
Help! The North Carolina State Bar Opened a Grievance Against Me. What Do I Do?
First, you need to understand how grievances are started at the North Carolina State Bar. Almost anything can trigger the opening of a grievance at the North Carolina State Bar, but typically someone submits a complaint. And while a complaint usually comes from a client or former client, it can really come fro… Read More +

Fixed Fee Legal Services Online — What is the State Bar Doing about AVVO?
More information regarding the NC State Bar's proposed ethics opinion regarding Avvo legal services. Read More +

Just Say No
Ethical considerations regarding "Bring Your Own Device" policies. Read More +

Third-Party Litigation Financing and Ethical Traps for the Unwary Lawyer
Dangers associated with third-party financing of litigation cases. Read More +

The Ethics of Cloud Computing and Software as a Service
Tips for using cloud services ethically Read More +

State Bar Adopts Ethics Opinion Impacting Email Communications
New opinion addresses "Reply All" Read More +

Lawyers Beware: Serving as an Attorney “Pay Master” has Money Laundering Risks
The risks and obligations associated with serving as an attorney "Pay Master" Read More +

A “Behind the Scenes” View of the State Bar Ethics Committee
Mark Scruggs discusses his view of ethics opinions after his appointment to the Ethics Committee Read More +

Five Rules for Discovery of Electronically Stored Information (“ESI”)
Some helpful rules for managing electronically ESI Read More +

Doing Business With a Client Creates a Conflict of Interest
The dangers of doing business with a client and ethical duties under Rule 1.8 Read More +

Is This For Real? – Email Scams and Client Confidentiality
Protecting client confidentiality while investigating suspicious emails Read More +

The Verdict On Listing Case Results On Your Website
How to do it: NC Bar Opinion 2009 FEO 16 Read More +

Emerging Ethics
Rulings on websites, web videos and blogs Read More +