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…
A celebration so historic that it belongs in a museum: The North Carolina Supreme Court Bicentennial Gala and Museum of History Exhibit.
Earlier this year, our Immediate Past Chair Gregg F. Schwitzgebel III wrote about the significant commemorative period for the North Carolina Judicial System…
Riding the Waves of Change: 2019 Legislative Review
Four NCBA Sections are combining their respective experience and subject matter expertise to bring you an informative CLE highlighting this session’s…
Announcing the 2019 IP Institute for Paralegals! Date: Nov. 14, 2019
Are you a “new” paralegal looking to learn more and meet others in the paralegal field? Does your work involve trademarks, copyright, or patents? Are you…
Using Our Skills to Make a Difference – Pro Bono Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month
With the welcome of October comes the opportunity to honor National Pro Bono Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month. While October is the month we…
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…