Don’t Sign on the Dotted Line – Unless You’re the Client
We’ve all been there: you’ve been mediating all day, it’s 5:30 p.m. (or later), the parties just (finally) came to terms, and everyone is ready to go…
Remote Advocacy – Tips for Success
We have all experienced the dread of another Zoom meeting or Webex hearing, but why is it so hard to keep your energy and attention up when the webcam light…
Five New Hall of Fame Members Honored in Virtual Induction Ceremony
E.D. Gaskins, Chair Hall of Fame Nominating Committee The fall meeting of the Senior Lawyers Division, which took place on October 2, 2020, was highlighted by…
Being Thankful for the Little Things
It is no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has forced many, if not all, into some position of discomfort. From business closings to restrictions on in-person…
Call to Action: A Chance to Improve Writing of Rules “In Style”
In the “olden” days, before September 2019, some felt that dealing with the Rules Review Commission (RRC) and the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH)…
Join the Appellate Practice Section in Celebrating Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
The NCBA’s Appellate Practice Section invites you to attend a virtual presentation celebrating the life, achievements, and legacy of Supreme Court Justice…
Consequential Damages in Construction – The Silent Killer
One of the biggest risks contractors and subcontractors face on construction projects is liability for consequential damages, although many of them may not…
Seeking Nominations for the 2020 Bankruptcy Pro Bono Award
Is there a member of your firm or a fellow attorney who should be recognized for his or her pro bono service this year? Have you participated in pro bono…
Note: Consistency is Key: The Court of Appeals of North Carolina Extends Equitable Subrogation in Real Estate Purchase Transactions in U.S. Bank Nat’l Ass’n v. Estate of Wood
I. Introduction Equitable subrogation as a remedy has been an established common law doctrine in the United States for over a century.[i] Recognized as a…
Duty to Defend Triggered by Extrinsic Evidence
A U.S. District Court decision issued on Nov. 25, 2020, is a good illustration of the rule that if a Complaint implicates the possibility of coverage, the…