May is NCBA Member Appreciation Month!
Just because we are in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, it doesn’t mean we forgot about Member Appreciation Month. This May, we are celebrating you for…
Educated Users Are the Best Defense Against Phishing And Ransomware
Ransomware has been an ongoing threat to law firms for years.[1] Once impacted by this form of attack, law firms struggle with issues such as how to pay…
Providing Pro Bono Services While Practicing Social Distancing Could Not Be Easier
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect hundreds of thousands of individuals in North Carolina, the need for attorneys to engage in pro bono legal…
Still Standing: COA Declines The Opportunity To Change Standing Requirements
In reading the most recent Court of Appeals decision on standing in North Carolina, Hoag v. Pitt County (19-826 – Unpublished), I’m reminded of Elton…
OSHA Releases COVID-19 Guidance for the Construction Workforce
As we have all witnessed, the COVID-19 situation remains incredibly fluid and presents unique challenges to the construction industry, which has been deemed…
2020 Legal Feeding Frenzy Update and Award Winners
This year’s N.C. Legal Feed Frenzy raised $151,083.00, equivalent to 604,332 pounds of food. A total of 60 teams participated. Thanks to Feeding the…
Sports & Entertainment Law Section Trivia Night (Thursday, May 7, 2020)
Please join the NCBA Sports and Entertainment Law Section on May 7, 2020 at 6 p.m. for #TriviaThursdays! We may be stuck at home, but that won’t stop us…
Hey Health Plan, I Want _______ App to Have My Health Data!
On March 9, 2020, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) finalized two rules (now released for publication in the Federal Register, as of…
Helping People Find You With Google My Business
Have you ever been searching for something online, and used the search query “near me” or added your city to what you’re searching for? If so, you’re…
Wednesday Wellness Sessions: How to Excel Under Pressure
The human brain is the most powerful processor on the planet. It’s responsible for incredible advances in art, culture, and technology. Yet, at times, it…