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Commentary August 1, 2023

Ruling sharpens boundaries in attorney-client privilege 

By Kate Gordon Maynard  The North Carolina Supreme Court’s recent opinion in Howard v. IOMAXIS LLC (2023 WL 4037483 (June 16, 2023)), provides valuable guidance to in-house and outside counsel regarding the attorney-client privilege when communicating with corporate officers and employees, as well as the attorney-client privilege in joint representations.  Support for Bevill doctrine  An [&he[...]

News July 31, 2023

Law firms focus on distressed properties 

By Dan Emerson, BridgeTower Media Newswires  MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Philadelphia-based law firm Ballard Spahr recently announced a new division in its Minneapolis office with an interesting name: Distressed Assets and Opportunities Group.   “Distressed” refers to property subject to financial difficulties such as bankruptcy and foreclosure.  “Opportunities” refers to strategies that ca[...]

Commentary July 25, 2023

US Supreme Court bites back at parody’s use of the First Amendment 

By David Sar  “This case is about dog toys and whiskey, two items seldom appearing in the same sentence.”   So began the U.S. Supreme Court’s only trademark decision of the 2022-23 term, Jack Daniel’s Properties Inc. v. VIP Products LLC (June 8, 2023).   Parody, trademarks and the First Amendment also were at issue. In a […]

News July 24, 2023

Taxpayer blames $600K penalty on deceased lawyer

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The estate of a Middletown, Rhode Island, businessman has filed a complaint in U.S. District Court claiming the Internal Revenue Service wrongfully refused to fully refund $600,000 in late-filing penalties allegedly attributable to the negligence of the estate’s now-deceased lawyer.

News July 21, 2023

‘Express purpose’ not ‘sole purpose’  

By Nick Hurston  The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld the dismissal of a military servicemember’s claim that the financing of additional insurance as part of his car loan wasn’t for “the express purpose” of purchasing the car and, thus, was subject to the Military Lending Act, or MLA.  On appeal, the servicemember […]

Commentary July 20, 2023

Supreme Court leaves key internet protection untouched 

By Eric M. David  When the U.S. Supreme Court agreed last fall to consider two cases seeking to narrow the scope of the immunity provided to internet companies by Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (47 U.S.C. § 230), those internet companies — and the lawyers who represent them — were understandably concerned. They […]

News July 19, 2023

Striking of unvaccinated jurors didn’t violate Sixth Amendment 

By Nick Hurston  A federal District Court didn’t violate the Sixth Amendment right of criminal defendants to a jury of their peers when it struck potential jurors who were unvaccinated against COVID, the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has held.  The defendants — unvaccinated due to sincerely held beliefs — objected that striking jurors […]

News July 18, 2023

Media members know help is phone call away 

By Ross Chandler  When a journalist calls for help on legal issues such as public meetings or access to public records, Amanda Martin answers the phone.  Martin, the counsel for the N.C. Press Association, wears several hats for the professional organization. But the largest demand is for advice sought by reporters and editors who call […]

Commentary July 14, 2023

Case study: North Carolina courts provide guidance on scope, limitations of attorney-client privilege 

By Sarah A. Sheridan  Attorneys, particularly those working as in-house counsel or as outside counsel performing an investigation, often wear multiple hats and are expected to provide legal and business advice. A North Carolina Business Court decision provides helpful guidance regarding the scope and limitations of the attorney-client privilege, particularly in the context of when […]

Commentary July 13, 2023

A Different Ode to Pro Bono Work

By Troy Shelton   “Would you be interested in helping a group of us create an appellate pro bono program for North Carolina?”   That was the pitch to me from a group of former and current appellate judges, the director of the Pro Bono Resource Center and the lead appellate counsel for another state program.   I […]

Commentary July 12, 2023

A roadmap to attracting, developing, retaining great associates 

By Kate Ahern  Our industry has seen concerning associate attrition over the past few years, highlighting associate retention as a significant market pressure on firms going forward.    Law firms are struggling to attract and retain dedicated, motivated, reliable associates who are truly ready for practice. Adding to the frustration of many firm leaders: increased compensation […]

Commentary July 7, 2023

Assault suit against TSA screener revived 

By Nick Hurston  The Federal Tort Claims Act, or FTCA, allows people who claim they were assaulted by Transportation Security Administration, or TSA, screeners to sue the federal government, the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has held in an issue of first impression.  Joining with other U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals, U.S. Circuit Judge […]

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