Third-Party Litigation Financing and Ethical Traps for the Unwary Lawyer
Dangers associated with third-party financing of litigation cases. Read More +
Practicing Law in a Post-Marriage Equality North Carolina: Issues Spotting for the Non-Family Law Practitioner
North Carolina’s constitutional ban on same sex marriage, Amendment One, was struck down on October 10, 2014 by Judge Cogburn in Gen. Synod of the United Church of Christ v. Resinger. 12 F. Supp. 3d 790, 791 (W.D.N.C. 2014). Not a full year later, after working its way to the Supreme Court, Obergefell v. … Read More +
New Style for Spring: Updated Appellate Style Manual
New Style for Spring: Updated Appellate Style Manual An updated version of the Appellate Style Manual was recently published by the Bar Association’s Appellate Rules Committee. This useful resource provides sample documents and practical notes for drafting records on appeal, briefs, writs, an… Read More +
CFPB Update, Well We Wish
The most recent information regarding the CFPB changes for real estate attorneys. Read More +
Mobile Device Security: Has Your Client's Smartphone Been Hacked?
If you're a litigator, cell phones can be a powerful tool in discovery. They may contain a client's (or opposing party's) text messages, e-mails, GPS data, personal photographs, social media, data files and let’s not forget - they also contain phone call records. Modern smartphones do so many things… Read More +
Auto Accident UIM Claims: The Full Release – Beware the Snake In the Grass
Avoiding malpractice traps in a Full Release when a claim against an underinsured motorist is pending Read More +
The Top 15 Things You Can Do to Avoid a Malpractice Claim – Part 2
A continuation of tips from our October issue. Read More +
Searching Errors and the County Clerk’s Office
Tips on how to prevent searching error claims Read More +
Innovation Comes to Structures: S&P Index-Linked Payment Adjustments
Description of new payment option for structured settlements Read More +
The Top 15 Things You Can Do to Avoid a Malpractice Claim - Part 1
Proactive steps you can take to avoid a malpractice claim Read More +
Malpractice Alert: When “Thirty Days After Service” Doesn’t Mean Thirty Days After Service
Determining the deadline for filing notice of appeal after final judgment, according to NC Court of Appeals ruling Read More +
The Tax Implications of Windsor, for You and Your Clients
Tax procedures affected by Windsor ruling. Read More +
Estate Portability Update – New IRS Procedure Grants Relief for Missed Elections
Estate portability extension requirements. Read More +
Practice Alert: New Supreme Court Ruling Affects Statute of Limitations in ERISA Employee Benefit Claims.
Description of Supreme Court ruling affects on ERISA benefit claims. Read More +
Registered Agent Dilemma
Issues arising from serving as a registered agent for an entity Read More +
Name an Individual as Beneficiary of a Qualified Retirement Plan
Avoid traps related to named beneficiaries of retirement plans Read More +
Evidence of Value Required for Division in Equitable Distribution Cases
Washburn Court of Appeals Decision affects on equitable distribution cases Read More +
The Dangers of Exercise
A review of potential malpractice traps caused by personal interactions outside of the office Read More +
Revisiting Estate Portability
A reminder about the estate portability clause in the 2012 Taxpayer Relief Act Read More +
North Carolina General Assembly Makes Big Changes in Civil Courts’ Jurisdiction
New legislation raises limits in many civil court jurisdictions Read More +
