Are you interested in understanding more about criminal court case processing in North Carolina? Courtesy of the North Carolina Judicial Branch, the Paralegal Division blog is publishing a three-part series during the first three weeks of February. The series includes an overview of the following:
Part I: Infraction Case Processing
Part II: Misdemeanor Case Processing
Part III: Felony Case Processing
The information below provides a general overview of criminal processing in North Carolina. It is not a substitute for reviewing the specific requirements contained in the North Carolina General Statutes and the opinions of the North Carolina appellate courts. Please also be aware that procedural nuances may vary among North Carolina’s one hundred counties.
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The Nominations Committee seeks nominations for individuals to serve as members of the International Practice Section Council. Council members govern the Section and help define its priorities and strategies.
Council members must be able to serve a three (3) year term and must be willing to attend quarterly (currently virtual) meetings. The Section is seeking members who can actively participate, such as by serving on a Committee and who want to work for the betterment of the Section, the NCBA, the public, and the legal profession. At the same time, the Council understands the needs of busy professionals and actively works to accommodate that. Each candidate must be a member of the International Practice Section in good standing.
Feel free to nominate yourself or someone else if this sounds like a good fit! Each candidate will be considered by the Nominations Committee for inclusion in a slate that will be submitted to the Section for election at its Annual Meeting in May 2021.
In suggesting a candidate, please indicate briefly why you think the candidate should be considered for the Council or office. Candidates who are not selected for a Council position may also be asked to participate in Section Committees or in other Section activities.
Please send your nominations to Julianne Dambro at [email protected] at your earliest convenience, and in any event, by no later than Friday, February 26, 2021.
Sarah Schtakleff
Nominations Committee Chair
NCBA International Practice Section
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On February 11 at 12:30 p.m. via Zoom, Elon Law’s Sports and Entertainment Law Society will host a panel with Jeffrey T. Jones and Danielle Hardy.
Jones is an Entertainment Lawyer with 25 years of experience and a former NFL Agent. He practices in Greensboro, North Carolina. Danielle Hardy is an Elon Law Alum and Counsel at Universal Music Group. Hardy’s career includes work with Spotify and Viacom. She is the founder of Pursuing the Esquire, a mentoring program for law students and pre-law students.
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On March 5, 2021, the North Carolina Bar Foundation, in conjunction with the North Carolina Bar Association, will be hosting the 4ALL Statewide Service Day. This pro bono program, held virtually this year, connects volunteer attorneys with members of the public to provide free legal answers, information, and resources to callers all over the state!
Help the NCBF by spreading awareness of the 2021 4ALL event to potential volunteers and callers! Below, you will find the social media toolkit for the event. The toolkit provides call-in information for eight different regions in North Carolina as well as downloadable graphics promoting 4ALL. Please utilize the toolkit to share volunteer recruitment and regional call-in information on your social media pages.
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By Kaitlyn Fudge “Without our guidance, many of these clients would be sitting in a deportation center awaiting a one-way ticket back to a country where they might be met with threats and violence.”
When you hear “corporate finance lawyer,” you think about boardrooms in high-rises and long hours poring over documents packed with legalese about acquisitions and lending practices. You picture the type of guys on Wall Street. What you don’t picture is someone at the U.S.-Mexico Border visiting an immigration respite center in McAllen, Texas, where summers are sweltering and an average August day is 97°F.
Meet Joey Polonsky. Joey is a corporate finance senior associate at King & Spalding LLP in Charlotte. His firm has partnered with the Catholic Charities Humanitarian Respite Center in McAllen, which provides asylum-seeking immigrants in crisis access to basic resources, legal services, and medical assistance. He attributes the opportunity to his firm, “Helping your clients achieve what is right and just is an uphill battle, and I wouldn’t be able to make the difference I have without my colleagues who have always pushed me to advocate for the people who need it most.”
As humans, we are multi-dimensional beings made up of several identities, including race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ability. Cultures are inextricably connected to these identities and are learned from what we see, read, hear and experience. We carry them with us wherever we go and, collectively, they make up who we are at any particular point in our lives. They may influence our decisions, impact our lived experiences, play a role in how we choose to engage with others, and provide the lens through which we see the world. Acknowledging this truth is a good starting point when engaging in equity and inclusion work.
As chair of the Pro Bono Committee’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion subcommittee, I am pleased to announce the launch of a multi-part blog series surrounding DEI issues in legal work. Each entry will provide a high-level view of a resource relevant to a particular topic, which we encourage you to review as a follow up. While many of the topics may relate to sects of the population that are served by pro bono projects, historically under-supported communities, the information presented is not exclusive to pro bono work and should be applied as you engage with any client.
Paralegal Spotlight is the Division’s monthly publication designed to share Division members’ stories with colleagues, inspire present and future paralegal professionals, and strengthen awareness of the profession and association.
Each month, we select one amazing paralegal from among our membership and ask them to share a little bit about their personal and professional life. Join Paralegal Spotlight as we learn more about member talents, skills, personal and professional goals, technology tips, accomplishments, volunteer work, and more.
I hope everyone had an enjoyable holiday season despite all the challenges we continue to face from this enduring pandemic. The Workers’ Compensation Section of the North Carolina Bar Association held its quarterly meeting on January 26, 2021. Several updates came out of the meeting and I wanted to share them with everyone.
Next week, beginning Thursday afternoon, February 4, 2021, the Section is holding its Spring CLE event. This event would typically be held at the Grandover in Greensboro but will be broadcast virtually this year. If you have not signed up, more information can be foundhere. Jeanette Byrum and Sherman Criner have put together an outstanding program this year with many varied topics. Additionally, if you are a Section member, you will receive a reduced rate!
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 content to the blog yet. Our goal is to have a new article up every week, so we are already behind schedule. Which is partly why we are now calling on you!
The success of this blog depends on our members sharing their knowledge and experiences, as well as upcoming opportunities and events. Posting to the Litigation Section Blog is not only a good way to make sure your colleagues are informed, but to make sure they know who you are. All of us have likely seen referrals from other counsel, and showing your knowledge here can help you with that endeavor.
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What we learned in 2020 was to expect the unexpected. Prior to February of 2020, who would have predicted the impact of a pandemic in general, let alone COVID-19 in particular, when drafting commercial real estate purchase contracts? Likewise, who would have predicted the impact of COVID-19 on due diligence, loan documents, and closings?
In the immediate aftermath of the initial impact of COVID-19 in the U.S., focus was on whether COVID-19 was within the scope of a force majeure clause or whether COVID-19 could reasonably be construed as an “Act of God.” Attorneys debated whether the governmental “stay-at-home” orders and other similar regulatory orders fell within the legal impossibility and/or frustration of purpose doctrines. Since then, what lessons have we learned?
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Three-Part Series: Criminal Case Processing in North Carolina, Part I – Infractions
Paralegal DivisionBy the North Carolina Judicial Branch
Are you interested in understanding more about criminal court case processing in North Carolina? Courtesy of the North Carolina Judicial Branch, the Paralegal Division blog is publishing a three-part series during the first three weeks of February. The series includes an overview of the following:
Part I: Infraction Case Processing
Part II: Misdemeanor Case Processing
Part III: Felony Case Processing
The information below provides a general overview of criminal processing in North Carolina. It is not a substitute for reviewing the specific requirements contained in the North Carolina General Statutes and the opinions of the North Carolina appellate courts. Please also be aware that procedural nuances may vary among North Carolina’s one hundred counties.
Read more
Call for Nominations: International Practice Section Seeks Council Members!
International Law, International Law & Practice, International PracticeDear Section Members:
The Nominations Committee seeks nominations for individuals to serve as members of the International Practice Section Council. Council members govern the Section and help define its priorities and strategies.
Council members must be able to serve a three (3) year term and must be willing to attend quarterly (currently virtual) meetings. The Section is seeking members who can actively participate, such as by serving on a Committee and who want to work for the betterment of the Section, the NCBA, the public, and the legal profession. At the same time, the Council understands the needs of busy professionals and actively works to accommodate that. Each candidate must be a member of the International Practice Section in good standing.
Feel free to nominate yourself or someone else if this sounds like a good fit! Each candidate will be considered by the Nominations Committee for inclusion in a slate that will be submitted to the Section for election at its Annual Meeting in May 2021.
In suggesting a candidate, please indicate briefly why you think the candidate should be considered for the Council or office. Candidates who are not selected for a Council position may also be asked to participate in Section Committees or in other Section activities.
Please send your nominations to Julianne Dambro at [email protected] at your earliest convenience, and in any event, by no later than Friday, February 26, 2021.
Sarah Schtakleff
Nominations Committee Chair
NCBA International Practice Section
Elon Law SELS Presents ‘Legal Careers in Music’
Sports & Entertainment Law SectionOn February 11 at 12:30 p.m. via Zoom, Elon Law’s Sports and Entertainment Law Society will host a panel with Jeffrey T. Jones and Danielle Hardy.
Jones is an Entertainment Lawyer with 25 years of experience and a former NFL Agent. He practices in Greensboro, North Carolina. Danielle Hardy is an Elon Law Alum and Counsel at Universal Music Group. Hardy’s career includes work with Spotify and Viacom. She is the founder of Pursuing the Esquire, a mentoring program for law students and pre-law students.
Please see flyer below for more information.
2021 4ALL Statewide Service Day: Utilize This Social Media Toolkit to Spread Awareness to Potential Volunteers and Callers
BankruptcyBankruptcy Section members,
On March 5, 2021, the North Carolina Bar Foundation, in conjunction with the North Carolina Bar Association, will be hosting the 4ALL Statewide Service Day. This pro bono program, held virtually this year, connects volunteer attorneys with members of the public to provide free legal answers, information, and resources to callers all over the state!
Help the NCBF by spreading awareness of the 2021 4ALL event to potential volunteers and callers! Below, you will find the social media toolkit for the event. The toolkit provides call-in information for eight different regions in North Carolina as well as downloadable graphics promoting 4ALL. Please utilize the toolkit to share volunteer recruitment and regional call-in information on your social media pages.
Read more
Pro Bono Volunteer Spotlight: Joey Polonsky
Pro Bono CommitteePro Bono Project: Immigrant Asylum
“Without our guidance, many of these clients would be sitting in a deportation center awaiting a one-way ticket back to a country where they might be met with threats and violence.”
When you hear “corporate finance lawyer,” you think about boardrooms in high-rises and long hours poring over documents packed with legalese about acquisitions and lending practices. You picture the type of guys on Wall Street. What you don’t picture is someone at the U.S.-Mexico Border visiting an immigration respite center in McAllen, Texas, where summers are sweltering and an average August day is 97°F.
Meet Joey Polonsky. Joey is a corporate finance senior associate at King & Spalding LLP in Charlotte. His firm has partnered with the Catholic Charities Humanitarian Respite Center in McAllen, which provides asylum-seeking immigrants in crisis access to basic resources, legal services, and medical assistance. He attributes the opportunity to his firm, “Helping your clients achieve what is right and just is an uphill battle, and I wouldn’t be able to make the difference I have without my colleagues who have always pushed me to advocate for the people who need it most.”
Read more
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Series: Cross-Cultural Lawyering
DEI, Pro Bono CommitteeAs humans, we are multi-dimensional beings made up of several identities, including race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ability. Cultures are inextricably connected to these identities and are learned from what we see, read, hear and experience. We carry them with us wherever we go and, collectively, they make up who we are at any particular point in our lives. They may influence our decisions, impact our lived experiences, play a role in how we choose to engage with others, and provide the lens through which we see the world. Acknowledging this truth is a good starting point when engaging in equity and inclusion work.
As chair of the Pro Bono Committee’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion subcommittee, I am pleased to announce the launch of a multi-part blog series surrounding DEI issues in legal work. Each entry will provide a high-level view of a resource relevant to a particular topic, which we encourage you to review as a follow up. While many of the topics may relate to sects of the population that are served by pro bono projects, historically under-supported communities, the information presented is not exclusive to pro bono work and should be applied as you engage with any client.
Read more
Paralegal Spotlight: Bonnie Thayer Dubier
Paralegal DivisionBy the Communications Committee
Paralegal Spotlight is the Division’s monthly publication designed to share Division members’ stories with colleagues, inspire present and future paralegal professionals, and strengthen awareness of the profession and association.
Each month, we select one amazing paralegal from among our membership and ask them to share a little bit about their personal and professional life. Join Paralegal Spotlight as we learn more about member talents, skills, personal and professional goals, technology tips, accomplishments, volunteer work, and more.
This month’s Paralegal Spotlight is on Bonnie Thayer Dubier.
Position Title: Director of Personnel/Mediator.
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NCBA WC Section Update – January 2021
Workers' Compensation SectionI hope everyone had an enjoyable holiday season despite all the challenges we continue to face from this enduring pandemic. The Workers’ Compensation Section of the North Carolina Bar Association held its quarterly meeting on January 26, 2021. Several updates came out of the meeting and I wanted to share them with everyone.
Next week, beginning Thursday afternoon, February 4, 2021, the Section is holding its Spring CLE event. This event would typically be held at the Grandover in Greensboro but will be broadcast virtually this year. If you have not signed up, more information can be found here. Jeanette Byrum and Sherman Criner have put together an outstanding program this year with many varied topics. Additionally, if you are a Section member, you will receive a reduced rate!
Read more
Calling for Content!
Litigation SectionPJ Puryear
Adam Banks
Tandy Mathis
By PJ Puryear, Adam Banks, and Tandy Mathis
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 content to the blog yet. Our goal is to have a new article up every week, so we are already behind schedule. Which is partly why we are now calling on you!
The success of this blog depends on our members sharing their knowledge and experiences, as well as upcoming opportunities and events. Posting to the Litigation Section Blog is not only a good way to make sure your colleagues are informed, but to make sure they know who you are. All of us have likely seen referrals from other counsel, and showing your knowledge here can help you with that endeavor.
Read more
COVID-19 Checklist – Issues to Consider for Commercial Real Estate Purchase Contracts and Closings
Real PropertyWhat we learned in 2020 was to expect the unexpected. Prior to February of 2020, who would have predicted the impact of a pandemic in general, let alone COVID-19 in particular, when drafting commercial real estate purchase contracts? Likewise, who would have predicted the impact of COVID-19 on due diligence, loan documents, and closings?
In the immediate aftermath of the initial impact of COVID-19 in the U.S., focus was on whether COVID-19 was within the scope of a force majeure clause or whether COVID-19 could reasonably be construed as an “Act of God.” Attorneys debated whether the governmental “stay-at-home” orders and other similar regulatory orders fell within the legal impossibility and/or frustration of purpose doctrines. Since then, what lessons have we learned?
Read more