Appellate Insights Recap: Navigating Urgency with U.S. Supreme Court Emergency Applications Attorney Robert Meek
At the United States Supreme Court building, there are statues of tortoises at the bottom of several lampposts. These tortoises symbolize the slow, deliberate…
Think Twice – Avoiding Waiver of the Attorney-Client Privilege Through Issuance of a Press Release
Your company has just been sued by a competitor for patent infringement, deceptive advertising, unfair competition, or any number of other business torts. The…
Empowering Seniors Through the Opt-Inspire Initiative
The North Carolina Bar Association is proud to launch the “Opt-Inspire Initiative,” a new pro bono program that empowers seniors with critical digital…
Federal Income Tax Update
I. Sections 453 and 1042 Deferral Provisions Can Apply in the Same ESOP Transaction; Berman vs. Commissioner, 163 TC No. 1 (2024). In 2002, Mr. and Mrs.…
Thoughts on Being an Effective Local Government Attorney: Part II
This is the second piece in a series of three blog posts titled “Thoughts on Being an Effective Local Government Attorney and How to Best Work with Your…
NC General Assembly Adjourns 2024 Legislative Session For Final Time, 2025 Session To Begin In January
The North Carolina General Assembly adjourned the 2024 legislative session “sine die,” or for the final time, on Friday, December 13, with plans already…
Congratulations to Two New NC Board Certified Specialists in Appellate Practice!
Congratulations are in order to Appellate Practice Section members Quintin Byrd and former Justice Samuel Ervin for becoming the most recent North Carolina…
Checking In: December 17, 2024
Compiled by Jessica Junqueira The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin Welcomes Attorney Sara Royster is now an attorney with the firm, where she is a member of…
Upcoming Changes to Continuing Legal Education Requirements for Attorneys in North Carolina (2024-2025)
As attorneys, we understand the importance of staying current with legal trends, ethics, and developments in our practice areas. Continuing Legal Education…
Exploring New Horizons: Attending HELM – A Premier Conference for Higher Education Professionals
What is HELM? HELM (Higher Educational Legal Managers) is a nationwide group of legal administrators from both public and private colleges and universities…