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Who Needs Halloween? Sexual Harassment and Election Season
I come to you this beautiful October day with three scary topics you should likely avoid at any dinner party. However, as an employment lawyer and breast…
Want To See the Future Of Law Practice? Attend a Tech Conference
I recently returned from the Clio Conference in Chicago. Clio is cloud-based practice management software for law firms. But, don’t stop reading this post…
The Birds and the Bees and the TLC: What I Wish I’d Known When I Was a YLD Member
Bees are fascinating little critters. Their lifespan is only six weeks. In the spring, they gather pollen to store in their hives. As spring blooms into the…
Take a Deep Breath: Five Tips For Dealing With Highly Emotional Clients
Effectively dealing with highly emotional clients can be one of the most difficult aspects of practicing family law. Emotional clients may find it difficult…
NCBA Out & About: A Hike Along England’s South Downs Way
There are few better opportunities for relaxation and rejuvenation than a long walk. English national trails take it to a new level. In the bracing air…
And Now For Something Completely Different … About CLE Titles
Have you ever wondered how our CLE programs get their names? “The Alimony Tour – Not Starring John Cleese” was the name of the 2015 Family Law Section…
Attorneys, Paralegals Beware: Wire Instruction Fraud Plagues N.C. Lawyers
Over the last few weeks, Lawyers Mutual has received multiple reports of North Carolina attorneys who were targeted by scammers attempting to divert seller…
Young Lawyers Are Doing Good, But Not Always Doing Well
The Young Lawyers Division recently held its 62nd Annual Meeting in connection with the NCBA Annual Meeting in Charlotte. As the ceremonial gavel was passed…
Planning To Pursue An Appeal From A Business Court Decision? It’s A Jungle Out There!
Editor’s note: This is an updated version of the article that first appeared in the June 2016 edition of “The Litigator,” the NCBA Litigation Section…
Waiting Game: How Long Does It Take the N.C. Court Of Appeals To Issue Opinions?
I am often called upon to answer questions related to pending appeals because I recently completed a clerkship at the Court of Appeals of North Carolina. When…