In the Aftermath Of a Cyber Attack, What Do You Tell the State Bar?
Your law firm’s security has been breached, and you see that a scammer is trying to steal client funds. It may be wire fraud, a phishing attack or something…
Lessons Learned From the Former ‘Fat Boy’: Tackling Childhood and Adolescent Obesity
Rumor has it the incidence of childhood and adolescent obesity has reached epidemic proportions in this country. That would stand to reason, considering the…
MacCord’s List: IP Notices & News 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…
Section 1557 Of the ACA, Association Discrimination, and Health Insurance Coverage For an Employee’s Dependent With Gender Dysphoria
The regulations implementing Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) prohibit covered health insurance providers from discriminating against…
Of Interest: $19.5M TCPA Suit Deal, Eminem Song Fight, Music Tips For Businesses
Sports & Entertainment Law Section Members of the Sports & Entertainment Law Section found the following, recent third-party articles to be of…
What ‘My Cousin Vinny’ Got Wrong: Public Defenders Fulfill Gideon’s Promise Day In, Day Out
Fred Lind, Chief Public Defender for Guilford County, recently shared a letter from a juror: Last week I had the privilege of serving on a jury for a case…
In Re Gault: Defending the Defenders and the Due Process They Protect
May 15, 2017 marked the 50th anniversary of the United States Supreme Court decision In re Gault. Gerald Gault was a 16-year-old adjudicated and confined for…
Fourth Circuit Provides Guidance On Return to Work Pursuant to FMLA
On May 16, 2017, the 4th Circuit issued an opinion in Waag v. Sotera Def. Solutions, Inc., 2017 U.S. App. LEXIS 8587, providing further guidance regarding an…
MacCord’s List: IP Notices & News 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…
Congratulations To Kayla Cobler, 2017 Paralegal Student Member Scholarship Winner
The Paralegal Student Scholarship Essay topic this year was “Why Being a Paralegal Is Important To Me.” The winning submission is courtesy of Kayla…