The N.C. Supreme Court established the Chief Justice’s Rules Advisory Commission in September 2019 to monitor the N.C. Rules of Civil Procedure and General Rules of Practice. The Commission’s work currently focuses on recommendations for rule changes necessary for a statewide e-filing and case-management system, set to roll out over a five-year period beginning in […]
Infrastructure – Defense/Safety & Security – ICT/Cybersecurity – Energy April-August 2020 at 1:00 p.m. EST In light of current circumstances, the U.S. Commercial Service is offering these webinar series at no cost. Infrastructure Projects in Latin America Webinar Series Webinar Series focused on upcoming infrastructure projects in Latin America announced by different governments in the […]
The Legislative Analysis team at the NCBA is compiling a list of causes of action and associated documents which are filed using e-Courts that normally require notarization. The legislature is looking to our Sections to identify any other documents not filed on an AOC form that require notarization prior to filing on e-Courts. Devon Karst, […]
By Samantha E. Gordon One word has been on everyone’s mind lately: Coronavirus. When will the stay-at-home orders be lifted? When can I go to the grocery store without worrying about whether I will find toilet paper? When can I go eat at my favorite restaurant again or will my favorite restaurant even be open […]
The U.S. Commercial Service Global Education Team is offering the “U.S. International Education Response and Resilience Webinar Series” to address the COVID-19 health crisis affecting the U.S. international education industry. The first webinar will be held the afternoon of April 15 at 3 p.m. EDT (2 p.m. CDT; 1 p.m. MDT; 12 p.m. PDT). Participation […]
The Export-Import Bank (“Ex-Im”) has taken a few steps to increase liquidity in export transactions—among them, it created a new Bridge Loan Program for foreign buyers. More info can be found here. Fact sheet on the Working Capital guarantee program It outlines the new flexibilities Ex-Im is adding to their existing programs as well. Ex-Im […]
By Lori Linfante and Pam Deeds Stewart The COVID-19 crisis has not affected the Notary law in North Carolina. However, the NC Secretary of State’s Office has issued guidance on how to comply with the in-person appearance requirements in this time of practicing social distancing. Some steps that can be taken to reduce exposure to the […]
By Sarah Schtakleff As we all search for ways to help others during this difficult time, consider volunteering your legal skills on NC Free Legal Answers. See more information below on this opportunity as well as other resources, some of which were included in your weekly e-bar email. NC Free Legal Answers: Pro Bono From […]
By Kelsey Mayo, Kate Dewberry, and Jennifer Parser Employee Benefit Questions If I furlough or layoff employees, can I continue some or all of their benefits during the leave? There may be ways to continue some or all benefits during a furlough or layoff. Each plan is unique, however, and the exact terms must be […]
By Sarah Schtakleff and Will Quick We are in unprecedented times with COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and many of us are wondering what we can do to help those without regular access to food. Even in the best of times, however, over 1.5 Million North Carolinians struggle with hunger—of those nearly half a million are children. With public […]