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 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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Pro Bono Projects: Wills for Heroes and 4All Statewide Service Day
By Rachel Royal
For Rebecca Rushton, volunteering for the North Carolina Bar Foundation’s Wills for Heroes pro bono program was not just about reporting pro bono hours; it completely changed the path of her career as a lawyer. A marine science undergrad who went to law school in Oregon, she began her Wills for Heroes pro bono experience as a law student in 2013. After moving back to North Carolina to work in construction litigation, she continued her involvement with the Wills for Heroes committee, eventually serving as the committee chair in 2016.
She recalls an event that year at N.C. Central University Law School when her brother, who was a police officer in Durham at the time, attended the event with his wife, and they were able to complete their estate planning documents. Another memorable Wills for Heroes event was held for a fire department when the entire crew happened to be on call. The volunteers were able to work with the chief to have firefighters come in for single appointments in case a call came in.
The North Carolina Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division is hosting a new four-part Lunch and Learn Series focused on various practice areas. Every third Wednesday at 12 p.m., you will hear from one of our liaisons and YLD council about what it’s like to work in their practice areas. The first series will be held on Feb. 17, 2021, at 12 p.m. and will cover Sports and Entertainment Law.
Register here for the Sports and Entertainment Law Series on Feb. 17!
Learn what it takes to be a sports and entertainment lawyer, what a typical day is like, and what some of the pros and cons are, and ask questions and network with fellow YLD members! Whether you are a young lawyer, transitioning lawyer, or law student, find out what it’s like to work in various practice areas and the best way to position yourself to get there.
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In 2019, North Carolina raised the age of juvenile jurisdiction from 16 to 18. This law, which was in effect for a hundred years, addressed the maximum age at which a person would be charged in juvenile court rather than adult court. Much attention was paid to the fact that North Carolina was one of the last states to automatically criminalize 16- and 17-year-olds for any offense. But did you know that North Carolina is currently the only state in the country to charge youth as young as six years old?
The minimum age of jurisdiction is the youngest age a child may be charged with a crime. Though many (29) states have no minimum age, North Carolina has the distinction of being the state with the youngest minimum age. There doesn’t appear to exist any legislative history on why this age was set, so it’s difficult to determine the policy rationale behind setting the age of six.
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The NCBA Litigation Section is seeking nominations for the Advocate’s Award, the highest award of the Litigation Section. The award was established to recognize members of the Litigation Section who are the superstars of our profession. A description of the award, the necessary qualifications, past winners of the award, and a nomination form is available on the Litigation Section page of the North Carolina Bar Association’s website by clicking here.
The nomination process has been streamlined for 2020/21. Nominations can be submitted online using a fillable form. The Advocate’s Award Committee hopes to receive many deserving nominations. We all have been privileged to work with some truly great litigators, so make sure to nominate the superstars you know for the Advocate’s Award. The deadline for this year’s nominations is March 26, 2021.
Please note: (1) the award may be conferred and nominations may be made posthumously; (2) nominees who do not receive the award may be considered for the award in subsequent years without being re-nominated; and (3) nominees who are currently practicing must be a member of the Litigation Section to be considered for the award.
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February celebrates Black History Month. In honor of Black History Month, the YLD Pro Bono Committee is challenging you to participate in five (5) hours of pro bono work this month. We ask that your pro bono participation focus on historically underserved communities. Participants can sign up for this challenge by pledging their commitment and recording hours here: Challenge Sign-Up Sheet. We will announce a random drawing on our First Inaugural YLD Pro Bono Day on Feb. 26!
On Feb. 26, 2021, please join the YLD Pro Bono Committee for YLD Pro Bono Day. We plan to have an insightful panel at 11 a.m. to discuss how judges and attorneys in your community are participating in pro bono work and impacting the lives of others who need legal representation. The panelists will be Judge Richard Dietz, Judge Linda Stephens, Troy Shelton and Evin Grant. You can register for the panel here. In the afternoon, a Driver’s License Restoration Clinic will be available to participants who sign up here: Clinic Sign-Up Sheet. The clinic consists of one (1) hour of CLE training and two (2) hours of pro bono work and begins at 12:30 pm. You can make a difference in someone’s life in just that short amount of time. You can view more details about the clinic here.
For a special message about Pro Bono Day, watch the video below.
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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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Three-Part Series: Criminal Case Processing in North Carolina, Part II – Misdemeanors
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 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
Pro Bono Volunteer Spotlight: Rebecca Rushton
Pro Bono CommitteePro Bono Projects: Wills for Heroes and 4All Statewide Service Day
For Rebecca Rushton, volunteering for the North Carolina Bar Foundation’s Wills for Heroes pro bono program was not just about reporting pro bono hours; it completely changed the path of her career as a lawyer. A marine science undergrad who went to law school in Oregon, she began her Wills for Heroes pro bono experience as a law student in 2013. After moving back to North Carolina to work in construction litigation, she continued her involvement with the Wills for Heroes committee, eventually serving as the committee chair in 2016.
She recalls an event that year at N.C. Central University Law School when her brother, who was a police officer in Durham at the time, attended the event with his wife, and they were able to complete their estate planning documents. Another memorable Wills for Heroes event was held for a fire department when the entire crew happened to be on call. The volunteers were able to work with the chief to have firefighters come in for single appointments in case a call came in.
Read more
New YLD Lunch and Learn Series
Young Lawyers DivisionThe North Carolina Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division is hosting a new four-part Lunch and Learn Series focused on various practice areas. Every third Wednesday at 12 p.m., you will hear from one of our liaisons and YLD council about what it’s like to work in their practice areas. The first series will be held on Feb. 17, 2021, at 12 p.m. and will cover Sports and Entertainment Law.
Register here for the Sports and Entertainment Law Series on Feb. 17!
Learn what it takes to be a sports and entertainment lawyer, what a typical day is like, and what some of the pros and cons are, and ask questions and network with fellow YLD members! Whether you are a young lawyer, transitioning lawyer, or law student, find out what it’s like to work in various practice areas and the best way to position yourself to get there.
Read more
Reconsidering North Carolina’s Minimum Age of Jurisdiction
Juvenile Justice & Children's RightsIn 2019, North Carolina raised the age of juvenile jurisdiction from 16 to 18. This law, which was in effect for a hundred years, addressed the maximum age at which a person would be charged in juvenile court rather than adult court. Much attention was paid to the fact that North Carolina was one of the last states to automatically criminalize 16- and 17-year-olds for any offense. But did you know that North Carolina is currently the only state in the country to charge youth as young as six years old?
The minimum age of jurisdiction is the youngest age a child may be charged with a crime. Though many (29) states have no minimum age, North Carolina has the distinction of being the state with the youngest minimum age. There doesn’t appear to exist any legislative history on why this age was set, so it’s difficult to determine the policy rationale behind setting the age of six.
Read more
Nominations for the Advocate’s Award are Open
Litigation SectionBy Donald Pocock and John Jo
The NCBA Litigation Section is seeking nominations for the Advocate’s Award, the highest award of the Litigation Section. The award was established to recognize members of the Litigation Section who are the superstars of our profession. A description of the award, the necessary qualifications, past winners of the award, and a nomination form is available on the Litigation Section page of the North Carolina Bar Association’s website by clicking here.
The nomination process has been streamlined for 2020/21. Nominations can be submitted online using a fillable form. The Advocate’s Award Committee hopes to receive many deserving nominations. We all have been privileged to work with some truly great litigators, so make sure to nominate the superstars you know for the Advocate’s Award. The deadline for this year’s nominations is March 26, 2021.
Please note: (1) the award may be conferred and nominations may be made posthumously; (2) nominees who do not receive the award may be considered for the award in subsequent years without being re-nominated; and (3) nominees who are currently practicing must be a member of the Litigation Section to be considered for the award.
A Professional New Year’s Resolution: Get More Involved
Young Lawyers DivisionFebruary celebrates Black History Month. In honor of Black History Month, the YLD Pro Bono Committee is challenging you to participate in five (5) hours of pro bono work this month. We ask that your pro bono participation focus on historically underserved communities. Participants can sign up for this challenge by pledging their commitment and recording hours here: Challenge Sign-Up Sheet. We will announce a random drawing on our First Inaugural YLD Pro Bono Day on Feb. 26!
On Feb. 26, 2021, please join the YLD Pro Bono Committee for YLD Pro Bono Day. We plan to have an insightful panel at 11 a.m. to discuss how judges and attorneys in your community are participating in pro bono work and impacting the lives of others who need legal representation. The panelists will be Judge Richard Dietz, Judge Linda Stephens, Troy Shelton and Evin Grant. You can register for the panel here. In the afternoon, a Driver’s License Restoration Clinic will be available to participants who sign up here: Clinic Sign-Up Sheet. The clinic consists of one (1) hour of CLE training and two (2) hours of pro bono work and begins at 12:30 pm. You can make a difference in someone’s life in just that short amount of time. You can view more details about the clinic here.
For a special message about Pro Bono Day, watch the video below.
Read more
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