ABA Newspaper Award Entry
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-CLO Staff
Issue 1: Week of January 20, 2014
- Professor Currin elected N.C. Rules Review Commission Chairman
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Professor Currin elected N.C. Rules Review Commission Chairman
January 23, 2014“Serving the citizens of North Carolina in this capacity alongside my colleagues on the N.C. Rules Review Commission continues to be an honor that I cherish dearly.”Bradley Trahan, Former Managing Editor - International Human Rights: An optical view of Russia’s anti-gay propaganda law
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International Human Rights: An optical view of Russia’s anti-gay propaganda law
January 23, 2014As the 2014 Olympics in Sochi, Russia quickly descend upon aficionados of winter sports, it too has already found its place in Olympic controversies.Campbell Law Observer - Patent reform targets trolling activity
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Patent reform targets trolling activity
January 22, 2014The Innovation Act introduces a number of measures that level the playing field between patent trolls and defendants.Tyler Roberts, Former Associate Editor - 01.06.2014 Order of Reinstatement [Wilson County]
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01.06.2014 Order of Reinstatement [Wilson County]
January 22, 2014On January 2, 2013, Mark L. Bibbs was suspended from the practice of law for a period of one year.Tripp Huffstetler, Senior Staff Writer - 12.20.2013 Consent Order of Discipline – Suspension [Vance County]
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12.20.2013 Consent Order of Discipline – Suspension [Vance County]
January 22, 2014At the time this order was entered, D. Bernard Alston was already on active suspension pursuant to previous Orders of Discipline.Tripp Huffstetler, Senior Staff Writer - Professor Sawchak named to 2014 North Carolina Super Lawyers List of Top 10 Lawyers
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Professor Sawchak named to 2014 North Carolina Super Lawyers List of Top 10 Lawyers
January 21, 2014“I’m honored to have received this recognition from my colleagues at the bar.”Bradley Trahan, Former Managing Editor - Target’s data breach leaves customers fearful of future privacy invasions
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Target’s data breach leaves customers fearful of future privacy invasions
January 21, 2014The recent Target data breach has left consumers concerned about protecting their privacy at Target retailers and other companies nationwide.Rebecca Lopes, Senior Staff Writer - Campbell Law, Univ. of Reading to offer advanced certificate in International Business Law
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Campbell Law, Univ. of Reading to offer advanced certificate in International Business Law
January 20, 2014Campbell Law Associate Professor of Law Dr. Kevin Lee will co-teach International Business Law alongside Peter Romary, who will also teach Advanced Negotiation & Analysis.Bradley Trahan, Former Managing Editor - The implications under International Law of using domestic criminal proceedings as a weapon in the “War on Terror”
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The implications under International Law of using domestic criminal proceedings as a weapo…
January 20, 2014Despite the complex obstacles posed by the intersection of Domestic and International Law, the U.S. moves forward in its efforts to expand jurisdiction over international terrorists.Campbell Law Observer
Issue 2: Week of March 10, 2014
- Return of Records to Client upon Termination of Representation [2013 Formal Ethics Opinion 15]
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Return of Records to Client upon Termination of Representation [2013 Formal Ethics Opinion…
March 14, 2014What is an attorney’s responsibility relative to electronic records following termination of representation?Tripp Huffstetler, Senior Staff Writer - Providing Defendant with Discovery During Representation [2013 Formal Ethics Opinion 2]
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Providing Defendant with Discovery During Representation [2013 Formal Ethics Opinion 2]
March 14, 2014What is the extent of a defense attorney’s responsibility to provide a client with discovery during representation in a criminal matter?Tripp Huffstetler, Senior Staff Writer - 03.07.2014 Consent Order Transferring Attorney to Disability Inactive Status [Haywood County]
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03.07.2014 Consent Order Transferring Attorney to Disability Inactive Status [Haywood Coun…
March 14, 2014Currently, there are two grievances pending against attorney Reid G. Brown. The Grievance Committee notes that Brown presently suffers from various medical conditions that “significantly impair Brown…Tripp Huffstetler, Senior Staff Writer - 03.07.2014 Order Lifting Stay and Activating Suspension [Durham County]
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03.07.2014 Order Lifting Stay and Activating Suspension [Durham County]
March 14, 2014On April 7, 2010, attorney Willie D. Gilbert, II, received a stayed suspension of five years. The Disciplinary Hearing Commission concluded that Gilbert had “violated the Rules of Professional Conduc…Tripp Huffstetler, Senior Staff Writer - DOJ to become more compassionate in release program
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DOJ to become more compassionate in release program
March 13, 2014The United States Department of Justice recently took steps to expand the use of compassionate release, withdrawing the guidelines put in place during President George W. Bush’s administration.Parker Dozier, Former Senior Staff Writer - Duke Energy’s coal ash spill calls North Carolina politics into question
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Duke Energy’s coal ash spill calls North Carolina politics into question
March 12, 2014Duke Energy’s Coal Ash Spill that contaminated the Dan River raises questions about the balance between state regulation and the pro-business agenda of North Carolina leaders.Brady Ciepcielinski, Former Features Editor - Note from the Editor
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Note from the Editor
March 11, 2014We outgrew our old digs—in a good way—and have transitioned to the post-Pinterest web.Adam Steele, Editor-in-Chief Emeritus - Campbell Law climbs five spots in latest U.S. News Rankings
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Campbell Law climbs five spots in latest U.S. News Rankings
March 11, 2014Of the seven law schools in North Carolina, Campbell Law stands as one of four institutions ranked inside the top tieBradley Trahan, Former Managing Editor - A Tale of Two Countries: Comparing recent developments in Australian and American immigration policy
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A Tale of Two Countries: Comparing recent developments in Australian and American immigrat…
March 11, 2014Australian and American lawmakers have taken very different approaches to resolving similar illegal immigration problems.Katherine Doering Custis, Editor-in-Chief Emeritus - Inadvertent Disclosure of Privileged Information: Major Headache or Minor Hiccup?
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Inadvertent Disclosure of Privileged Information: Major Headache or Minor Hiccup?
March 10, 2014You are going through the discovery materials that opposing counsel sent you when you come across a document that is marked “Privileged.” How do you handle this situation? What are your duties?Brocker Law Firm
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