Nominate a Colleague for an NCBA Pro Bono Award
Each year, the North Carolina Bar Association recognizes members for their substantial contributions to pro bono service in North Carolina. The nomination…
Amendments to the North Carolina Business Corporation Act Permanently Authorize Virtual-Only Shareholders’ Meetings
In September 2021, the North Carolina General Assembly passed, and Governor Roy Cooper signed into law, Session Law 2021-162 (House Bill 320), Part I of which…
Administrative Law Section Ethics Update
Over the last twelve months, there have been a number of changes to the North Carolina Rules of Professional Conduct. The Ethics Committee for the NCBA…
More Money, More Problems: Equitable Distribution/Alimony Edition
I took a hiatus from all the wrong laws. Two main reasons: I wanted to give you all a break from my rambling, and I was paralyzed in figuring out which of the…
The Evolving Practice – Construction Law in North Carolina
Forty years ago, construction law in North Carolina was not much to speak of. “Construction law” as a practice area enjoyed only a slight existence, and…
The North Carolina Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division Announces its 2022 Writing Competition: “Legal Visionaries”
The YLD Communications Committee, in conjunction with YLD leadership, is excited to announce that its 2022 Writing Competition, “Legal Visionaries,” is…
What You Need to Know about Remote Depositions in 2022
With Covid came a new chapter in most litigators’ lives: remote depositions. There are no doubt lovers and haters of this development, but there is also no…
Checking In: January 18, 2022
Bailey & Dixon, LLP Names Cress Partner Christina Cress has been named as partner with Bailey & Dixon, LLP. Cress has prior experience serving as a…
Pro Bono Spotlight: Rachel Royal
A North Carolina State Bar Certified Freelance Paralegal, Rachel Royal is the founder of Royal Touch Legal & Business Solutions. As a freelance paralegal,…
The New Corporate Transparency Act and Its Potential Impact on North Carolina Commercial Real Estate Attorneys
The Corporate Transparency Act of 2019 (“CTA”)[2] was enacted January 1, 2021, as part of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (“AMLA”), which is…