Appellate Update
The court opinions have been sparse lately, and none of them are earth shattering. But here they are: Davis v. NC Dep’t of Health & Hum. Servs., No.…
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…
Join Us for The Sixth Annual MIP Minority Pre-Law Conference
On Saturday, March 21, 2020, the Minorities in the Profession Committee (“MIP”) of the North Carolina Bar Association will host the 6th Annual Minority…
Shielding Fraud Judgments from Discharge: Making your Case Before the Petition Date
Your client bought into an existing business after reviewing the books, which showed a six-figure net revenue. He was shown letters of intent from eight new…
Baseball, Beer, and Brats
Join your friends of the Workers’ Compensation Section for a baseball blast on April 23, 2020 in Greensboro. Baseball, beer, and brats. Or, barbecue if you…
My Wellness Journey
Prior to law school, I was the epitome of a healthy person. I ate right, I exercised almost every day, I slept well, and I was well hydrated. I ate all the…
Administrative Law Pro Bono Opportunities
The Section’s Council wants to ensure that administrative law practitioners are aware of pro bono opportunities available to them. The Section Council has…
Weekly Roundup: Interesting Reads for GPS Members
“IRS outlines new tax law effect on tax exempt organizations.” Jan. 28, 2020, IRS. From the Article: “The Internal Revenue Service wants tax-exempt…
Good Resource on 160D
If you’re looking to learn more about new Chapter 160D of the North Carolina General Statutes (effective 2021), David Owens and Adam Lovelady with the UNC…
Case Summary: Dellinger v. Lincoln County, N.C. App. No. COA18-1080 (2019)
N.C. Court of Appeals (i) further clarifies conditions which demonstrate bias by a quasi-judicial decision maker, and (ii) clarifies the burden of expert…