Recent Cyberattacks on Health Care and the Consequences
According to a study from January 2016 to December 2021,[1] 374 ransomware attacks on U.S. health care delivery organizations exposed the Protected Health…
Ann B. Wall: Recipient of the 2023 Administrative Law Award of Excellence
Ann Wall is the 2023 recipient of the Award of Excellence. Ann was admitted to practice law in 1978. She has devoted her career to government service and…
The 100th Anniversary of the North Carolina Zoning Enabling Act
Chapter 250 was ratified and enacted on March 5, 1923. The Zoning, Planning and Land Use Section celebrates the 100th anniversary of the North Carolina Zoning…
Women’s History Month: 5 Reasons Firms Should Hire Female Attorneys
Men have historically dominated the legal profession. However, times are changing and more women are pursuing law degrees and legal industry jobs. According…
Through Our Eyes – A Paralegal’s View into Spousal Support (Post-Separation Support and Alimony)
As a Family Law paralegal, assisting clients with regard to spousal support is an important skill. When a client comes to your office, they are often scared…
Pro Bono Spotlight: Lorin Lapidus
“Our courts are designed to protect the stability of our law, and pro bono attorneys can play a role in that important tradition. Our courts work better…
Nominate a Deserving Colleague for the Legal Practice Hall of Fame
On behalf of the Selection Committee, I am reaching out to further encourage you to nominate a deserving lawyer for induction into the NCBA Legal Practice…
John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award Recipient: Shelby Duffy Benton
The John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award honors current and retired members of the North Carolina State Bar throughout the state who have demonstrated…
Section 1377(a)(2) Elections for S Corporations
Section 1377(a)(1) generally provides each shareholder of an S corporation is allocated income or loss of the corporation by (a) assigning an equal portion of…
Paralegal Spotlight: Anna Skaggs’ Journey to Becoming a Paralegal
Anna Skaggs is a North Carolina Certified Paralegal who was certified in 2016. She works for Collins Family & Elder Law Group in their Charlotte office.…