New Bar Year, New Challenges: A Message from the Chair
Hello, fellow members of the Business Law Section, and welcome to the 2020-2021 bar year. Please permit me to begin the way I find myself beginning pretty…
The CARES Act Carousel: States and LEAs Sue to Enjoin Implementation of Interim Final Rule Governing Distribution of COVID-19 Funds
On July 7, 2020, several states and boards of education around the country filed a federal lawsuit in the Northern District of California challenging the U.S.…
Revised Guidelines for In-Person Deputy Commissioner Hearings
The North Carolina Industrial Commission has recently revised its guidelines for In-Person Deputy Commissioner Hearings. Those guidelines can be found here.…
Your Body Holds the Secrets to Avoiding Burnout
In a new landscape that is changing every minute, we are being forced to keep up, stay hypervigilant and quickly adapt. This is all a perfect recipe for…
MacCord’s List: IP News & Notices From Art MacCord
Art MacCord is a patent attorney with 40 years of experience. He keeps an eye on the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the U.S. Copyright Office for new…
Disregarded Entities and Partnerships
Single-member LLCs and grantor trusts are both entities that exist for state law purposes but are disregarded for federal income tax purposes. These entities…
Happy New (Bar) Year, Construction Lawyers
Greetings, fellow members of the Construction Law Section, and welcome to the 2020-2021 bar year! It is my honor and privilege to serve as Chair this year and…
Education Decisions in the Wake of COVID-19
Fellow advocates, I write to provide a few updates and red flags regarding plans for the upcoming school year in light of ongoing coronavirus spikes. These…
Checking In: July 14, 2020
Compiled by Jessica Junqueira New Hires Zac Bolitho is now of counsel with Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP in Raleigh. He will practice with the White…
N.C. Marks an Important Moment for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice
Tomorrow, July 10, will be the first convening of the Governor’s Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice, which I am co-chairing with Justice Anita…