By Robert Davis 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 belongs in any administrative lawyer’s repertoire. Indeed, notification of intent to seek mandamus is often enough to prompt government action. Recent case law […]
Getting involved with the (North Carolina) Bar Association was one of the best things to do … I started out volunteering for 4ALL, one year at Williams Mullen and one year my firm hosted. … It has been so rewarding, and I run into colleagues who are also giving back. It is a really good feeling; […]
The Military & Veterans Law Section (MVL) annual CLE offers it all — you can advance military and veterans issues, learn how to advocate for military members and veterans, earn CLE credit and network. And you might be able to do it for free, as scholarships are available to qualifying members. Over 800,000 military members […]
By Clayton Doron Morgan The Corporate Counsel Section is quite excited to have its many leaders and members actively serving and participating in Section-related events. I, too, am excited to be your 2018-2019 Section Chair and cannot begin to communicate my enthusiasm in anticipation of a wonderful Bar year. As our Section membership is some […]
Jake Parrott has joined Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP as counsel in the firm’s Raleigh office. He joins Parker Poe’s Development Services Industry Team. Parrott focuses his practice on commercial real estate transactions that include the new development, acquisition, and sale of all commercial property types, as well as leasing, real estate financing, and […]
Six proposed constitutional amendments are appearing on the North Carolina general election ballot this year. As a service to our members and the citizens of our state, the North Carolina Bar Association has partnered with UNC-TV to produce educational programming regarding the proposed constitutional amendments. The “Amendments Explained” programs premiered on Friday night, October 19, […]
Dear Senior Lawyer Division Members: Welcome to Fall 2018 and a new SLD program year. I hope that you all had a pleasant summer and that many of you have a special summer 2018 event memory. I’m in that group since I had a BIG birthday in July and my children and grandchildren arranged a […]
By Erik Mazzone NCBA Membership Experience, Senior Director I am super excited to share with you that we have hired a new Director of the Center for Practice Management. Catherine Sanders Reach, Director of Law Practice Management and Technology for the Chicago Bar Association and former Director of the Legal Technology Resource Center for the […]
Have a Hurricane Florence story to share on NCBarBlog or in NC Lawyer magazine? Email Amber Nimocks. By Bettie Kelley Sousa The Wednesday after Hurricane Florence left the state, Smith Debnam partners gathered for their monthly lunch meeting, normally chaired by the law firm’s managing partner, Jerry Myers. Many learned then that Myers’ absence resulted from […]
Dear Future of Law Committee Members, This week is Duke Law Tech Week, and we’d like to invite members of this committee to take part in some of our events. Here are three that may be of interest. The first two require pre-registration. The last is online only and does not require registration. Duke Law […]