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Getting green for going green — Tax incentives for energy-efficient projects
When Kermit the Frog lamented that it wasn’t easy being green, he didn’t know about federal and state tax incentives that can help pay for green-energy and energy-efficient projects. Today there are a number of tax credits and deductions available for energy-efficient installations in both commercial and residential buildings. Smart meter or smart electric grid […]
Paralegal blogs increasing in popularity
In addition to attending seminars and CLEs, paralegals across the country are increasingly turning to blogs to gather information about the profession. Everything from current legal news, the latest employment trends and even humorous office tales are available on paralegal-oriented blogs. Most are written by paralegals themselves, but attorneys have also jumped on board and […]
My work style or yours?
The Guilford Paralegal Association had a seminar on the first Saturday in May with over 100 paralegals in attendance. I was impressed with the dedication of the professionals who would give up a Saturday to learn more about their profession, many of them paying for the program out of their own pockets. I had a […]
Workers’ Compensation – Settlement Agreement – Form 21 – Medical Records – Complete Set – ‘Fair and Just’
Ragsdale v. Lamar Outdoor Advertising. (Lawyers Weekly No. 10-16-0576, 18 pp.) (Ann Marie Calabria, J.) Appealed from the Industrial Commission. N.C. App. Unpub. Holding: Where the record does not show that the Industrial Commission had all of plaintiff’s relevant medical records or that it determined the Form 21 settlement agreement to be fair and just, […]
Criminal Practice – DWI – Search & Seizure – Defendant’s Car – Pill Bottles
State v. Schwartz. (Lawyers Weekly No. 10-16-0587, 8 pp.) (Linda Stephens, J.) Appealed from New Hanover County Superior Court. (Jay D. Hockenbury, J.) N.C. App. Unpub. Holding: Even if the post-arrest search of defendant’s car were unconstitutional, there was so much evidence of her impairment besides the pill bottles found in her car that admission […]
Tort/Negligence – Wrongful Death – Auto Accident — Mentoring Program – Unauthorized Drive
Wrongful Death - Auto Accident -- Mentoring Program - Unauthorized Drive
NCBA names Brinkley as president-elect
Attorney Martin H. Brinkley has been elected president-elect of the North Carolina Bar Association. He will serve as the 117th president of the association in 2011-12. Brinkley is a partner at Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan in Raleigh. His formal election took place June 26 at the 2010 NCBA Annual Meeting in Wilmington. […]
Are you always late? Help for the chronically non-punctual
“I’m late I’m late For a very important date. No time to say ‘Hello.’ Goodbye. I’m late, I’m late, I’m late.” — The White Rabbit, “Alice in Wonderland” Can you relate to the White Rabbit? Always running behind? Always rushed? Always overwhelmed? If so, you are probably ‘chronically non-punctual.’ An[...]
Q&A: NCBA’s ‘Distinguished Paralegal’ never aspired to join the profession
The 2010 recipient of the Distinguished Paralegal Award from the North Carolina Bar Association, Virginia Burrows is a paralegal in the Research Triangle Park office of K&L Gates. Her principal area of practice is commercial real estate. Burrows received her undergraduate degree in business education from East Carolina University in 1978. She also holds a […]
Justices: No ‘substitute vehicle’ UIM coverage
A Cary doctor was not entitled UIM and medical payments coverage for an accident that happened while he was driving a car not listed on his policy — despite his claim that the listed car was out of service, the Supreme Court has ruled. The doctor argued that he was driving a “temporary substitute vehicle” […]
Civil Practice – Appeals – Interlocutory – Rule 54 Certification – Unfair Trade Practices – Attorney’s Fees
Bumpers v. Community Bank of Northern Virginia. (Lawyers Weekly No. 10-06-0568, 16 pp.) (Patricia Timmons-Goodson, J.) Appealed from Wake County Superior Court. (John B. Lewis Jr., J.) On discretionary review from the N.C. Court of Appeals. N.C. S. Ct. Holding: When a judgment rules on all substantive issues of a claim under G.S. Sect. 75-1.1, […]
Attorneys – Pro Hac Vice Practice – Revocation – Trial Court’s Discretion – Opponent’s Expert – Ex Parte Contact
Sisk v. Transylvania Community Hospital, Inc. (Lawyers Weekly No. 10-06-0569, 17 pp.) (Robert H. Edmunds Jr., J.) Appealed from Transylvania County Superior Court. (Richard L. Doughton, J.) On discretionary review from the N.C. Court of Appeals. N.C. S. Ct. Holding: Even though out-of-state counsel may not be said to have violated the N.C. Rules of […]
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Commentary
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- Ruling sharpens boundaries in attorney-client privilege
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