International Law & Practice Section Reception with LL.M. Students
For the past several years, members of the International Law and Practice Section have enjoyed meeting international Master of Laws (LL.M.) students from…
Is Standard International Antitrust Enforcement Possible? The Virgin v. British Airways Case
One of the most important functions of antitrust law is fighting against abuse of dominance or monopolization. Companies with high market shares and strong…
None Of Your Business In Our Jurisdiction
On Nov. 7, 2017, the North Carolina Court of Appeals delivered a split opinion in Atlantic Coast Properties, Inc. v. Saunders, holding that a corporation’s…
Reflecting and Reacting: Set Your 2018 Career Goals
It’s that time of year again! A time for pause and reflection on where we started, where we ended, what went right, what didn’t, and how to improve our…
MacCord’s List: IP News & Notices From Art MacCord
Art MacCord is a patent attorney with 38 years of experience. He keeps an eye on the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the U.S. Copyright Office for new…
A County Attorney Counts Her Blessings
When I am worried and I can’t sleep, I count my blessings instead of sheep. And I fall asleep counting my blessings. Since we’ve reached the start of a…
On Vaccinations, Religion and What Buddha Really Said
As flu season begins, so begin the arguments over accommodations for hospital employees whose religious (or sincerely held nontheistic) beliefs prohibit them…
The CLE You Need On NC’s New Power of Attorney Act
If you deal with matters related to power of attorney in North Carolina, you’ve probably heard the rules changed on Jan. 1. Your next best chance to get up…
Five N.C. Business Court Pro Tips, From the Law Clerk Perspective
Recently I asked a few Business Court law clerks the following question: What are some practice pointers that you would give to attorneys appearing before…
Chair’s Comments: Happy Holidays As We Look Forward To a Productive 2018!
It’s hard to believe that Christmas is almost upon us – I have found that it’s true that the older you get, the faster time flies by! We all need to…