New Business Rules Take Effect in North Carolina
Attention all business lawyers: the state Supreme Court has approved sweeping changes to the North Carolina Business Court Rules. The changes took effect July 1. Lawyers Mutual issued a Ri… Read More
Practice of Law
You Say Amicus, I Say Certiorari
What is the proper pronunciation of “amicus?” Is it AM-uh-kuss or uh-MEE-kuss? Or perhaps a-MY-kuss? If you’re unsure, don’t feel bad. Even U.S. Supreme Court Justi… Read More
Risk Management
Watch Out for This Fake State Bar Email Scam
If you receive an email from a “Jacqui Salmon” purporting to be from the NC State Bar that requests information from you, delete it immediately. There is no such employee at the… Read More
Practice of Law
State Bar Opinion Clarifies Ethical Duties of Attorney GAL
Lawyers who serve as both Guardian Ad Litem and attorney advocate in an abuse, neglect, and dependency cases cannot testify as a witness unless directed to do so by the court. That’s … Read More
Practice of Law
Get Ready For Sweeping Changes to the CLE Rules
You will soon have three years instead of one to complete your Continuing Legal Education requirements, and you’ll no longer have to file a compliance report each year, in the wake of … Read More
Practice of Law
Summer 2022 Reading Recommendations
Looking for some juicy reading material for your summer getaway? You’ve come to the right place! There are lots of new titles to choose from, including the latest from best-sell… Read More
