Important Voting Information: View a Sample Ballot Lookup Tool and Volunteer at the Polls
As the U.S. general election draws near, here are a few tips for preparing for election day and volunteering if you want to work at the polls. Important Dates…
A Message from the Communications Chair of the NCBA Business Law Section
Dear Members of the Business Law Section: As many of you are aware, the Business Law Section maintains a blog that allows members of the Section, as well as…
Upcoming Virtual Sticks-and-Bricks CLE Program Hosted by the Construction Law Section
Dear Section Members, The NCBA Construction Law Section is hosting a day-and-a-half long CLE on September 24 and 25, 2020. Not immune to the effects of the…
Secretary of State’s E-Closings Survey: Provide Your Feedback Today
As Chair of the North Carolina Bar Association Real Property Section, I am reaching out to you on behalf of the North Carolina Department of Secretary of…
North Carolina Court System Launches Free, Online Document Preparation Tool
The North Carolina Court System has launched a free, online document preparation tool that is available for self-represented litigants, paralegals, and…
Articles of SEL Interest (August 2020)
Members of the Sports & Entertainment Law section (“SEL”) found the following recent third-party articles to be of potential interest to Section…
A Lot Has Changed in Privacy and Data Security This Year. Do You Feel Up to Date?
While the world was quarantining, the privacy and data security world was busy. Now the California Consumer Privacy Act is in full swing with final…
RRC Constitutionality is Challenged by Governor’s Lawsuit
According to multiple news reports, on Friday, August 28, 2020, Gov. Cooper filed a complaint in Wake County seeking a declaratory judgment and permanent…
Book Review: “Elder Fraud Wars” by David Neil Kirkman
As Elder Law attorneys, we need to be aware of the dangers our clients face from a number of fraudulent scams that can quickly deplete their assets. One good…
Be a Democracy Hero – An Appropriate Role for Attorneys
“The health of a democratic society may be measured by the quality of functions performed by private citizens.” — Alexis de Tocqueville,…