Practice of Law
Want to be in the room the next time State Bar meets to discuss rules changes regarding legal ethics, CLE or Bar dues? There’s a virtual seat waiting for you on Youtube. The N.C. State… Read More
Law Practice Management
The average salary for law firm partners in the U.S. reached an all-time high in 2021, but there remains a sizable gap between what male and female partners are paid. The average pay for part… Read More
Practice of Law
Want to become Boss of the Year? Offer to help your employees with their childcare responsibilities. How you do this – on-site day care, flexible hours, childcare benefits – is le… Read More
Education & Careers
A lawyer may be included in a list of recommended lawyers maintained by an allied professional like a doctor or accountant, provided the professional does not disseminate the lawyer’s … Read More
Practice of Law
It’s hard enough to keep clients happy when their case is going well; it can be a nightmare when things go south. The key is to build a solid base of trust and compassion on which the… Read More
As part of North Carolina’s eCourts initiative, the N.C. Administrative Office of the Courts (NCAOC) will be introducing a new eFiling system, known as File & Serve, that will allow attorneys statewide for the first time ever to submit documents and case filings online. This new capability will launch later this year in four pilot counties: Harnett, Johnston, Lee, and Wake.
The House and Senate both approved House Bill 776, and Governor Cooper signed the Remote Online Notarization (RON) into law on July 8, 2022. This legislation allows notaries to identify individuals and notarize their signatures using internet technologies. Homebuyers, for example, will be able to close loans and buy houses remotely.