By PJ Puryear Chief Justice Beasley just rolled out her newest orders on the courts. You can read about them here, but below are the highlights that should be of interest to North Carolina litigators: Filing, Deadlines, and Statutes of Limitation/Repose Filings due pursuant to statutes of limitation or repose are extended until July 31. […]
By Will Quick Dear Litigation Section Members: We know better than most how great a disruption the COVID-19 pandemic has caused to the legal system. Trials have been postponed indefinitely, motions are just starting to be heard remotely, and how we connect with, advise, and counsel our clients is so very different than it was […]
By Martha J. Efird Formed by Chief Justice Beasley, the COVID-19 Judicial Task Force (Task Force) comprised of members of our judiciary, other court officials, and members of the bar has met twice to anticipate, identify, and discuss issues related to the transition of our courts back to full operations. The next meeting is scheduled for […]
By PJ Puryear and Kellie Myers Good morning, everyone! There are three important new developments that we want to ensure you know. 1. Chief Justice Beasley’s Newest Order As most of you know by now, last Friday Chief Justice Beasley issued a new Order regarding the administration of justice during COVID-19. Every part of that […]
By PJ Puryear and Kellie Myers Good morning, everyone! There are three important new developments that we want to ensure you know. 1. Chief Justice Beasley’s Newest Order As most of you know by now, last Friday Chief Justice Beasley issued a new Order regarding the administration of justice during COVID-19. Every part of that […]
By Jacob Morse On March 19, 2020, Chief Justice Beasley of the Supreme Court of North Carolina entered an order extending deadlines for filings and actions to be done in North Carolina trial courts which were set to be filed or done between March 16, 2020 and April 17, 2020. This blog summarized that order […]
By Kevin Stanfield and PJ Puryear A few days ago, we provided the section an update on extensions and closures due to COVID-19. With another week comes yet another update, this by way of an Order from Chief Justice Beasley. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 7A-39(b)(2), Chief Justice Beasley has issued seven emergency directives which we have summarized […]
By Jacob Morse and PJ Puryear Last week, NCBA Litigation Section members provided an overview of court closures and deadline extensions due to COVID-19. This post is to provide an update, as well as to highlight resources that have become available to practitioners and the public. Trial Courts On Friday March 13, 2020, Chief Justice […]
By Martha J. Efird and Jonah Garson Effective immediately and by Order of Chief Justice Beasley, all court documents due to be filed in any non-appellate state court on or after March 16, 2020 and by April 17, 2020 will be deemed timely if filed by the close of business on April 17, 2020. You […]
By Amy Richardson and Marilyn Forbes COVID-19 (coronavirus) has created uncertainty in all areas including in our professional lives. The following are a few ethical considerations that litigators should keep in mind during this time. COMMUNICATION: Make sure to update and timely respond to your clients. North Carolina Rule of Professional Conduct 1.4 governs communications […]