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Navigating the ethics of digital advertising and solicitation
By Sari W. Montgomery In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, attorneys and law firms are increasingly turning to third-party marketing professionals, online platforms and social media for advertising and soliciting […]
Attorneys unanimously reappointed to indigent defense roles
Two North Carolina attorneys have been reappointed to continue serving in key roles supporting indigent defense, a news release says. Robert E. Sharpe Jr. will serve another four years as […]
State sets more training on eCourts system
Virtual and in-person eCourts training sessions are now available as the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts prepares to move another group of counties to the electronic filing system […]
Bar exam: Candidates take essential step toward legal career
North Carolina Lawyers Weekly Staff More than 650 lawyers cleared a significant hurdle to beginning their law practices — passing the North Carolina Bar Exam. Of the 882 candidates who […]
Judges: Courtroom civility is ‘tradition worth keeping’
By Angela M. Ordoñez, Jennifer Ginsburg and Christopher K. Barry-Smith In a speech to the American Law Institute more than 50 years ago, former Supreme Court Chief Justice Warren Burger […]
Inspiring a generation of attorneys to consider probate law
Though often overlooked, probate law is vital, as it impacts everyone at some point and offers young attorneys secure career opportunities, diverse skill development and the chance to make a meaningful difference in clients' lives.
High school shooter’s parents found not liable in attack
The parents of a former student accused of killing 10 people in a 2018 school shooting near Houston cannot be held responsible for what happened, a jury decided Monday. The […]
Client-centric payment options boost firm’s bottom line
Legal firms can increase profitability by offering flexible payment options and utilizing benchmark data to refine billing processes, leading to faster and higher collection rates.
Attorneys – Order of Discipline – Misconduct – Rules of Professional Conduct – Mortgage Fraud – Tax Withholding – Trust Accounting
The Disciplinary Hearing Commission of the North Carolina State Bar failed to consider defendant attorney’s commission of multiple felonies and bad faith obstruction of the disciplinary proceedings in imposing the […]
Commentary: More than attorneys can add value to probate, estate planning
Estate planning attorneys see the benefits to collaborating with financial advisers, grief counselors, insurance professionals, and mediators to ensure comprehensive solutions, optimize strategies and preserve the legacies of their clients.
Fifth group of counties to join eCourts system in July
Eleven Western North Carolina counties will join the eCourts system on July 22, requiring attorneys to electronically documents and access court records.
Attorneys – Reinstatement of Law License – Disciplinary Hearing Commission – Completion of Sentence – Payment of Restitution – Restoration of Citizenship – State Bar Council Appellate Jurisdiction
Petitioner has not complied with execution and terms of the judgment and completed his federal sentence, and he has not had his citizenship restored following serving his sentence. The Disciplinary […]
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