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Supreme Court of North Carolina Approves Amendments to Rule 5 and Rule 5.1 of the General Rules of Practice for Superior and District Courts
The Supreme Court of North Carolina has approved amendments to Rule 5 and Rule 5.1 of the General Rules of Practice for Superior and District Courts. The effective date for the amendments is February 13, 2023. The General Rules of Practice are promulgated by the Supreme Court under Section 7A-34 of the General Statutes of North [...]Supreme Court of North Carolina Withdraws Order Implementing Universal Citation System
In an order issued by the Supreme Court of North Carolina, the Court announced that it is withdrawing its previous order implementing the universal citation system for judicial opinions and publications. Although the Court initially believed that the inclusion of paragraph numbers in court opinions—a key feature of universal citations—largely could be automated, that has not been the case in [...]Mentorship Opportunities
Are you a new attorney, seeking some help figuring things out in your new career? Or are you an experienced attorney who is willing to give advice to someone starting out? The Buncombe County Bar is seeking to pair mentors with attorneys wanting the help of a mentor. Click here to learn more about our [...]
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Chris Campbell Selected to 2023 NC Super Lawyers
Campbell Shatley, PLLC is pleased to announce the selection of Christopher Z. Campbell to the 2023 North Carolina Super Lawyers in the area of “Schools & Education.” We congratulate Chris on his continued recognition! Campbell Shatley, PLLC is a 7 member firm focusing on governmental, K-12 and higher education law. The firm represents over 50 public entities [...]Upcoming CLE/CME: Mediation Skills: Deep Dive
Join the Mediation Center on Friday, February 24th from 12:30pm-5pm for Mediation Skills: Deep Dive. A team of experienced mediators, including Fred Barbour, Sharon Tracey Barrett, Sarah Corley, and Adrienne Roberson, will facilitate this live, interactive webinar. The seminar will include a brief review of rules and strategies followed by opportunities for real-time practice, discussion, [...]Mock Trial Volunteers Needed
The regional high school mock trial competition is in desperate need for volunteers. Here is the online sign-up form – https://www.cognitoforms.com/NorthCarolinaMockTrialProgram/JudgeJurorNCMockTrialVolunteerFormRegionalCompetitionFeb42023 We have openings for morning, afternoon, evening, presiding judges (rule on objections), scoring jurors (sit and listen), whatever you want to do for however long you want to do it. PLEASE consider giving some [...]Ferikes Bleynat & Cannon included in the 2023 Edition of North Carolina Super Lawyers
The newly formed firm of Ferikes Bleynat & Cannon is pleased to share that Edward Bleynat and William Cannon, Jr. have been included in the 2023 edition of North Carolina Super Lawyers as Top Rated Attorneys in multiple litigation arenas. Ed is a Harry C. Martin Chapter of the American Inns of Court Master of [...]North Carolina Super Lawyers Includes David Gantt in 2023
The David Gantt Law Office is pleased to share with you that David Gantt has again been included in North Carolina Super Lawyers 2023 in the areas of Social Security Disability, Plaintiff’s Personal Injury, and Workers’ Compensation. This is David’s ninth appearance on the Super Lawyers list, which recognizes only 5% of lawyers in each [...]
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