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…
Gratitude: Chair Reflects On Her Year
By Leslie Pegram Gratitude is defined as the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. As my time as Paralegal…
I learned one thing last week: Wellness is about balance.
During wellness expert Laura Mahr’s NCBA Annual Meeting CLE session, attendees physically embraced wellness techniques. By Josh McIntyre It’s hard to…
Business and International Law Issues Covered At Pinehurst Retreat
See Your Name in Print! Folks, it’s been some time since we’ve posted. Before you take a look at this edition, here’s a brief announcement: The…
Book Review: The Life and Times Of a Union Organizer At a Tennessee Textile Mill
The Jackson Project What makes this book worthy beyond the story of that struggle, however, is Mr. Cohen’s stark depiction of a vanishing breed – a union…
The Medical Informatics HIPAA Settlement: Implications for the Future of State Data Security Enforcement
By Alex Pearce and Sean Fernandes Last month, the attorneys general (“AGs”) of sixteen states, including North Carolina, settled a multistate HIPAA…
Exceptions to the Economic Loss Rule in North and South Carolina
In North Carolina, the economic loss rule will not bar recovery on a negligence claim when there is no contract between the parties. In Lord v. Customized…
Demystifying Paralegal Credentials for Lawyers and Paralegals
Recently, I overheard a discussion regarding whether attorneys understand the content of paralegal programs and the meaning of the post-nominal certification…
Appellate Update
It’s our semi-regular roundup of appellate decisions, with two non-appellate highlights at the end. McCaffery v. Chapman, No. 17-2198 (4th Cir. April 9,…