September is Hunger Action Month. People all over the United States stand together with the Feeding America network to fight hunger. It’s a month to spread the word and take action — and, with your help, find a solution to end the hunger crisis.
North Carolina is the 10th hungriest state in the nation. To help our neighbors in need, the YLD’s Legal Feeding Frenzy (“LFF”) Committee partners each year with Feeding the Carolinas to host a month-long food- and fund-drive. This past March, our legal community was able to raise a record-breaking $151,000 or 600,000 pounds of food! With these resources, our local food banks were able to address unprecedented needs that resulted from layoffs, school closures, and other life crises caused by COVID-19. We look forward to kick-starting another record-breaking LFF in March 2021! However, with COVID-19 continuing to rage on, North Carolina has seen a 38% increase in demand at our food banks. Our neighbors and food banks need our help now.
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Although it’s not the same as sharing a drink and swapping stories in person, I hope you are planning to join us on Friday, October 2, at 9:00 a.m. via zoom for our fall meeting. We will induct five outstanding lawyers into the Legal Practice Hall of Fame. Then, Bar Center staff will give us a brief tutorial on how to navigate the new NCBA website, including how to take advantage of the SLD blog.
We look forward to seeing you, even if it is only on a computer screen.
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Do you have a great suggestion? Leadership wants to hear from you!
The Council for the North Carolina Bar Association, Paralegal Division encourages all members to offer suggestions for resources, services, activities, or other potential benefits related to your Division membership.
The Communications Committee oversees the Paralegal Division Virtual Suggestion Box by receiving suggestions from membership and forwarding them to the Council prior to quarterly meetings. The Council discusses each suggestion to ensure fair and appropriate consideration. Although member suggestions are given careful consideration, the Council reserves the right to accept, delay, or reject the implementation of a suggestion based upon what is cost effective, practical, constructive and beneficial to Division membership as a whole and what is permissible according to NCBA guidelines and/or bylaws.
The Council also reviews suggestions that identify areas of opportunity for improvement. If a suggestion identifies a problem or area of opportunity for improvement, members are encouraged to recommend a solution or action.
Suggestions must be received at least 10 days before a council meeting in order to be considered at that meeting. If any suggestions are received less than 10 days before the next council meeting, that suggestion will be held over and considered at the following quarterly meeting.
If you have any issues with this form, please contact the Communications Committee via email at [email protected].
Subcontractors and contractors with pending construction contract claims, read your monthly application for payment, lien waiver, and change order forms closely before signing. Failure to do so may result in a costly waiver of claims.
Imagine this: you are a subcontractor on a construction project that is nearing completion. Many of your change order requests are disputed by the general contractor. Cash flow requires that you bill for the undisputed contract balance. To do so, you execute and submit an application for payment and lien waivers on the general contractor’s forms as a condition precedent to receiving payment. Have you preserved your claims on the disputed work? A recent North Carolina Court of Appeals opinion serves as a reminder of the impact periodic lien waivers can have on pending construction contract claims.
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What You Need to Know About the New Community Platform
This year, the NCBA has switched to a new online community platform. This new community platform for Sections, Divisions and Councils offers many more features than the previous system. Below is a summary of the basics and what you need to know to utilize this platform and its features.
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What You Need to Know About the New Community Platform
This year, the NCBA has switched to a new online community platform. This new community platform for Sections, Divisions and Councils offers many more features than the previous system. Below is a summary of the basics and what you need to know to utilize this platform and its features.
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What You Need to Know About the New Community Platform
This year, the NCBA has switched to a new online community platform. This new community platform for Sections, Divisions and Councils offers many more features than the previous system. Below is a summary of the basics and what you need to know to utilize this platform and its features.
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What You Need to Know About the New Community Platform
This year, the NCBA has switched to a new online community platform. This new community platform for Sections, Divisions and Councils offers many more features than the previous system. Below is a summary of the basics and what you need to know to utilize this platform and its features.
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What You Need to Know About the New Community Platform
This year, the NCBA has switched to a new online community platform. This new community platform for Sections, Divisions and Councils offers many more features than the previous system. Below is a summary of the basics and what you need to know to utilize this platform and its features.
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What You Need to Know About the New Community Platform
This year, the NCBA has switched to a new online community platform. This new community platform for Sections, Divisions and Councils offers many more features than the previous system. Below is a summary of the basics and what you need to know to utilize this platform and its features.
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A Message from the YLD Legal Feeding Frenzy Committee in Honor of Hunger Action Month!
Young Lawyers DivisionErin Ball
Michele Livingstone
By Erin Ball and Michele Livingstone
September is Hunger Action Month. People all over the United States stand together with the Feeding America network to fight hunger. It’s a month to spread the word and take action — and, with your help, find a solution to end the hunger crisis.
North Carolina is the 10th hungriest state in the nation. To help our neighbors in need, the YLD’s Legal Feeding Frenzy (“LFF”) Committee partners each year with Feeding the Carolinas to host a month-long food- and fund-drive. This past March, our legal community was able to raise a record-breaking $151,000 or 600,000 pounds of food! With these resources, our local food banks were able to address unprecedented needs that resulted from layoffs, school closures, and other life crises caused by COVID-19. We look forward to kick-starting another record-breaking LFF in March 2021! However, with COVID-19 continuing to rage on, North Carolina has seen a 38% increase in demand at our food banks. Our neighbors and food banks need our help now.
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Join Us Via Zoom on Friday, Oct. 2, For Our Fall Meeting
Senior Lawyers DivisionDear Senior Lawyers,
Although it’s not the same as sharing a drink and swapping stories in person, I hope you are planning to join us on Friday, October 2, at 9:00 a.m. via zoom for our fall meeting. We will induct five outstanding lawyers into the Legal Practice Hall of Fame. Then, Bar Center staff will give us a brief tutorial on how to navigate the new NCBA website, including how to take advantage of the SLD blog.
We look forward to seeing you, even if it is only on a computer screen.
Rhoda Billings
SLD Chair
New! Paralegal Division Virtual Suggestion Box
Paralegal DivisionDo you have a great suggestion? Leadership wants to hear from you!
The Council for the North Carolina Bar Association, Paralegal Division encourages all members to offer suggestions for resources, services, activities, or other potential benefits related to your Division membership.
The Communications Committee oversees the Paralegal Division Virtual Suggestion Box by receiving suggestions from membership and forwarding them to the Council prior to quarterly meetings. The Council discusses each suggestion to ensure fair and appropriate consideration. Although member suggestions are given careful consideration, the Council reserves the right to accept, delay, or reject the implementation of a suggestion based upon what is cost effective, practical, constructive and beneficial to Division membership as a whole and what is permissible according to NCBA guidelines and/or bylaws.
The Council also reviews suggestions that identify areas of opportunity for improvement. If a suggestion identifies a problem or area of opportunity for improvement, members are encouraged to recommend a solution or action.
Suggestions must be received at least 10 days before a council meeting in order to be considered at that meeting. If any suggestions are received less than 10 days before the next council meeting, that suggestion will be held over and considered at the following quarterly meeting.
If you have any issues with this form, please contact the Communications Committee via email at [email protected].
Upcoming Meeting Dates:
Council Meeting – Friday, October 23
Council Meeting – Friday, January 8
Council Meeting – Thursday, May 2
Look Before You Leap: The Cost of Failing to Preserve Claims When Submitting Monthly Applications for Payment
Construction Law SectionBen Buskirk
Riley Smith
By Ben Buskirk and Riley Smith
Subcontractors and contractors with pending construction contract claims, read your monthly application for payment, lien waiver, and change order forms closely before signing. Failure to do so may result in a costly waiver of claims.
Imagine this: you are a subcontractor on a construction project that is nearing completion. Many of your change order requests are disputed by the general contractor. Cash flow requires that you bill for the undisputed contract balance. To do so, you execute and submit an application for payment and lien waivers on the general contractor’s forms as a condition precedent to receiving payment. Have you preserved your claims on the disputed work? A recent North Carolina Court of Appeals opinion serves as a reminder of the impact periodic lien waivers can have on pending construction contract claims.
Read more
Ketan Soni Presents “The New Community Platform”
BankruptcyWhat You Need to Know About the New Community Platform
This year, the NCBA has switched to a new online community platform. This new community platform for Sections, Divisions and Councils offers many more features than the previous system. Below is a summary of the basics and what you need to know to utilize this platform and its features.
Read more
Ketan Soni Presents “The New Community Platform”
Government & Public SectorWhat You Need to Know About the New Community Platform
This year, the NCBA has switched to a new online community platform. This new community platform for Sections, Divisions and Councils offers many more features than the previous system. Below is a summary of the basics and what you need to know to utilize this platform and its features.
Read more
Ketan Soni Presents “The New Community Platform”
Corporate CounselWhat You Need to Know About the New Community Platform
This year, the NCBA has switched to a new online community platform. This new community platform for Sections, Divisions and Councils offers many more features than the previous system. Below is a summary of the basics and what you need to know to utilize this platform and its features.
Read more
Ketan Soni Presents “The New Community Platform”
Construction Law SectionWhat You Need to Know About the New Community Platform
This year, the NCBA has switched to a new online community platform. This new community platform for Sections, Divisions and Councils offers many more features than the previous system. Below is a summary of the basics and what you need to know to utilize this platform and its features.
Read more
Ketan Soni Presents “The New Community Platform”
Litigation SectionWhat You Need to Know About the New Community Platform
This year, the NCBA has switched to a new online community platform. This new community platform for Sections, Divisions and Councils offers many more features than the previous system. Below is a summary of the basics and what you need to know to utilize this platform and its features.
Read more
Ketan Soni Presents “The New Community Platform”
Sports & Entertainment Law SectionWhat You Need to Know About the New Community Platform
This year, the NCBA has switched to a new online community platform. This new community platform for Sections, Divisions and Councils offers many more features than the previous system. Below is a summary of the basics and what you need to know to utilize this platform and its features.
Read more