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…
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…