Case Law Update: Walter v. Walter (Contempt)

Walter v. Walter, Court of Appeals of North Carolina, August 17, 2021 (Contempt) The parties’ custody order provided, inter alia, that father would have…

Pro Bono Opportunities – Without Even Leaving (or Going to) the Office

As we work our way through (another) tumultuous year, one bright spot is the continued opportunity to provide pro bono services virtually – from your home,…

Case Law Update: Mucha v. Wagner (DVPO, Personal Jurisdiction Over Defendant)

Mucha v. Wagner, Supreme Court of North Carolina, August 13, 2021 (DVPO, personal jurisdiction over defendant) Plaintiff and defendant were in a romantic…

YLD e-Blast: October 2021

DATES TO KNOW October 29 | Examples of Lawyer Leadership: Perspectives from Across the Non-Profit and Public Interest Sectors | noon to 1 p.m. November 1 |…

NCBA Government & Public Sector Section Scholarship Experience

I spent part of this past summer interning with the North Carolina Department of Justice, in the Land, Groundwater and Waste section of the Environmental…

Pro Bono Month

It’s National Celebrate Pro Bono Month! That’s right . . . you heard it here: it’s time to get your pro bono “on” if you haven’t already this…

Celebrating National Pro Bono Week

Members of the North Carolina access to justice community are putting the focus on pro bono as part of the National Pro Bono Week Celebration. The annual…

North Carolina Construction Sales and Use Tax

In 2017, North Carolina sales and use tax related to construction changed, creating a binary system. Although the Department of Revenue released Directive…

Pro Bono Spotlight: William Christy

William (Bill) Christy is an outstanding volunteer attorney who has done extensive pro bono and community service to improve the lives of Western North…

Swearing-In Ceremony, Check: Next Step, Networking

New attorneys! Congratulations on your recent swearing-in ceremony. Are you overwhelmed with all the responsibility gained from the transition from law…