Return of Records to Client upon Termination of Representation [2013 Formal Ethics Opinion 15]
What is an attorney’s responsibility relative to electronic records following termination of representation? [...]
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Providing Defendant with Discovery During Representation [2013 Formal Ethics Opinion 2]
What is the extent of a defense attorney’s responsibility to provide a client with discovery during representation in a criminal matter? [...]
03.07.2014 Consent Order Transferring Attorney to Disability Inactive Status [Haywood County]
Currently, 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’s professional judgment, performance, or competence as an attorney.” The procedure for a consensual transfer to disability inactive status is detailed in the North Carolina State Bar’s administrative rules (see Subchapter B, Rule .0118(b)). Based on clear, cogent, and convincing [...]
03.07.2014 Order Lifting Stay and Activating Suspension [Durham County]
On 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 Conduct by appropriating funds he held in a fiduciary capacity for his own use, and by failing to promptly pay a physician as directed by his client from funds retained specifically for that purpose.” The suspension was stayed on the condition that Gilbert complied with various conditions stated [...]
DOJ to become more compassionate in release program
The 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. [...]
Duke Energy’s coal ash spill calls North Carolina politics into question
Duke 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. [...]
Note from the Editor
We outgrew our old digs—in a good way—and have transitioned to the post-Pinterest web. [...]
Campbell Law climbs five spots in latest U.S. News Rankings
Of the seven law schools in North Carolina, Campbell Law stands as one of four institutions ranked inside the top tie [...]
A Tale of Two Countries: Comparing recent developments in Australian and American immigration policy
Australian and American lawmakers have taken very different approaches to resolving similar illegal immigration problems. [...]
Inadvertent Disclosure of Privileged Information: Major Headache or Minor Hiccup?
You 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? [...]
