Equitable Recoupment
The doctrine of equitable recoupment applies to both assessment by the IRS (in Section 6501) and refunds by taxpayers (in Section 6511) where the IRS or…
Navigating Issues with North Carolina File & Serve Platform: A Paralegal’s Guide, Part 1
North Carolina’s eCourts platform has revolutionized how legal professionals file documents, manage cases, and access court records. However, as with any…
Get To Know Nancy Mayer
What law school did you attend and what was your graduation year? North Carolina Central University School of Law, 2006. Describe a typical work day for you.…
Get To Know Allyn Elliott
What law school did you attend and what was your graduation year? Tulane Law School, 2003. Describe a typical work day for you. As a patent attorney, my…
The Perfect Mediation
Yesterday I had the perfect mediation. This mediation went perfectly because of four factors. The parties and their representatives knew the relevant law,…
What to Know Now That North Carolina Public School Student-Athletes Can Profit From Their Name, Image, and Likeness
Following a recent court order enjoining the enforcement of the State Board of Education’s (SBE) temporary rule that had banned compensation for name,…
WIP Committee – Get to Know Sophia Blair
What law school did you attend and what is your graduation year? Wake Forest University School of Law, 2018. Describe a typical work day for you. I love the…
My Summer With North Carolina Prisoner Legal Services: A Reflection on Public Service Law
This summer, I had the privilege of working with North Carolina Prisoner Legal Services (NCPLS), an organization committed to providing legal assistance to…
Pro Bono Opportunities to Help Those Affected by Hurricane Helene
As you know, Hurricane Helene had a devastating impact on Western North Carolina. Recovery from this disaster will take years, and residents who have suffered…
An Introduction to Dear NCBA WIP . . .
As part of a monthly blog series, we’ve invited members of the NCBA Women in the Profession (WIP) Committee to share their insights on common challenges…