Rule 41 Dismissals: Potential Pitfalls
Rule 41(a)(1) of the North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure allows a plaintiff to dismiss a complaint without prejudice by filing a notice of dismissal at any time before he rests his case. N… Read More
Practice of Law
Be Here Now
We all live busy lives. We have firm meetings, Zoom meetings, client meetings, social functions, court dates, and a whole host of personal commitments. We have work and personal email … Read More
Practice of Law
Mental Health and Mental Illness in the Legal Profession-Post-Pandemic Shift in Perspective
The legal profession has long been associated with high levels of stress, burnout, and substance abuse. Historically, mental health and mental illness have been taboo subjects in the legal pro… Read More
Law Students
The Weight of Law School Debt on New Lawyers
The path to becoming a lawyer is often paved with high expectations and the promise of a lucrative career. However, the reality for many new associates is far from glamorous. The weight of sub… Read More
Practice of Law
The Olympic Spirit: A Masterclass in Litigation
The Paris 2024 Olympics have been a spectacle not just of athletic prowess, but also of a more subtle, yet equally compelling competition: the battle for sportsmanship. As lawyers, we are accu… Read More
Risk Management
Just Say No
An elderly client contacts you by telephone and asks you to do a codicil to her Will. She tells you that she wants to disinherit her two children and leave everything to a caretaker. The cli… Read More
