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Five Tips for a Healthy 2023

Every year, even before the last strains of Auld Lang Syne have faded, millions of us look toward the new year with resolutions to improve…more

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The Latest Music for the Ex Parte

Attorneys licensed in North Carolina are probably familiar with the prohibition on ex parte communications with judicial officials.  We know there is a Rule of…more

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A Quick Message About Quick Messages

Advertising is a great way to get your name out there and generate some business.  In particular, text message advertising can be a highly effective…more

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Professionals and the Duty to Self-Report – Part II

In our last blog, we discussed the duties imposed on licensed or certified professionals to self-report if they are on the receiving end of a…more

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Professionals and the Duty to Self-Report – Part I

It happens to the best of us.  As licensed or certified professionals, we strive to abide by the rules of our profession and fulfill our…more

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Seven Tips for Being a Productive, Professional Remote Worker

My first taste of telecommuting was in 1999 as part of my former professional life as a technical recruiter in the Boston area.  My husband…more

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Zoom Wisely

The coronavirus pandemic and social distancing measures have spurred many attorneys to explore remote work and videoconferencing, some for the first time.  These work style…more

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Unauthorized Practice of Law: Pitfalls for NC Attorneys and Out-of-State Law Firms

The more things change, the more they remain the same. Recently, the ABA Section of Litigation published an article discussing a 2018 ethics opinion of…more

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For the Civil Procedure Pocket of Your Utility Belt

I like to believe every attorney has an inner nerd who loves to pick up cool procedural tips.  Maybe it’s just me.  I squirrel them…more

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