Spring Is in the Air!
I am starting to see signs of spring, and it brings a smile to my face. The blooming daffodils, budding trees, and green grass are harbingers of warmer…
Interesting Reads for GPS Members
“Resources for Reliable Information on Coronavirus in North Carolina.” By Jill Moore, March 2, 2020, Coates’ Canons: NC Local Government Law. From the…
The Legal Consequences of COVID-19 on Your Contracts: Force Majeure in Different Jurisdictions and Industries, and Some Practical Guidance
This article has been republished with permission from K&L Gates. INTRODUCTION The novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) outbreak has resulted in robust…
Administrative Law Related Articles of Interest
Administrative Law Related Articles of Interest* Members of the Administrative Law section found the following recent third party articles to be of potential…
Save the Date! Appellate Practice Section Social on April 30th in Charlotte
We are excited to announce that the Appellate Practice Section’s Spring Social will be held at Dandelion Market in Charlotte on April 30, 2020! Please mark…
Case Management Tips for Paralegals
The biggest issue for a lot of Paralegals today is case management. We’re overloaded and overwhelmed, and a lot of the time, we are either working with no…
Planning the Annual Meeting – A Look Behind the Scenes
If you have ever planned an event or continuing education seminar, you know it takes a lot of time and resources. All Paralegal Division CPE planners are…
Does Your Law Firm Disaster Plan Include a Pandemic?
For years, I have preached about disaster planning for law firms. When I am performing an audit for a firm, I always ask about a Disaster Recovery Plan, and…
Sports & Entertainment Law Section Articles of Interest (February 2020)
Members of the Sports & Entertainment Law (“SEL”) section found the following recent third party articles to be of potential interest to the…
E-Discovery Pitfalls: Cell Phone Retention Settings Can Lead to Sanctions for Spoliation of Evidence
Imagine this scenario: You are an employee who uses your personal cell phone for company purposes to send and receive business-related text messages.…