A Trustee in IRS Clothing
In addition to explicitly creating certain procedures and means of protection for debtors and creditors in bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Code provisions define the…
Equifax and the Increasing Role of State Attorneys General in Data Privacy Regulation and Enforcement
In June of this year, Alex Pearce and Sean Fernandes wrote on this blog about the increasing role of state AGs in data security enforcement actions. Boy…
The Importance of Purchase Price Allocations in Asset Acquisitions
The maxim “don’t let the tax tail wag the business dog” is often bandied about in the business world. Tax attorneys know, however, there are times,…
Micro-Lending with a purpose: A closer look at Kiva
Kiva is one of several non-profit organizations helping to provide access to financing and outside investment through micro-lending for humanitarian purposes.…
Shooting the Messenger: Villainizing Whistleblowers Makes Us All Less Safe
Retaliation subverts the aims of anti-discrimination laws, fair pay rules, safety regulations, accounting requirements, environmental safeguards, and many…
The Paralegal Certificate is Just the Start of Your Paralegal Training
Indispensable paralegals know that their paralegal certificate is only the beginning of their paralegal training. If you’re like most, you probably spent a…
Q&A With Fastcase CEO Ed Walters
NCBA members have access to Fastcase, a robust 50-state legal research database, as a membership benefit. Soon Fastcase will be rolling out a new default…
From Your Administrative Law Section Chair
Dear Members of the Administrative Law Section, I am honored and excited to be serving as the Chair of the Administrative Law Section for the 2019-2020 bar…
Upcoming Events
Dear Members of the Litigation Section: Our year is off to a great start, with enjoyable networking events in August (Chapel Hill) and September (Raleigh)…
Charlotte Volunteers Needed: October 18
NC LEAP Ask-A-Lawyer Day Pro Bono Clinic Seeks Volunteers The North Carolina Bar Foundation is looking for attorney volunteers to meet one-on-one with…