A Message from the Chair of the NCBA Government and Public Sector Section
Dear Members of the North Carolina Bar Association’s Government and Public Sector Section (GPS): Welcome to the Association’s 2019-2020 year! My name is…
What’s New With Your Workers’ Compensation Section?
Dear Members of the Workers’ Compensation Section: It is my honor to serve as the chair of the Workers’ Compensation Section Council for the 2019-2020 bar…
Unplug Social Media? How CJEU’s Fashion ID Ruling Could Affect Your Website
By Sean W. Fernandes Weeks after the FTC fined Facebook $5 billion and the company entered a $100 million settlement with the SEC, Facebook has once again…
Business Funding 101: Key Considerations When Funding a Business
BUSINESS FUNDING 101: Key Considerations When Funding a Business Pursing funding for a business is an exciting process, but can often be intimidating to even…
Welcome to the 2019-2020 IP Law Section!
By Sarah Nagae I am excited to start my role as Chair and to be working with a great group of attorneys on the Board, Council, and those serving as Committee…
This Week’s Immigration Updates
By Jennifer Parser Site Inspections Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has started to make site inspections of employers hiring F-1 students on STEM…
The Year Ahead, from Your New Criminal Justice Section Chair
By George P. Doyle When I think of those who came before me, I must say that it is a great honor for me to serve as this year’s Chair of the Criminal…
Supreme Court Adopts Generous, Secured-Leave Policy To Assist Sleep-Deprived, New Parents
On Thursday, the Supreme Court of North Carolina issued its latest amendments to the North Carolina Rules of Appellate Procedure. The amendments impact…
September YLD E-Blast
DATES TO KNOW September 12, 2019 | Family Law Section Networking Event | Pinehurst | 5:30 pm September 13, 2019 | Litigation Networking Event | Raleigh | 5:00…
Oral argument scheduled in hospital-physician “unfair trade” case
Heads up, North Carolina hospitals and doctors! On Wednesday, September 30, the North Carolina Supreme Court will hear oral argument in Hamlet v. Hernandez.…