By Fred Moreno For decades, North Carolina citizens have had the opportunity to work in several different industries and practices. Certain dealings require that person to first obtain a professional license. This is typically done by passing an exam and satisfying certain education or training requirements. Once all required conditions are completed to obtain a […]
By W. Bain Jones Jr. Over two hundred years ago, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton and John Jay wrote The Federalist Papers. These essays were to encourage discussion and the approval of the United States Constitution. In The Federalist #78, Alexander Hamilton noted that the courts were “designed to be the intermediate body between the people […]
By W. Bain Jones Jr. In October, Lawrence Duke, formerly Legal Counsel to the North Carolina Rules Commission, was appointed the newest Administrative Law Judge. Judge Duke was with the Rules Commission for one year and nine months. A graduate of the Campbell School of Law in 2015, Judge Duke clerked at the North Carolina […]
By W. Bain Jones Jr. After over fifty years of service to the State of North Carolina, Fred Morrison retired as the Senior Administrative Law Judge at the Office of Administrative Hearings. Judge Morrison has had a long and distinctive career serving the citizens of North Carolina. He is a graduate of Wake Forest School […]
By Kristen Fetter The General Assembly recently appointed Robert J. “Bob” Ramseur Jr. and William “Bill” Aceto to the North Carolina Real Estate Commission. Mr. Ramseur and Mr. Aceto were sworn in as new members at the September 13, 2023, business meeting. Mr. Ramseur is an attorney and a partner at Ragsdale Liggett PLLC in […]
By Amy Fitzhugh Join us on Thursday, November 9, 2023, for an informative and comprehensive event at the Bar Center in Cary. This program, planned by the NCBA Administrative Law Section, offers a deep dive into legislative updates and key legal topics that are essential for administrative and governmental lawyers. Offering 6.00 MCLE hours, including […]
By W. Bain Jones Jr. In “Leadership In Turbulent Times,” Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin examines four American presidents: Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Lyndon B. Johnson. Lincoln faced a severely divided nation struggling with the wretched stain of slavery. The Civil War was killing Americans in unimaginable numbers. Lincoln had […]
By W. Bain Jones Jr. Is there a right to employment? Does Administrative Law prohibit an individual’s right to employment or only limit it in some circumstances? The United States Constitution states in the preamble: We, the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic tranquility, […]
By Fred Moreno Now that the 2023 legislative session is underway, numerous House and Senate committees are meeting to discuss current legislation along with studies and issues of concern by members of the public, state agencies, and trade groups. One such committee, the House Committee on Regulatory Reform (“HCRR”), is of particular interest to this […]
By W. Bain Jones Jr. Ann Wall is the 2023 recipient of the Award of Excellence. Ann was admitted to practice law in 1978. She has devoted her career to government service and Administrative Law. Ann became the General Counsel for the Department of Labor and rendered outstanding service to the people of North Carolina […]