Annual Meeting ’18 Draws a Near-Record Crowd
It feels like just yesterday that the sun set across the Cape Fear River on the last night of the 2018 Annual Meeting in Wilmington. For decades, the…
New Tools for Your Corporate Law Toolbox in Recent Changes to the North Carolina Business Corporation Act
The General Assembly of North Carolina recently approved changes to the North Carolina Business Corporation Act, Chapter 55 of the General Statutes (the…
The Memory Of a Loss and a Fierce Passion Drive Felicia Atkinson
Congratulations to Felicia Atkinson the 2018 NCBA Paralegal Division Student Scholarship Winner. Felicia was recognized on May 4, 2018, at the Paralegal…
A Site For Your Sore Eyes
On June 19, 2018, the North Carolina Judicial Branch rolled out the new public website for our courts (https://www.nccourts.gov). The site is the culmination…
Checking In: New Feature Keeps You Up To Date On Career Moves and Changes
Checking In: Career Moves and Changes is the newest regular feature on NCBarBlog.com. We’ll update you here on hirings and promotions at North Carolina…
JJCR Section Member Wins National Recognition For Youth Justice Reform Efforts
Two North Carolinians – State Rep. Marcia Morey and Brandy Bynum Dawson – are being recognized as leaders in youth justice reform by the National Juvenile…
Privacy and Data Security Law: Kind of a Big Deal
One of the hottest areas in the law is privacy and data security. Both the NCBA and our colleagues at the North Carolina State Bar have noticed. In this…
NC Court of Appeals Clarifies When a Nonsignatory Can Compel Arbitration
and Steven Hemric Generally, only signatories to an arbitration agreement can compel one another to arbitrate their claims. However, in certain situations a…
Top 10 Changes to the AIA A201: What You Need to Know
In 2017, as it does every ten years, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) updated most of its standard form contract documents, including the A201…
Add Your Two Cents: The Ethics Of Serving Clients Who Use Coins and Digital Assets
An ethics inquiry regarding Digital Assets and Blockchain Businesses is currently being circulated for comment. Click here to read the inquiry: Coins and…