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…
The Year of the Mask
I love when the new year rolls around. I know that time really has no boundaries, and December 31 rolls effortlessly into January 1 with no fireworks of its…
Last Chance for Constitutional Romance, Dec. 3, 2020!
“COVID-19 v. The Constitution: The New Normal?” Don’t miss it! The Constitutional Rights & Responsibilities Section annual CLE is right around the…
Supreme Court of North Carolina Announces Move to Universal Citation Method
Beginning Jan. 1, 2021, the North Carolina appellate courts will use the universal citation method for judicial opinions and publications. Each opinion filed…
From Orange to Red: The COVID-19 Wave, Being Prepared, and Being Safe
Unfortunately, prognostications that COVID-19 would disappear post-election did not turn out to be true. As House Stark would say, winter is coming. Everyone…
Checking In: Nov. 24, 2020
Compiled by Jessica Junqueira New Hires and Appointment Ashley Coghill is now an associate attorney at Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP (CSH Law). She…
Virtual Networking – Connecting Diverse Law Students and Attorneys
The Minorities in the Profession (MIP) Committee recently hosted its annual Attorney-Student Networking Social on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Historically, this…