The North Carolina Supreme Court has approved an emergency rule amendment allowing out-of-state lawyers to provide pro bono legal services to those affected by Hurricane Helene. This amendment permits lawyers licensed in other states to register with the North Carolina State Bar and start offering their services immediately, sidestepping the usual requirement for State Bar Council approval.
The hurricane has had devastating effects, causing severe wind damage and flooding across the state, and leading to the deaths of at least 160 people. The swift action by the court aims to address the immediate and critical need for legal services among indigent victims. More details about the amendment can be found in the official order.
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