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,…
A Welcome Message from the Chair
Government & Public Sector Members: Welcome to a new Bar year! My name is Jennifer Jones, and I am honored to serve this year as the Chair of the…
NCIC Quarterly Update
On August 21, 2020, the North Carolina Industrial Commission posted a quarterly update to their website. The update can be found here. The update addresses…
Scholarships for Children of Wartime Veterans
Some may not know that the North Carolina General Assembly has adopted legislation providing for a four-year scholarship for children of wartime veterans at…
Welcome Message from the Real Property Section Chair
I hope this message finds you well. I am honored to be the Chair of the Real Property Section for the 2020-2021 NCBA year. Joining me on this year’s…
A Message from the Chair of the NCBA Privacy and Data Security Section
Greetings Privacy and Data Security Section members, and welcome to the 2020-2021 bar year! It is my honor and privilege to serve as Chair this year, and I am…