A Welcome Message From the Chair
Dear Members of the Bankruptcy Section, I am excited to welcome you to a new bar year. Each new year gives us the chance to set priorities, strengthen our…
Welcome to the Dispute Resolution Section
Dear members of the NCBA Dispute Resolution Section and other members of NCBA: The new bar year has begun! Welcome to the 2025-2026 bar year of the NCBA. I…
Before You Hit “Record,” Transparency Comes First
In recent months, several SaaS salespeople began our Zoom and Teams meetings online with what appeared to be additional invitees on the call. The additional…
Paralegal Spotlight: Sarah Maha
The Calm at the Center of a Global Legal Team A Career with Depth and Heart Sarah Maha began her career path at Meredith College in the Legal Assistant…
What is a QSub?
As discussed in my February 2025 blog post Eligible S Corporation Shareholders, corporations generally cannot own the stock of S corporations, even if the…
“Yellowstone” Meets North Carolina: Condemnation Law on the Ranch and the Road
Television dramas rarely get the law exactly right, but sometimes they spark conversations that resonate with those of us in practice. The series Yellowstone…
Don’t Miss This Fall’s Intensive CLE in Asheville
Asheville in Peak Season Who doesn’t want to escape to the mountains in October? With breathtaking views, vibrant fall colors, and a meeting and social…
2025 EENR Section Sustainability Contest Winner Selected
Each year, the NCBA Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Section Council hosts an essay contest for high school students across the state centered on the…
A 2025 Overview of Bar Organizations and Dues Requirements
You are excited to graduate, to pass the bar, and to be sworn in as a licensed attorney in North Carolina, but did you know there are requirements other than…
Federal Income Tax Update
I. Wife Not Entitled to Any of Foreclosure Sales Proceeds of Husband’s Marital Home to Pay Husband’s Taxes Since Title was Solely in the Husband’s Name;…