Direct Contact With the Adverse Insurance Adjuster After Appointment of Counsel
After fruitless negotiations with an insurance adjuster, you file suit and an attorney is retained to represent the defendant. You have been dealing with the…
Takeaways From the National Juvenile Defender Leadership Summit
From Oct. 19 through Oct. 22, I attended the 21st Annual National Juvenile Defender Leadership Summit in Albuquerque, N. M. The Summit, presented by the…
Blockchain Technology: Its Implications for International Trade
Editor’s Note: The below article is the first in a three-part series about blockchain and its implications on international trade. International trade is…
Local Governments vs. Big Pharma: A New Wave of Litigation Alleges Liability For the Opioid Epidemic
By Drew Erteschik,[1] J.M. Durnovich and Cosmo Zinkow Introduction The opioid epidemic is an American tragedy. It is difficult to convey…
Future Paralegal Channels Communications Skills Into Her New Career
The Student Relations Committee serves as the bridge between the Paralegal Division and the students enrolled in paralegal programs across the state. The…
The Fantastic Five: Randolph Co. Attorneys Unite To Fight Legal Aid Budget Cuts
Editor’s note: As we #celebrateprobono this week, we take a look at one group of lawyers’ innovative approach to helping their community. When Thomas…
Insurer Violated Lien Statute and Committed Deceptive Trade Practice When Settling With Pro Se Claimant
The North Carolina Court of Appeals recently held that, where an insurer settles with a pro se claimant and issues a settlement check to the claimant, the…
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…
Pro Bono Week: Celebrate Giving Back, Become Part Of the N.C. Pro Bono Honor Society
Lawyers, you have another reason to smile this week. It’s National Celebration of Pro Bono Week, an annual initiative spearheaded by the ABA Standing…
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…