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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 +

categories: Ethics

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 +

categories: Ethics, Technology

Just Say No

Ethical considerations regarding "Bring Your Own Device" policies. Read More +

categories: Ethics, Technology, Ethics, Ethics Tips, Technology, Tech Tips, Technology

Third-Party Litigation Financing and Ethical Traps for the Unwary Lawyer

Dangers associated with third-party financing of litigation cases. Read More +

categories: Substantive Law, Ethics, Ethics, Ethics Tips, Substantive, Malpractice Tips, Litigation

The Ethics of Cloud Computing and Software as a Service

Tips for using cloud services ethically Read More +

categories: Ethics, Technology, Ethics, Ethics Tips, Technology, Tech Tips, Technology

State Bar Adopts Ethics Opinion Impacting Email Communications

New opinion addresses "Reply All" Read More +

categories: Ethics, Technology, Ethics, Ethics Tips, Technology, Tech Tips, Client Communications, Technology

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 +

categories: Ethics, Risk Management, Ethics, Ethics Tips, Practice Management, Practice Management Tips, Practice Management

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 +

categories: Ethics, Risk Management, Ethics, Ethics Tips, Practice Management, Practice Management Tips, State Bar

Five Rules for Discovery of Electronically Stored Information (“ESI”)

Some helpful rules for managing electronically ESI Read More +

categories: Substantive Law, Ethics, Ethics, Ethics Tips, Substantive, Malpractice Tips, Litigation

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 +

categories: Ethics, Risk Management, Client Relations, Practice Management, Client Relations, Ethics, Ethics Tips, Practice Management, Practice Management Tips, Client Relations

Is This For Real? – Email Scams and Client Confidentiality

Protecting client confidentiality while investigating suspicious emails Read More +

categories: Ethics, Law Practice Management, Technology, Ethics, Ethics Tips, Practice Management, Practice Management Tips, Technology, Tech Tips, Email Scams

The Verdict On Listing Case Results On Your Website

How to do it: NC Bar Opinion 2009 FEO 16 Read More +

categories: Law Practice Management, Ethics, Technology, Ethics, Ethics Tips, Practice Management, Practice Management Tips, Technology, Tech Tips, Marketing, Advertising Rules

Emerging Ethics

Rulings on websites, web videos and blogs Read More +

categories: Ethics, Ethics, Ethics Tips, Marketing, Advertising Rules
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Landmark Remote Online Notarization Bill Approved

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.  

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Supreme Court Amends the North Carolina Business Court Rules 

The Supreme Court of North Carolina has adopted amendments to the North Carolina Business Court Rules. The Supreme Court’s order amending the rules was adopted on 15 June 2022 and is effective on 1 July 2022.   Among other things, the Supreme Court’s order amends the rules related to formatting, sealed documents and protective orders, hearings and conduct, motions and briefs, and pretrial hearings. All interested persons are encouraged to read the Supreme Court’s order in its entirety.  

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