Litigation Section
Pro Bono Opportunities – Without Even Leaving (or Going to) the Office
As we work our way through (another) tumultuous year, one bright spot is the continued opportunity to provide pro bono services virtually – from your home,…
Litigation Section Council Ethics Update
At its July 2021 meeting, the State Bar Council approved a new aspirational provision in the Preamble to the North Carolina Rules of Professional Conduct,…
Welcome to a New Bar Year!
“I believe in hope. I believe in BELIEVE.” – Ted Lasso When I started to practice law in North Carolina, the Litigation Section was critical to making…
John R. “Buddy” Wester Receives The Advocate’s Award
The Litigation Section is thrilled to be able to recognize John R. “Buddy” Wester as the 13th recipient of The Advocate’s Award. Wester, who served as…
Don’t Miss CLE and Events for the Litigation Section
The Litigation Section has three upcoming events that you will not want to miss! First, on May 18, at noon EDT, the Litigation Section will hold its annual…
North Carolina Courts Take Another Step Towards Digital Filing
Last week the Supreme Court of North Carolina adopted amendments to the General Rules of Practice, clearing the way for the implementation of the Judicial…
Using Collaborative Law to Resolve Business Disputes – It’s Not Just for Divorce Anymore!
Disputes between members of a family-owned or closely-held business or parties to a long-standing business relationship are similar to divorces in many ways…
Nominations for the Advocate’s Award are Open
The NCBA Litigation Section is seeking nominations for the Advocate’s Award, the highest award of the Litigation Section. The award was established to…
Calling for Content!
Since the last 27 days didn’t give you much bandwidth to absorb any more new information, you may have missed the fact that we haven’t posted any new…
Upcoming Pro Bono Opportunities
As a tumultuous 2020 nears to a close, there has never been a better time to give back to those who are most in need. One way to give back is to share your…