Meet New Administrative Law Judge: McKensie G. Skeens
We are pleased to welcome McKensie G. Skeens, newly appointed Administrative Law Judge, to the bench. Judge Skeens is an accomplished attorney whose career…
Rebuilding Bonds: How Reunification Therapy Supports Families in Custody Cases
More than a court order, reunification therapy gives families the chance to rebuild what conflict has broken. The Human Side of Custody Disputes In family…
Join Us on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, for the 2025 Workers’ Compensation Fall CLE
I hope everyone has begun to enjoy the fall and is well into the swing of the school year. While it is sad that the summer has come to an end, for those who…
Building a Bridge
One of my favorite legal legends is the late Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, and one of his famous quotes is, “None of us got where we are solely…
My Vision for the Litigation Section in the 2025-2026 Bar Year
It is with great gratitude and enthusiasm that I step into the role of Chair of the Litigation Section of the North Carolina Bar Association for the 2025-2026…
If You’re Not Confused, You’re Not Paying Attention – Updates to N.C.G.S. §50-20
Has everyone heard the big news? No, not how good “The Life of A Showgirl” is or how bad UNC Football is, but that there were edits to our beloved ED…
Make a Splash With Pro Bono
Join the Pro Bono team in some fun activities this bar year. Jay Jerkins and I, co-chairs of the Pro Bono section, want to welcome you to a new bar year with…
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…