Message From the Chair Of the NCBA Bankruptcy Section
By John Small Dear Members of the Bankruptcy Section: It is my privilege to serve as chair of the Bankruptcy Section during this fiscal year. The Section…
Kate Deiter-Maradei Knows How To Work
As we continue to celebrate wellness this summer, we’re introducing NCBA members who excel at living healthy lives. Kate Deiter-Maradei sets an example as a…
Connect With the YLD
By Cabell Clay As the summer heat ramps up, so does the new NCBA YLD Bar Year. I am excited to chair the Young Lawyers Division for the 2019-20 Bar Year and…
Land Use Law Changes, Including New 160D, Signed Into Law
By Lisa Glover S355, Land-Use Regulatory Changes, was signed by the governor July 12. The law (S.L. 2019-111) contains provisions affecting litigation…
Appellate Case Roundup
By Joe Murray The appellate courts have been busy this summer. Unfortunately, none of the opinions are very enjoyable to read—unless you love technical…
Keep Out: NLRB Allows Further Restrictions of Union Access to Employers’ Property
By George J. “Jerry” Oliver In a June 14, 2019, decision, the National Labor Relations Board clarified whether an employer may limit non-employee union…
Items of Interest: Interstate wagering, Nike and the Klaw, Sports Betting
Members of the Sports & Entertainment Law Section found the following recent third party articles to be of potential interest to the Section: Judge: Law…
Fair Housing for Construction Lawyers
By Luke J. Farley Sr. When you think about the statutes and codes that govern the construction and design process in North Carolina, does the N.C. Fair…
The Stages Of a Lawyer’s Vacation
Is there any day more relaxing than the Wednesday of vacation week? What if every day of vacation could be like that? By Marc E. Gustafson As we enter the…
2017 Tax Act’s $11.2 Million Estate, Gift, and GST Tax Exemption Will Expire In 2025
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 doubled the unified exemption for the estate, gift, and GST taxes from about $5.6 million to about $11.2 million (adjusted…