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International Practice Section Loses One of Its Own

We are saddened to hear of former International Practice Section Chair Richard (“Dick”) J. Boles Sr.’s passing on December 11. A native of Cambridge,…

The SECURE Act Has Passed: How Does It Affect Our Clients?

After months of sitting in committee in the Senate, the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE Act) has been added to one of the…

Was 2019 the “Year of Privacy” in the U.S.? (Or Will It Be 2020?)

What a year it has been!  As one year closes and another begins, let us take a moment to reflect on the significance of 2019.  It may not be an exaggeration…

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…

NONTAXABILITY OF WORKING CONDITION FRINGE BENEFITS IN LIGHT OF THE SUSPENSION OF MISCELLANEOUS ITEMIZED DEDUCTIONS

On November 7, 2019, John Hodnette posted an article on the Tax Section’s blog regarding employee educational fringe benefits.  As noted in the article,…

Glory Days

Before They Became Great Lawyers, These Three NCBA Members Were Part Of The “Greatest High School Football Story Ever Told”   In a previous life, it was…

FEDERAL INCOME TAX UPDATE

This is the first of two installments of this article.  The second installment will soon be posted on the Tax Section blog. I.     Damages for Emotional…

Checking In: Dec. 20, 2019

Compiled by Sidney Shank Holly Benton has joined Smith Anderson’s Data Use, Privacy and Security team as counsel. She is a Certified Information Privacy…

NC Hosts 2019 State Administrative Law Judge Central Panel Directors National Conference

By Ann B. Wall North Carolina was recently the site of a national conference that, it is hoped, will improve the managerial efficiency of Administrative Law…

Thank You! From the North Carolina Bar Foundation

In this season of thanks, the North Carolina Bar Foundation would like to thank the Young Lawyers Division for generously giving of your time to pro bono and…