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A happy and prosperous new year to our friends, associates and your families!

¡Feliz año nuevo a todos nustros socios, amistades y sus familias!

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Judicial Process of North Carolina Judicial Process is experienced in the service of legal documents, both foreign and domestic.

Happy Hanukkah to all, . . . Chag urim sameach!

בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְיָ אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, אֲשֶ ר קִדְּשָ נוּ בְּמִצְוֹתָיו וְצִוָּנוּ לְהַדְלִיק נֵר שֶ ל חֲנֻכָּה

Really informative segment delivered by both a career prosecutor and defense attorney. Recommend!

Another superlative CLEU from the NCBA for surety professionals and attorneys specializing in contract surety law. Recommend!

Artificial intelligence is likely the most "impactful thing" affecting our law practices in our lifetimes. AI will displace attorneys that do not ADD it to their practices.

https://www.americanbar.org/news/abanews/publications/youraba/2017/september-2017/7-ways-artificial-intelligence-can-benefit-your-law-firm/

7 Ways artificial intelligence can benefit your law firm Have you heard the buzz? Artificial intelligence is taking the legal world by storm—and lawyers are embracing the change, despite their traditional resistance to technology.

Food for thought!

https://legal.thomsonreuters.com/blog/what-does-pro-bono-work-mean-to-attorneys/

What does pro bono work mean to attorneys? | Legal Blog Pro bono means doing work for the public good. While not all attorneys or law firms do pro bono, there are more positive reasons to do it than to not.

Good short read! Top challenges for attorneys and law firm administrators.

https://www.wolterskluwer.com/en/expert-insights/top-5-legal-trends-2022

Legal trends report – the top 5 trends expected to impact most legal organizations Challenges include complexity of compliance requirements, higher performance expectations, growing talent tensions and the escalated demand of emerging areas such as Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG).

If you are advising a charitable org. on formation, governance and compliance, this is a GREAT short-course on non-profit representation. Recommend!

Hiring! New bar member or ready to leave the fight for the same clients? Give us a ring!

News from a sister company.

Surety One, Inc. and CEO Support Hardest Hit Florida Hospitals /PRNewswire/ -- NBC News, echoing similar reports by independent media reported that the COVID-19 pandemic has overwhelmed regional hospitals particularly in...

Happy new year, . . . próspero año para todo amigo, familia, asociado, colega y demás. :-)

Cualquier necesidad de asesoramiento legal, . . . cuente con nosotros!

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California Injunction Bond A California injunction bond is generally required to secure an order of injunctive relief in the civil courts of the State.

Interesting surety bond case on claim venue.

Appellate Court Narrowly Interprets Subcontract’s Venue Selection Provision in Payment Bond Lawsuit Against Surety | JD Supra Analysis of Southeastern Concrete Constructors, LLC v. W. Sur. Co., No. 2D20-2475, 2021 WL 2557297, (Fla. 2d DCA June 23, 2021) - One...

Recreational cannabis is legal in Virginia but that doesn't mean that you can cross in to North Carolina with personal stash.

Cannabis in Virginia | Cannabis.Virginia.gov here

Forming a business entity is easy, but getting the bylaws correct rmatters. Consult with an attorney on this one!

Choose a business structure The business structure you choose influences everything from day-to-day operations, to taxes, to how much of your personal assets are at risk. You should choose a business structure that gives you the right balance of legal protections and benefits.

All judicial offices closed Monday. Track the holiday schedules on the NC Judicial Branch site for more.

News | North Carolina Judicial Branch By North Carolina Judicial Branch News Stay up to date with the latest information, press releases, speeches, and more on the court system around the state. May 20, 2021 , Press Release A Celebration of Mecklenburg Declaration Day on the Latest Episode of All Things Judicial All Things Judicial tak...

George Washington ordered the vaccination of the entire Continental Army. Be a patriot, and do your part!

Vaccines: A shot in the arm as an act of patriotism Vials of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine are seen ready to be used as health care workers receive the first doses …

Contract surety bond specialists Surety One are aware of these issues. Attorneys involved in construction law should be too.

Construction law: Covid-19 forces contractors to examine AIA agreements  By Taylor Stemler Editor’s note: This essay was the first-place winner in the MSBA Construction Law Section’s 2020 writing competition. Implied in contract law is the assumption that the world will remain the way the contracting parties imagined at the time of formation. This principle origin...

Surety law is interesting stuff for civil practices, especially if you have in-house experts Surety One

Navigating Surety Performance and Payment Bonds: What To Know | New York Law Journal There are many misconceptions about what these obligations are.

This is a legitimate threat to lawers, especially criminal defense practice. Pay attention to microagrressions and other signals!

Fired Home Depot worker accused of threatening to shoot up Miami law firm Charles T. Johnson had worked for 16 years as a salesman at a Home Depot store in the Fort Lauderdale area, until he was fired in 2004 for failing to show up on the job.

The problem isn't that we're "trimming". It's lawyer and attorney associate burnout. Check yourself!

Law Firms Likely to Continue Quietly Trimming Employee Rosters | The American Lawyer Staff roles, and perhaps some underproductive partners, will be scrutinized as firms consider their new normal.

Stay pending appeal can be obtained with a supersedeas bond. Read more on our resident surety bond expert's site!

North Carolina Supersedeas Bond (Appeal Bond ~ North Carolina) A North Carolina supersedeas bond (also referred to as an appeal bond or undertaking) is contemplated under several sections of the North Carolina General Statutes (NCGS), code of civil and appellate procedure. Right to an appeal is generally universal however a stay of ex*****on may NOT be. Rule 62...

The Pandemic has changed all of our lives, forcing us to look at new work models. Check out some lawyerly tips!

6 Tips for the Lawyer Working from Home If you struggled with work-life balance before working at home, it can be easy to fall into unhealthy patterns that will burn you out and ultimately sacrifice your quality of work. These six tips for

Navigating the guardianship process is not easy. Our principal is a member of this awesome group of people. We recommend!



National Guardianship Association

National Guardianship Association NGA represents more than 1000 guardians, conservators, and fiduciaries from across the United States who share our vision. They are professionals, volunteers and family guardians.

Now, something a little bit different.

Italian lawyers seek justice for Dante – 700 years after his death Dante's Divine Comedy, considered one of the world's greatest literary works, came to light after a miscarriage of justice which Italian legal experts now want to correct - some seven centuries on.