Groupon or Groupoff? Ethics Rules and Practical Considerations for Lawyers
In 1977, the United States Supreme Court in Bates v. Arizona State Bar held lawyers have a right to advertise their services. […]
Objection, Hearsay :(
As lawyers (or aspiring lawyers) we pride ourselves on our ability to interpret language or the intended meaning behind various
Regulation of Commercial Breeders: Timely & Needed or Unnecessary & Burdensome?
In 2009, North Carolina Senate Bill 460 (SB 460), sponsored by Senator Don Davis, made its first appearance in the
Is a Man’s Home Really His Castle?
The nationwide outcry over the recent shooting of seventeen-year-old Trayvon Martin by a neighborhood watch coordinator in Florida has renewed
The Future of Fracking in North Carolina
Why North Carolina? North Carolina is situated in the middle of a controversial debate about the extraction of natural gas,
Criminal Law & Procedure
Could the Very Presence of a Marked Patrol Car Create Probable Cause to Stop?
As you are driving down the road a police car pulls behind you, you instantaneously glance down at your speedometer
Ousting a District Attorney: What Happened to Tracey Cline
On March 2, 2012, Durham District Attorney Tracey Cline was removed from office. A portion of Judge Robert Hobgood’s order
Constitutional & Public Law
Big Pond vs. Small Pond: Why Law School Graduates Should Consider Practicing in Small Communities
The time has finally come. I am days away from graduating from law school, and while words cannot adequately describe
The Reach of an Honor Code: Should Law Students Face Discipline for Serious Offenses Outside the Academic Community?
Standard protocol in academia includes the implementation of a code of conduct for matriculating students. These codes, often in the
North Carolina: No Longer Open For Business
Imagine being a ten-year-old child in the foster system, growing up believing that no person truly loves you and feeling
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Professor Tom Anderson Receives 2012 Justice James Iredell Award
The first time I had the privilege of hearing Professor Anderson lecture, he made the comment, “You can’t go kicking
So then, it’s settled: Or is it?
It has happened to many lawyers. After countless hours of negotiations, the parties believe they’ve reached a settlement agreement. But
Information Security: Show me your Password
Protect your password. Don’t share it with anyone. Make it complicated so no one can guess it randomly. We do these
Message from Dean Essary
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