Two New Published 4th Circuit Opinions
The 4th Circuit has been active in employment cases during the past couple of weeks, issuing several published and unpublished opinions. The following are the…
Update on EEOC v. Mission Hospital
In my last post, On Vaccinations, Religion and What Buddha Really Said, I briefly discussed the case of EEOC v. Mission Hospital. In that case, the EEOC…
‘A Very Happy Accident’: Tom McCormick On His 40-Year Career With the City Of Raleigh
In September of 2017, Thomas A. McCormick, Jr., announced his plan to retire as the City Attorney for the City of Raleigh after serving in that position for…
Tax Reform: Selected Planning Points
Below are selected planning points regarding recent tax changes. This summary does not discuss which provisions are temporary and which are permanent. A.…
Nemo Est Supra Leges
The recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement nationwide I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Audit of 7-Eleven stores reminds us that no one is…
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…