Fourth Circuit Approves Legislative Prayer
Editor’s note: On Oct. 31, 2016, the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals agreed to re-hear the case en banc. Oral arguments are tentatively scheduled for Jan.…
Take a Deep Breath: Five Tips For Dealing With Highly Emotional Clients
Effectively dealing with highly emotional clients can be one of the most difficult aspects of practicing family law. Emotional clients may find it difficult…
Economic Liberty Challenges In the 21st Century
and J.M. Durnovich Introduction Most of us left law school with the understanding that so-called “economic liberty” challenges to state regulations will…
NCBA Out & About: A Hike Along England’s South Downs Way
There are few better opportunities for relaxation and rejuvenation than a long walk. English national trails take it to a new level. In the bracing air…
Tully v. City of Wilmington: The Constitution Requires Public Employers To Play By Their Own Rules
The North Carolina Court of Appeals recently ruled that a police officer has a valid property and liberty interest in requiring his employer, the City of…
Arbitrability Of Arbitration: Judge Takes Backseat to Arbitrator in 9th Circuit Uber Case
Last week the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit held that whether or not a contract should be arbitrated was a question to be decided by an…
Date Change For Section Annual Meeting/CLE
Due to a conflict with two CLE programs, the Constitutional Rights and Responsibilities Section is moving the date of its Annual Meeting and CLE from Jan.…
EEOC Issues Updated Retaliation Guidance
Retaliation, which finds its way into nearly 45 percent of all charges filed nationwide, remains the most prevalent bias allegation to come across the desk at…
Fourth Circuit Takes On ‘Me Too’ Evidence and ‘Mini-Trials’ In Recent Decision
Recently, in Calobrisi v. Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc, No. 15-1331 (4th Cir. Aug. 23, 2016), the U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals specified certain types of…
And Now For Something Completely Different … About CLE Titles
Have you ever wondered how our CLE programs get their names? “The Alimony Tour – Not Starring John Cleese” was the name of the 2015 Family Law Section…