Publicly Traded Partnerships
Section 7704 provides a partnership is a publicly traded partnership if interests in the partnership are (1) traded on an established securities market or (2)…
Noncompetes: Where We Actually Are Now
The nationwide noncompete ban is dead. In April 2024, the FTC tried to roll out a sweeping rule that would have voided most noncompetes across the country.…
October is Pro Bono Month – A Time to Harvest Justice!
As the leaves change and the crisp autumn air sets in, October brings more than just pumpkins and spooky decorations—it’s also Pro Bono Month, a…
Paralegal Spotlight: Yolanda Smith
A Career Rooted in Growth: From Law Firms to Fortune 500s and Everything in Between Yolanda Smith is a paralegal extraordinaire. Her paralegal career spans…
Georgia Lawyers for the Arts – Patent Pro Bono Program Support Request
For the past six years, Georgia Lawyers for the Arts (GLA) has partnered with the North Carolina Bar Foundation to offer a crucial patent pro bono program for…
Welcome from the 2025–2026 Co-Chairs: Erin Locklear & Cherell Harris
The Minorities in the Profession Committee (MIP) of the North Carolina Bar Association is pleased to welcome all members — returning and new — to an…
Announcing the “What’s Blowing Your Mind?” Series — Watch it on the Blog
What’s Blowing Your Mind (WBYM) right now in privacy, data security, or AI? We asked ourselves—and our colleagues in the field—the same question. The…
Beyond the 9-to-5: Why Freelancing Could Be the Future of Work
Work-life balance was the number one reason I began to think about the concept of being a freelance paralegal. At the time, I wasn’t even sure if it was a…
How to Apply for Admission to Federal Courts
Efficiency is a lawyer’s best friend. Below, you will find a cheat sheet with information and resources you need to apply for admission to the United States…
Checking In: September 23, 2025
Compiled by Jessica Junqueira Chester Opens Child’s Voice Law After practicing law in the nonprofit arena for almost 30 years, Suzanne Chester has opened…