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U.S. Supreme Court: Lots of words but little clarity
Just as North Carolina’s Supreme Court has fallen under criticism that it does not write enough opinions, leaving attorneys in some practice areas lacking crucial guidance, the U.S. Supreme Court is under fire for writing too much – but not saying enough. A front-page article in the New York Times last week focused on criticism […]
Letter to the Editor: Nov. 1, 2010
Dear Editor: I am writing to share a “proud to be a lawyer” moment with your readers. On Friday morning I got a call from a friend about a woman who is dying of breast cancer. She is recently divorced, in the middle of an equitable distribution proceeding and has no will. I knew enough […]
Workers’ comp carriers taking economic hit
By AMY McCULLOUGH, Dolan Media Newswires [email protected] The weak economy has taken its toll on the workers’ compensation insurance industry and a speedy recovery is unlikely, A.M. Best Co. Inc. said in a special report. The insurance rating organization said the workers’ compensation insurance industry’s net premiums written plunged 14.5 percent to $12.3 billion[...]
Law Tech Talk: Making social media work for large firms
I've been giving a lot of thought to how Big Law can effectively use social media ever since I spoke at King & Spalding's Atlanta office in mid-August. During my presentation on social media, a member of the audience asked if I was aware of any large law firms that were using social media well. No single firm stood out in my mind, and for good reason.
What I’ve Learned About Life On The Way To The Courthouse: The fine art of saying no
"What part of ‘no' don't you understand?" sings the country song that was popular a number of years ago. The difficulty with the "no" word is not the understanding of it. The difficulty is in the saying of it. This is a lesson I learned the hard way a couple of years after I had started my own law practice.
Judicial forums viewable on YouTube
Missed out on some of the judicial forums for the appellate court candidates? Relax, they’re on YouTube. You won’t get the coffee service and mingling, but this link will take you to the substantive part of the Sept. 21 forum in Raleigh sponsored by the Federalist Society. Former Supreme Court Justice Willis Whichard asks the […]
Greensboro lawyer Mac McLendon dead at 89
Former state senator and attorney Lennox “Mac” McLendon Jr. (pictured), died last night. He was 89. McLendon was a partner with Brooks Pierce in Greensboro, where he practiced railroad law. Born in Durham, McLendon graduated from the University of North Carolina in 1938. He then joined the U.S. Army Air Corps and served in the […]
Nelson Mullins takes on Boston intellectual property firm
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, South Carolina’s largest law firm, is expanding its presence in New England by combining with the Boston-based intellectual property firm of Lahive & Cockfield. The expansion, announced Oct. 7, more than doubles the size of the Nelson Mullins’ office in Boston and boosts the firm’s intellectual property team to more […]
Court of Appeals issues 14 published opinions
The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued 14 published decisions Tuesday morning. Check our website and daily e-mail alerts throughout the week for digests of the opinions. The complete roundup of opinion digests will appear in next Monday’s paper.
Guest Commentary: Student-lawyers help legal community meet pro bono needs
The effects of a troubled economy, including foreclosures, joblessness and residential evictions, heighten demand for legal assistance but also render more clients unable to pay for those services. Nonprofit legal organizations, like Legal Aid of North Carolina, and attorneys offering pro bono services struggle to provide assistance to all those in need. This increased demand for pro bono legal se[...]
Thigpen sworn in as appeals court judge, faces election in November
With his 12-year-old godson helping him put on his robes, Cressie Thigpen Jr. was sworn in as an associate judge on the Court of Appeals on Friday. Thigpen, previously a partner at Thigpen, Blue, Stephens & Fellers in Raleigh, was appointed to the seat by Gov. Bev Perdue to fill the seat vacated by Judge […]
Guest Commentary: Pitching an expedient white lie can create lasting skepticism
Anyone who has heard the tale of George Washington and his cherry tree knows well the damage dishonest acts inflict on credibility. As Roger Clemens may someday attest (or not), damage to credibility may not be the only risk in forsaking the truth. Instead, brazenly believing you can deceive an adversary may create a long-lasting detractor whose antipathy outweighs any lost credibility.
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