January Tech Tip: iLovePDF Has Every Tool You Need to Work with PDFs
As the Division’s Technology Chair, in addition to helping maintain the Paralegal Division webpage, I try to share technology tips and applications (usually…
NC Supreme Court: Hairston v. Harward
Dec. 7, 2018 In Hairston v. Harward, 821 S.E.2d 384 (N.C. 2018), the Court held that an underinsured motorist was not entitled to a credit against a judgment…
Hall Of Fame Gets New Name
The General Practice Hall of Fame will now be known as the Legal Practice Hall of Fame following formal approval of the name change by the North Carolina Bar…
Section 199A Pass-Through Deduction and the Magic Number
The 2017 Tax Act includes a new deduction for qualifying pass-through entities codified as Section 199A. Taxpayers other than corporations operating a…
Pro Bono Spotlight: Robin Stinson
Pro Bono Project: NC Free Legal Answers Many people don’t have the finances or time to meet with an attorney. While most attorneys’ provide legal advice…
Smoke Signals: No Fiduciary Duty For Minority Shareholders — At Least Not Yet
The following excerpt is reprinted with the permission of and with credit to North Carolina Lawyers Weekly. Smoke has long been used for sending signals, but…
BarCARES Is All About You
In 2019, BarCARES will release monthly blog publications highlighting its offerings and featuring attorneys who, notwithstanding the rigors of the profession,…
Three-Section Networking Happy Hour In Fayetteville Feb. 28
The NCBA Family Law, Estate Planning, and Military & Veterans Law Sections invite you to a joint networking happy hour in Fayetteville. Date and Time: 5…
BarCARES Program Offers Help For Legal Professionals
One of the benefits of NCBA membership is access to BarCARES, a confidential, free service that provides referrals for counseling services. Members of local…
Survey Results Will Guide Us As We Build On Our Success
Happy New Year! It is hard to believe that I am halfway into my tenure as chair. Earlier this month I checked off one of my goals as chair – to diversify…