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How to Apply for Admission to Federal Courts

Efficiency is a lawyer’s best friend. Below you will find a cheat sheet with information and resources you need to apply for admission to the United States…

Objectivity

In the summer of 2009 I traveled to a small village in the Ramsdalen valley of Norway to shoot a story for 60 Minutes about a group of adventurers jumping off…

Managing Stress During Final Exams

It’s that time of year again – when the library becomes your second home, caffeine becomes your best friend, and many, many law students become acquainted…

Checking In: Dec. 14, 2021

Compiled by Jessica Junqueira Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP Adds Brett Lawrence Brett Lawrence has joined Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP. He is a member…

Gilmore’s Farm, Inc. v. Herc Rentals, Inc. – A New Basis for Unfair Trade Practice Claims?

It’s commonplace for plaintiffs in construction cases, especially owners, to assert unfair trade practice claims. But those claims rarely succeed. Most…

Time to Register for Early Bird Pricing!

Back to the Future: In-house Practice in a Post-pandemic World Tuesday-Wednesday, January 25-26, 2022, 8:55 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. via Live Webcast 6.0 MCLE Hours…

Court of Appeals Issues Two (Unpublished) Decisions on Quasi-Judicial Permit Appeals

The Court of Appeals issued two unpublished decisions in November in connection with appeals of quasi-judicial land use decisions. Madison Asphalt, LLC v.…

Surviving Finals: Mental Health Edition

As the year is winding down and finals time is fast approaching, it is very easy to get so lost in the pressure and stress of wanting to do well on final…

From the ZPLU Chair: Moving Back Toward Normal

Dear Members of the Zoning, Planning, and Land Use Section: Happy Fall! Welcome to the 2021-2022 bar year. I am honored to serve as the Chair of the Zoning,…

Pro Bono Spotlight: Salim Uqdah

Salim Uqdah is a dedicated volunteer who is focused on educating and providing his dispute resolution skills to the people of North Carolina. Salim is a North…