Bridging Perspectives: Building Skills, Communities and Connection — 2026 Program in Review
This year’s Dispute Resolution Section program brought together mediators and attorneys from across North Carolina for a full day of practical learning,…
Practice Innovation: The North Carolina Supreme Court’s New Commission
I. Introduction Access to legal services remains one of the most persistent challenges facing the American legal system. Across the country, courts,…
Modular Construction in North Carolina
The use of the modular construction method is on the rise with both commercial and residential builders in North Carolina. Benefitting contractors and owners…
Why Being Together Matters: Reflections on the NCBA Real Property Section Annual Meeting and Scholarship Opportunities to Attend
Each year, the North Carolina Bar Association Real Property Section’s Annual Meeting brings attorneys from across our State together for learning and…
Title, Trusts, Transfers and Terrorists: Legislation That Could Affect Your Practice
Attorneys in substantially all practice areas handle or review deeds, leases and contracts or clients in distress about matters (family law, trespassers,…
Paralegal Spotlight: LJ Frederick
Lajon E. Frederick (“LJ”) is a North Carolina Certified Paralegal at Fresh Start Family Law. LJ has an undeniable passion for family law and client…
Get to Know WIP Members Kristy Sides and Kasey McCalla
This month, we are excited to introduce two WIP members: Kristy Sides and Kasey McCalla! Kristy Meares Sides What law school did you attend, and what was your…
Congratulations to Deputy Commissioner Wanda Blanche Taylor
Hello Section Members! I hope you are all enjoying this beautiful weather and all the daffodils blooming. While this is old news now, congratulations are in…
Commit to Crafting Yourself as a Top-Shelf Brand of Professionalism
“Professionalism.” It’s not a complicated nor hard-to-understand word or concept. At times, being professional is second nature, particularly when those…
199A Deduction for Real Estate Rental Businesses
Section 199A, as discussed in my prior blog post Section 199A Pass-Through Deduction and the Magic Number, provides for a deduction generally equal to the…