On May 11, 2016, President Obama signed into law the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (DTSA), which received extensive bipartisan support in Congress. The DTSA gives trade secret owners a new tool against the misappropriation of their trade secrets. It is the first federal …
Myths of Mediation – Three Dangerous Myths About NC Superior Court mediations
Originally published by North Carolina Lawyer’s Weekly on May 24, 2016. By Jonathan E. Buchan A myth, according to my well-worn companion Webster’s Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary, is “an unfounded and false notion.” The thicket of rules and statutory provisions governing mediated settlement conferences in North …
Partner Heather Culp Chosen President-Elect of Mecklenburg County Bar
On Thursday, May 19, Essex Richards Partner Heather Culp was elected as President-Elect of the Mecklenburg County Bar, serving as President-Elect from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Heather will succeed MCB President Lane Williamson of Tin Fulton Walker & Owen. Heather will serve …
Essex Richards Attorney Norris Adams Named General Counsel to the North Carolina Fraternal Order of Police
On Saturday, April 9, 2016, Essex Richards Attorney Norris Adams was sworn in as General Counsel to the North Carolina Fraternal Order of Police (NCFOP). Adams’ role will be to serve as legal counsel to the organization on a statewide level, while continuing his law …
Thinking of Divorcing? Read This First
You’re angry as hell at the spouse you thought you knew. You want to hire the meanest, toughest SOB divorce lawyer you can find and exact the retribution you deserve by going to court. How could a judge not agree that your spouse is a …
Essex Richards’ ERISA Attorneys Submit Comments to U.S. Department of Labor
Essex Richards attorneys Edward (“Woody”) Connette, Norris Adams, and Caitlin Walton submitted comments to the United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) last month. Their comments were submitted in response to the DOL’s request for comments regarding proposed changes to current regulations governing disability benefit claims. According to …
Norris Adams to Speak at Upcoming CLE
Essex Richards Partner Norris Adams will speak at Mecklenburg County Bar Association’s upcoming continuing legal education seminar entitled, Appellate Advocacy: Winning Your Case through Persuasive Writing. The seminar will focus on presenting your case in a persuasive manner through effective brief-writing. Norris, along with speakers …
Essex Richards Attorneys Named “Super Lawyers” in North Carolina
Seven Essex Richards attorneys have been named North Carolina “Super Lawyers” for 2016, and one has been named to the list of “Rising Stars.” Additionally, three Essex Richards attorneys – Edward G. “Woody” Connette, Heather W. Culp, and N. Renee Hughes were named to the list of …
Norris Adams to Speak at Insurance Claims Conference
Essex Richards Partner Norris Adams will speak at The American Conference Institute’s 18th National Forum on Litigating Disability Insurance Claims, January 21-22 in Philadelphia. The conference features in-house counsel, plaintiff and defense lawyers, as well as medical professionals, and provides an opportunity to discuss practical …
Business North Carolina Names 7 Essex Richards Attorneys to 2016 Legal Elite
Essex Richards, P.A. is pleased to announced that Business North Carolina magazine has named 7 firm attorneys to its 2016 list of “Legal Elite.” In addition to these lawyers being honored, Partner Rob Blair was named to the Legal Elite Hall of Fame, where he joins Essex Richards lawyers …
Business North Carolina Names Essex Richards Partner Rob Blair Top Family Lawyer
Essex Richards is pleased to announce that Business North Carolina magazine has named Partner Rob Blair as the top family law attorney in North Carolina on its 2016 list of “Legal Elite.” Rob received this award by gaining the highest number of votes by his …
Essex Richards, P.A. Welcomes Jonathan E. Buchan
Essex Richards is pleased to announce that longtime media lawyer and business litigator Jon Buchan has joined our firm. For more than three decades, Buchan has specialized in business litigation with an emphasis on media and intellectual property law. Buchan began practicing law in Charlotte …