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Mike Tadych’s NASCAR Walter Mitty Moment

“I’m having a Walter Mitty moment,” laughed Raleigh First Amendment and media attorney and novice NASCAR fan Mike Tadych. We are sitting in the well-appointed owner’s box at Rockingham Speedway and Entertainment Complex.

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The Editorial

‘Of Counsel’ Relationships Properly Understood

The “of counsel” relationship can offer many benefits to a lawyer, like: Flexibility in practice. Expertise sharing and mentorship. Enhanced reputation and networking. Financial benefits.

Out on the Town

2025 NCBA Confab in Asheville

The North Carolina Bar Association held its 2025 Annual Meeting in Asheville in June. Rob Harrington was sworn in as the president  […]

NCAJ Goes NASCAR at 2025 Convention

An evening at Charlotte’s NASCAR Hall of Fame was the highlight of the NCAJ’s 2025 Annual Meeting in June.  […]

DCBA Annual Meeting

The DCBA held its annual meeting on June 11 where anniversaries and other honors were celebrated. […]

Former Federal Judge Barbara Lynn Joins Dallas Litigation Firm

September 2, 2025

Michelle Devitt Named President of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Labor and Employment Relations Association

August 25, 2025

Rothkoff Law Group to Host 8th Annual Elder Care Symposium

August 25, 2025

Anne Pollack Named Co-chair of the Insurance and Surety Committee of The Florida Bar’s Real Property Probate and Trust Law Section

August 25, 2025

Which Supreme Court case first recognized a state sovereign immunity limitation on Congress’s enforcement powers under Section 5 of the 14th Amendment?

WRONG! Chisholm v. Georgia (1793) actually led to the 11th Amendment, which explicitly granted state sovereign immunity from suits by citizens of another state—but didn’t involve Section 5 powers or modern federalism limits.

CORRECT! In Seminole Tribe v. Florida (1996), the Court held that Congress cannot use its Article I powers to subject non-consenting states to lawsuits in federal court. Though based on Article I, the case paved the way for limiting Congress’s enforcement power under Section 5 of the 14th Amendment in later cases like Boerne v. Flores. It signaled the Court’s revival of state sovereign immunity doctrine.

WRONG! Alden v. Maine (1999) extended sovereign immunity to state courts, not federal, and followed Seminole Tribe rather than being the first to set this limit.

WRONG! Garcia v. San Antonio MTA (1985) was about federalism and the Fair Labor Standards Act, but it upheld federal authority and did not involve sovereign immunity or Section 5 limits.

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Resource Library

4 Top-Rated AI Legal Case Management Software

A complimentary guide to four AI-enabled tools that help avoid drowning in legal paperwork or missing court hearings. These tools manage the case lifecycle, from generating legal documents (contracts or NGAs) and identifying related laws to predicting case outcomes or highlighting potential risks. […]

The Solo Lawyer Handbook

From juggling client work and business operations to staying on top of your firm’s growth, your success relies on smart prioritization and effective resource management. This handbook is designed to help you navigate these challenges and take your solo practice to the next level. […]
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Staying Competitive in 2025: The Latest in SEO for Lawyers

With EEAT, AI overviews and a new approach to visibility, the new year brings new changes to Google’s search landscape. If your firm is looking to rank higher and stand out in crowded search results, don’t miss this exclusive webinar led by Omnizant’s Director of SEO, Emily Brady. […]