Clear the Queue
The holidays and new year can be a time of heightened emotions and contrasting circumstances. Joy and plenty abound alongside anxiety and need. Throughout…
Tax Benefit Rule
The tax benefit rule was originally established by case law but later codified as Section 111. It provides a taxpayer is not permitted to retain the tax…
NCBA Business Law Section 2023 Legislative Update
The Business Law Section of the North Carolina Bar Association was active this past year in proposing certain changes to the North Carolina Business…
The Building Envelope: A Perspective
and Jeffrey Martin, RRC, RRO, CEI, REWO, CDT The construction industry has currently been running at a breakneck pace. This pace, combined with the advent of…
Ten Key Points to Remember Throughout Your Career
1. The most important case you have is the one sitting in front of you, because that client is there for that moment, trusting that you are going to invest…
Pro Bono Committee Update
The Pro Bono Committee of the Dispute Resolution Section is one of the most active committees in the section. Its work includes: • The Pro Bono…
Pro Bono Made Easy!
Senior Lawyers have several options for pro bono work in North Carolina. Share your knowledge and experience while serving your community in one of the…
Supporting Lawyer Well-being with Animal Assisted Interventions
The legal profession is in the midst of an occupational health crisis — particularly with regard to mental health. In 2016, the American Bar Association…
Friendship Agreement with Tokyo Daini Bar Association
In October, former section chairs David Robinson and David Garrett visited with the Daini Bar Association in Tokyo, Japan, hand-delivering a five-year…
Checking In: November 21, 2023
Compiled by Jessica Junqueira New Partner Joins Phelps Jonathan Hall is now a partner with the firm. Hall will lead litigation teams to help companies resolve…