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…
Spotlight On Paralegal Student Felicia Atkinson
The Student Relations Committee serves as the bridge between the Paralegal Division and the students enrolled in paralegal programs across the state. The…
A 12(b)(6) Motion Asserted As Part Of An Answer Will Not Suffice, At Least Not In The NC Business Court
Have you ever included a Rule 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss in your answer, with the intention of filing a more formal motion or submitting a detailed brief…
Is the EEOC Trying To Require Unforeseeable Intermittent Leave As a Reasonable Accommodation Under the ADA (Again)?
The EEOC filed two lawsuits in the past couple of months that show one of two things: (1) massive companies are cruel and heartless, with HR Departments that…
The NCBA Will Be At Your Swearing-in Ceremony, I Swear!
Growing up I was always told not to swear. And I don’t just mean “cuss” words. I mean I was actually instructed not to say the phrase “I swear.” I…
You Still Have Time to Sign Up For the NC Society of Health Care Attorneys Conference Oct. 6
It is not too late to join the North Carolina Society of Health Care Attorneys for its annual conference this Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, at the Rizzo Conference…
What Is a ‘Government Attorney’?
When meeting a new person, the question I am most often asked after “What is your name?” is “What do you do?” The answer to that question is not…
Introducing This Year’s Paralegal Division Leaders
As this bar year kicks off, the Paralegal Division Council wants to introduce the members that are serving in leadership roles this year. The Paralegal…
Changes To NC Laws In 2017 May Affect Your Practice: See the NCBA Legislative Bulletin
Check out the 2017 Legislative Bulletin for a look at changes made in the North Carolina General Statutes this session that may affect your practice of the…
On Fonts: Why Lawyers Should Switch To Century Schoolbook
, Drew Erteschik, Clark Tew, J.M. Durnovich Introduction We know what you’re thinking: Why should I care about fonts? The authors of this article—an…