OK, so the words are not really dirty, indecent, or obscene, and their use won’t get you arrested — a la George Carlin. But there are certain words or phrases a NC attorney should be wary of when creating a webpage or an advertisement. These are words or phrases that can get you in trouble unless you are careful about how you use them and, in some cases, unless you include disclaimer language. By the way, this is not an exclusive list, but it does include some of the usual language that trips up attorneys.
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Does the new employer healthcare mandate pass the “strict scrutiny” test, or are Obama’s carve outs too arbitrary to pass muster?
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit recently decided United States v. Katzin, a case that now expands the holding of United States v. Jones and requires law enforcement to obtain an authorized warrant before attaching a GPS tracking device to a vehicle.
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The Miami Dolphins seem to be caught in the middle of potential litigation regarding the lack of control over their locker room environment.
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In November 2008, William Belk was elected as a District Court judge in the District Court of Judicial District 26 in Mecklenburg County. At the time of his election, Mr. Belk was also a member of the Board of Directors of Sonic Automotive, Inc. Prior to his swearing-in, Mr. Belk was advised that a failure to resign his position on the Board of Directors at Sonic would amount to a violation of the Code of Judicial Conduct. Nevertheless, Mr. Belk did not resign his position. On February 13,
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In early 2012, the North Carolina Board of Continuing Legal Education mailed the 2011 CLE reporting form to John David Hauser, a Wake County attorney. All annual report forms were to be signed and returned to the State Bar or postmarked by February 29, 2012. Because Mr. Hauser did not return his form by that date, the CLE board sent a second notice, dated March 14, 2012. Finally, on May 10, 2012, the CLE Board issued a “Notice to Show Cause” to Mr. Hauser regarding his continued failure to
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This disciplinary order relates to two different trust accounts maintained by John H. McWilliam at two different firms during two different time periods. Prior to May 31, 2011, McWilliam was a member of Firm 1, where he maintained a trust account with BB&T. On May 31, 2011, McWilliam formed Firm 2, where he maintained a trust account with North State Bank. For both trust accounts, McWilliam employed and had direct supervisory authority over a bookkeeper. This bookkeeper oversaw receipt and
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In August 2008, the Disciplinary Hearing Commission of the North Carolina State Bar suspended Paul L. Erickson from the practice of law for a period of five years. Mr. Erickson’s suspension was based on his role in a “debt elimination scheme.” In its twenty-two page order, the Commission concluded that Erickson violated a litany of Rules of Professional Conduct. The suspension became effective on October 9, 2008. On September 24, 2013, Mr. Erickson filed a petition for
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Happy hour regulations vary drastically among the states, with many focusing on the detriments to public welfare and safety, while others concentrate on the advantages to local businesses and economies.
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North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper's challenge of defending a same-sex marriage ban that he personally opposes demonstrates the unique position faced by attorneys general.
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California’s new anti-harassment law has good intentions in penalizing those who harass celebrities’ children, but may potentially target the wrong people.
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RALEIGH, N.C. – Campbell Law School has announced the establishment of the Campbell Law Connections mentorship program. Ulmer Zack “Zeke” Bridges, III, a 2003 Campbell Law graduate, serves as program director. Zeke Bridges With the establishment of Connections, Campbell Law becomes the first among all seven North Carolina law schools to designate a full-time staff member solely to directing and overseeing mentorship opportunities. Connections, which will partner students with practicing
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Two Virginia college newspapers emerged victorious after six long years of litigating their First Amendment right to freedom of speech.
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North Carolina’s Family, Faith, and Freedom Protection Act has garnered global attention and spurred a contentious constitutional debate.
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A U.K. court enjoins the Wall Street Journal from publishing names of those involved in the Libor Scandal, restricting the company’s freedom of speech on the internet.
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