The Times They Are a-Changin’
Welcome to the first ever blog post on the NCBA’s Elder & Special Needs Law Section blog! As many of you know, last year the council voted to move…
Writs Of Mandamus At the CAVC
For those unfamiliar, a writ of mandamus is an order directing a government official to perform his or her duty. This writ is a request of last resort, but…
EENR First-place Essay: ‘Wood Pellets as Biofuel: Is it Sustainable?’
As we wrote last month, the North Carolina Bar Association’s Environment, Energy & Natural Resources Section is pleased to announce the winners of its…
Members In Focus: World Traveler, Lawyer, Writer, Volunteer Kara Gansmann Can’t Be Stopped
Getting involved with the (North Carolina) Bar Association was one of the best things to do … I started out volunteering for 4ALL, one year at Williams…
October Tech Tip: Maximize Productivity With Google Docs Voice-Typing Feature
Looking for a way to increase productivity in the creation of correspondence and legal documents? There is now a way to dictate correspondence, pleadings,…
NC Business Court Weighs In On ‘Actual Cash Value’
Accardi v. Hartford Underwriters Ins. Co., 2018 NCBC 109 (Oct. 22, 2018) A storm damage claim with only $169.30 in controversy has set the stage for a…
All We Need Is You: Sign Up Deadlines For the SLD Fall Meeting Approaching
SLD Members: All arrangements are now in place for our SLD Fall 2018 Meeting in Salisbury on November 8-10, and all we need is your presence! FYI, there is no…
Negotiating LLC Operating Agreements: Representing Minority Members
Negotiating on behalf of minority members of an LLC requires careful attention to their unique position. The minority (“Minority”) may include those who…
Join Us For the Military & Veterans Law Section CLE!
The Military & Veterans Law Section (MVL) annual CLE offers it all — you can advance military and veterans issues, learn how to advocate for military…
EEOC Sees #MeToo Uptick, Regulatory Agenda Released
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently released preliminary figures on sexual harassment activity for Fiscal Year 2018, which ended September…