Ten Key Points to Remember Throughout Your Career
1. The most important case you have is the one sitting in front of you, because that client is there for that moment, trusting that you are going to invest…