Why All The Divorce Laws Are Wrong . . . And Other Thoughts
All the divorce laws are wrong. Just kidding. However, since our Chair, Katie King, put up a constructive and positive blog post, I will try to be the…
Welcome to a New Bar Year
Welcome to a new bar year as a member of the Appellate Practice Section. After an unusually challenging year for so many, I look forward to spending more time…
Two Administrative Law Podcasts to Listen to Today
Pull out your ear buds. Now you can listen and learn about administrative law. There are some pretty interesting podcasts about administrative law out there.…
Education Section – Welcome!
Dear Members of the Education Law Section: Welcome to the 2021-22 bar year! I look forward to working with you, our Council members, and committee chairs this…
Be Careful What You Ask For: Pension Jurisdiction and Military Divorce
The following is a hypothetical illustrating problems and interplay between pension jurisdiction and divorce for military servicepersons. The Initial Problem…
Checking In: August 17, 2021
Compiled by Jessica Junqueira First Citizens Bank Welcomes Matthew G.T. Martin As Chief Counsel Matthew G.T. Martin has joined First Citizens Bank as chief…
Welcome to a New Bar Year!
“I believe in hope. I believe in BELIEVE.” – Ted Lasso When I started to practice law in North Carolina, the Litigation Section was critical to making…
Kernodle-Hodges Receives the Paralegal Division’s Endorsement for the NCSB Board of Paralegal Certification
NCBA Paralegal Division Special Nomination Committee The Notification On June 23, 2021, the North Carolina State Bar Board of Paralegal Certification…
Statutes of Collections for Federal and North Carolina Taxes
For administrative convenience, federal and North Carolina law both provide that after a specific period of time, uncollected taxes are written off and…
NCBA YLD’s Lunch and Learn Series Wins ABA Award of Achievement
On Tuesday, August 3, 2021, the NCBA YLD accepted the ABA Award of Achievement in the “Single Project: Service to the Bar” category. This award continues…