COVID-19
New COVID-19 Orders from Chief Justice Beasley on Civil Court Operations
Chief Justice Beasley just rolled out her newest orders on the courts. You can read about them here, but below are the highlights that should be of interest…
What You Missed at the May 8 Administrative Law Discussion on COVID-19 Developments
On May 8, the Administrative Law Section conducted its first-ever free-for-all and open-to-all-section-members discussion by Zoom conference. We hope you will…
What in the World Happens Next? How Family Law Attorneys Should Plan Now for Alimony and Child Support Case Modifications
The economic side effects of the coronavirus pandemic on divorced or soon-to-be-separated clients can’t be ignored. As family law attorneys, we know the…
Why VPNs and Encryption Services Are Our Digital Masks and Gloves
Thanks to social distancing mandates, teleconference platforms have experienced a huge surge in site traffic as new users around the world participate in…
COVID-19 Eviction Assistance Project – Help Those Who Are in Jeopardy of Losing the Most
Dear Litigation Section Members: We know better than most how great a disruption the COVID-19 pandemic has caused to the legal system. Trials have been…
Court Reopening Plans, Video Conferencing Rules, and Other COVID-19 Updates
Some time has passed since the initial flurry of court orders modifying deadlines, postponing in-person hearings, and setting guidelines for remote hearings.…
Chief Justice Beasley’s COVID-19 Task Force and the Practice of Family Law
These are tough times. We have been forced to deal with the uncertainty and disruption surrounding this public health threat. Some of us have lost a loved one…
In the Uncertain Times of COVID-19, the Bar can Provide a Source of Refuge for those with Questions – Volunteer Opportunities
During these uncertain times and the impacts of COVID-19, many people are left with questions and a lack of resources to find answers. The Construction Law…
Request from NCBA President-Elect Mark Holt
The N.C. Supreme Court established the Chief Justice’s Rules Advisory Commission in September 2019 to monitor the N.C. Rules of Civil Procedure and General…
Announcing the Winners of the NCBA YLD COVID-19 Wellness Challenge
From April 1 through May 3, the North Carolina Bar Association Young Lawyers Division at the direction of Lisa Arthur launched a wellness challenge to promote…