Notarization During the COVID-19 Crisis
The COVID-19 crisis has not affected the Notary law in North Carolina. However, the NC Secretary of State’s Office has issued guidance on how to comply with…
The Secretary of State’s Office Will be Closed to the Public
The North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State will be closing its buildings to the public, effective March 20 at 4 p.m. until further notice in…
Fight Hunger, Help Others in the COVID-19 Pandemic – Participate in the Legal Feeding Frenzy and Support Your Local Food Bank!
Chair, Litigation Section Pro Bono Committee Our section membership has a strong tradition of supporting and participating in pro bono and community service…
Work in the Time of COVID-19: FAQs for Employers
Employee Benefit Questions If I furlough or layoff employees, can I continue some or all of their benefits during the leave? There may be ways to continue…
New Paid Sick Leave Act Affects Government Employers
Any administrative lawyer who represents a governmental entity of any size or who represents employees of governments will want to read this: The new U.S.…
Fight Hunger, Help Others in the COVID-19 Pandemic – Participate in the Legal Feeding Frenzy and Support Your Local Food Bank!
We are in unprecedented times with COVID-19 (Coronavirus). It is now more important than ever that we help our neighbors and those who are not as fortunate.…
Volunteers Needed to Help Write Articles on NCGS 160D
To celebrate and prepare for Chapter 160D taking effect next year, the ZPLU section plans to publish a series of articles on 160D written by ZPLU…
North Carolina Judicial Branch – Updated Emergency Order re: COVID-19
By Martha J. Efird and Jonah Garson Effective immediately and by Order of Chief Justice Beasley, all court documents due to be filed in any non-appellate…
Update for Medical Motion Hearings pursuant to G.S. §97-25(f)
COVID-19 Response: Medical Motion Hearings To Be Conducted Remotely Effective March 23, 2020, and continuing through the end of April 2020, the…
More Judicial Updates on COVID-19 (Mar. 19, 2020)
North Carolina’s courts have taken further steps to address the impact of COVID-19 on the court system. North Carolina Supreme Court The Supreme Court will…