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Office of the Juvenile Defender

26-Jun-17
In re T.K. Show Court’s Indecision on Importance of Statutory Requirements by Jonathon Woodruff

In re T.K. Show Court’s Indecision on Importance of Statutory Requirements by Jonathon Woodruff

Last month, the NC Court of Appeals in In the Matter of T.K. declined to extend the holding from In re D.S., 364 N.C. 184 (2010), in favor of a new holding placing some jurisdictional responsibility on Juvenile Court Counselors. The principal issue in In re D.S. was the timing with which a delinquency petition … Continue reading In re T.K. Show Court’s Indecision on Importance of Statu
23-Jun-17
Time to Apply for the Juvenile Delinquency Specialization Exams

Time to Apply for the Juvenile Delinquency Specialization Exams

Legal Specialization ? Apply now through June 30th for board certification in juvenile delinquency law. The 2017 exam is scheduled in both Charlotte and Raleigh If you are a prosecutor, public defender or public service lawyer, you may qualify for an NC LEAF scholarship to cover the specialization application fee. Contact Denise Mullen at 919-719-9255 … Continue reading Time to Apply for th
21-Jun-17
Registration is Now Open for the 2017 Parent Attorney and Juvenile Defender Conferences

Registration is Now Open for the 2017 Parent Attorney and Juvenile Defender Conferences

We are excited to announce that registration for the 2017 Parent Attorney and Juvenile Defender Conferences is now open and available at https://www.sog.unc.edu/courses/parent-attorney-conference (Parent Attorney Conference) and https://www.sog.unc.edu/courses/juvenile-defender-conference (Juvenile Defender Conference). Both conferences, cosponsored by the School of Government and the Office of In

Asbestos HUB

26-Jun-17
New Asbestos Court Rules May Draw Challenges From Defense, Plaintiff Bars

New Asbestos Court Rules May Draw Challenges From Defense, Plaintiff Bars

The new case management order for New York City’s asbestos courts, released Tuesday and set to take effect on July 20, contains provisions that both defense and plaintiffs’ attorneys can either support or loathe. Against vehement objections from the defense bar, Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Peter Moulton’s order affirms the right of plaintiffs to seek […] The post New As
21-Jun-17
Employee’s Wife May Sue for Her Own Exposure to Asbestos

Employee’s Wife May Sue for Her Own Exposure to Asbestos

The widow of an oil company employee who claimed she developed mesothelioma—a type of cancer—after being exposed to asbestos fibers that her husband carried home on his work clothing can sue the company, the California Court of Appeal ruled. The duty of employers to exercise ordinary care in their use of asbestos includes preventing exposure […] The post Employee’s Wife May Sue for Her Own E
16-Jun-17
Trial tests nivolumab to combat mesothelioma

Trial tests nivolumab to combat mesothelioma

A pair of research teams are testing nivolumab to determine if the drug can be used to target mesothelioma. Scientists at the University of Southampton and the University of Leicester are conducting trials at the University of Southampton’s Centre for Cancer Immunology, which will be the UK’s first and only facility dedicated to cancer immunology […] The post Trial tests nivolumab to combat

Law Office of Wallace & Graham

21-Jun-17
Time between mesothelioma surgeries indicative of longer survival

Time between mesothelioma surgeries indicative of longer survival

North Carolina residents may be interested to hear that recently, cancer researchers analyzed patients with peritoneal surface cancers to determine if the interval between cytoreductive surgeries with heated hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy is a marker for survival. Fourteen percent of...
15-Jun-17
Wrongful death suits for survivors of asbestos victims

Wrongful death suits for survivors of asbestos victims

Exposure to asbestos-containing products may have devastating consequences. If exposed for long periods of time, asbestos-related diseases such as mesothelioma can develop. With no known cure and a lengthy latency period, mesothelioma may claim the lives of those in...
08-Jun-17
How should house flippers and remodelers handle asbestos?

How should house flippers and remodelers handle asbestos?

Many people in North Carolina own older homes and decide that the time has come to remodel. Others flip houses, a usually profitable endeavor that involves purchasing a house, remodeling it and putting it back on the market within...

Law and Life Blog

26-Apr-17
The People Are Speaking: Reform Payday Lending!

The People Are Speaking: Reform Payday Lending!

A recent set of reports from the well-known Pew Charitable Trusts indicates Americans have growing concerns about the payday lending industry and its uprightness (if that is even a word). In essence, there is a desire for reform and further regulation of payday lending. Nobody can really deny that payday lending fulfills a void in …
24-Apr-17
OMG! IHG Privacy Breach..Does it Affect You?

OMG! IHG Privacy Breach..Does it Affect You?

Good day after a bit of a hiatus. In the ongoing effort to protect consumers I share the following recent news regarding a data breach involving InterContinental Hotels Group or IHG. IHG operates 12 hotel brands across the globe including Candlewood Suites, Crowne Plaza, Even, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Hotel Indigo, Hualuxe, InterContinental, Kimpton Hotels …
06-Apr-17
Protect Yourself with Free Document Shredding

Protect Yourself with Free Document Shredding

Identity theft and associated fraud is on the rise. Many people monitor their credit reports and bank accounts frequently and even subscribe to services to do this for them. Other people vow not to perform financial transactions online and try to avoid providing financial information over the telephone. All of these protective and preventive measures …

Roberts Law Group

23-Jun-17
When a drug-related search and seizure is unlawful

When a drug-related search and seizure is unlawful

Getting charged with drug possession can happen following a routine traffic stop. This is actually one of the most common ways that North Carolina residents get accused of drug possession. A patrol officer might pull you over for a...
16-Jun-17
23-year-old woman charged with manslaughter after fatal crash

23-year-old woman charged with manslaughter after fatal crash

A motorist was involved in a serious collision that left a bicyclist catastrophically injured last Friday. According to authorities, the 23-year-old female driver who hit the bicyclist was intoxicated at the time of the crash. Police also say that...
09-Jun-17
25-year-old man wanted in North Carolina caught in Florida

25-year-old man wanted in North Carolina caught in Florida

A 25-year-old man was apprehended by Florida authorities earlier this week. Allegedly, when police arrested him, the man was sitting inside a stolen car at a St. Augustine Beach. Allegedly, someone had given him the car in exchange for...

NC Criminal Law -SOG Blog

16-Jun-17
News Roundup

News Roundup

On Wednesday, a man with a rifle ambushed Republican members of Congress at a park in Virginia as the lawmakers held a morning baseball practice in preparation for the annual Congressional Baseball Game, which was held yesterday. Five people were wounded, including House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana, who was in critical condition at […] The post News Roundup appeared first on No
16-Jun-17
SORNA Tier Chart

SORNA Tier Chart

Over two years ago I said I would someday try to sort North Carolina’s reportable sex crimes into the tiers set out in the federal Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA). Today’s the day. The chart is available here. I’ve written about why SORNA offense tiering matters in many previous posts. Here is the […] The post SORNA Tier Chart appeared first on North Carolina Criminal
14-Jun-17
State Supreme Court Issues Significant Rulings on HGN Evidence and Blood Draws in DWI Cases

State Supreme Court Issues Significant Rulings on HGN Evidence and Blood Draws in DWI Cases

Two of last week’s opinions from the North Carolina Supreme Court address significant legal issues arising in impaired driving cases. In State v. Godwin, the supreme court reversed the court of appeals, holding that the trial court was not required to explicitly recognize a law enforcement officer as an expert witness before the officer could […] The post State Supreme Court Issues Significa

Arnold & Smith PLLC

14-Jun-17
What is obstruction of justice?

What is obstruction of justice?

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “What is the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony?” After former FBI director James Comey’s recent testimony before Congress, the media has been awash in conversation about obstruction of justice. The question on many minds is whether Comey’s testimony made a sufficiently compelling case for obstruction [&#
07-Jun-17
Supreme Court Agrees To Decide Case Concerning Cellphone Privacy

Supreme Court Agrees To Decide Case Concerning Cellphone Privacy

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Should I talk to the police?” As technology improves, it’s all but guaranteed that some enterprising criminal will find new ways to perpetrate crimes. After all, where there’s a will, it won’t be long until there’s a way. Though technological advancement has proven useful for those perpetrating […
31-May-17
New Iowa Forfeiture Law Doesn’t Go Far Enough

New Iowa Forfeiture Law Doesn’t Go Far Enough

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “If I am charged by campus police could I still face jail time or probation?” It’s something relatively few people have experienced (thankfully), but if and when you do, the practice likely comes as a terrible surprise. Police, unbeknownst to many, have the right in many states […]

Chetson Law - Raleigh

30-May-17
Jeff Sessions: A Sad Example of Public Integrity

Jeff Sessions: A Sad Example of Public Integrity

No Attorney General is perfect. Conservatives pointed out that Eric Holder, President Obama’s attorney general, failed to comply with court orders requiring him to release information about the ATF’s “Fast and Furious” Operation. Democrats complained that that President George W. Bush’s attorney general, Alberto Gonzales, improperly ousted a number of United States At
29-May-17
Tiger Woods arrested for DWI

Tiger Woods arrested for DWI

News reports out of Jupiter, Florida claim Tiger Woods, the golf pro, was arrested for Driving While Impaired following a traffic stop. Woods was taken into custody just after 3:00 am this morning and released about seven hours later after being charged and processed. Woods’ arrest is the second time he has been suspected of driving under [...]
26-May-17
Trump is a Menace, Praises Duterte for Drug War

Trump is a Menace, Praises Duterte for Drug War

Regardless of one’s politics, it is incontrovertible that Donald Trump is a menace, a seven-year-old with a gnat’s attention span dressed up as the President of the United States. He is singularly unfit to be president. A clown of epic proportions, he is a clear and present danger to our constitutional system. (I’ll note that [...]

Cheshire Parker Schneider & Bryan

26-May-17
Defending Against Allegations of Unlawful Physician “Self-Referrals?? and Anti-Kickback Violations

Defending Against Allegations of Unlawful Physician “Self-Referrals?? and Anti-Kickback Violations

The Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute are federal laws that impose civil and criminal penalties for a wide range of practices in the context of providing Medicare and Medicaid-reimbursed health care services. While these statutes are extraordinarily complex, much of their focus is on prohibiting transactions that result in referral fees and other forms of […] The post Defending Against All
28-Apr-17
Understanding the Legal Terminology in Your North Carolina DWI Case

Understanding the Legal Terminology in Your North Carolina DWI Case

If you have been arrested for driving while impaired (DWI), understanding your situation is important, and it can also be extremely complicated. In North Carolina, DWI cases are far more complex than most people realize, and both state law and the U.S. Constitution will play critical roles in establishing your defense. To understand your rights, […] The post Understanding the Legal Terminolo
31-Mar-17
Ethical Considerations for Virtual Law Offices (VLOs) in North Carolina

Ethical Considerations for Virtual Law Offices (VLOs) in North Carolina

Whether your goal is to save on expenses or maintain as much personal freedom as possible (or, as is perhaps most common, a combination of both), operating a virtual law office (VLO) has grown into a viable option within the legal profession. These days, more lawyers are spending the majority of their time working from […] The post Ethical Considerations for Virtual Law Offices (VLOs) in Nor

Clifford Clendenin & O'Hale, LLP

DWI Convictions No Longer Eligible for Expunction Effective December 1, 2015

DWI Convictions No Longer Eligible for Expunction Effective December 1, 2015

Effective December 1, 2015, DWI convictions will no longer be eligible for expunction in North Carolina. This applies to any new petitions as well as those petitions which are still pending as of December 1. Dismissed or not guilty DWI charges will still be eligible for expunction pursuant to 15A-146. This is the result of... Read More »
Supreme Court Places Limits on Use of Dogs at Traffic Stops

Supreme Court Places Limits on Use of Dogs at Traffic Stops

In a 6-3 decision written by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the United States Supreme Court placed new limits on dog sniffs as a part of routine traffic stops in the case of Rodriguez v. United States. In summary, the Court held that once a traffic stop has been completed, law enforcement may not extend a... Read More »
North Carolina Firearms and Self-Defense Laws

North Carolina Firearms and Self-Defense Laws

Interested in firearms and what the current state of the law is regarding firearm possession and use? You should should check out Jon Gutmacher's highly acclaimed book "Florida Firearms - Law, Use & Ownership: Eight Edition" which explains Florida & Federal laws on firearms, weapons & self-defense with new sections on firearms laws in Alabama,... Read More »

Taking Land Blog

23-May-17
540 Southern Loop Raleigh

540 Southern Loop Raleigh

Since 1997 the NCDOT filed a protected corridor on property owners in Wake County for the future connection of the 540 Southern Loop in Raleigh. These property owners have been left in limbo for TWO DECADES. For an article in the News & Observer, click here: http://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/op-ed/article53781615.html These property owners in Wake County should receive the […] The post
02-May-17
Northern Beltway Construction Update

Northern Beltway Construction Update

The eastern side of the Northern Beltway around Forsyth County has continued to have its timetable moved up for construction. Here’s a recent article in the Winston-Salem Journal: http://www.journalnow.com/news/local/western-beltway-leaps-up-on-road-list/article_473fa5d5-2939-59b0-961c-882f7f406fd2.html Hendrick Bryant attorneys are North Carolina Eminent Domain Attorneys. contact them at
02-May-17
Beach Town & Developer Reach Solution

Beach Town & Developer Reach Solution

The town of Ocean Isle Beach condemned a beach developers property. The developer claimed it would lose valuable beach front tract that was planned as a private beach club for its residents. The Developer had a 1000 acre development. The condemned piece of property was 1 acre, but it was the only vacant commercial tract […] The post Beach Town & Developer Reach Solution appeared first o

Edelstein & Payne

07-Jun-17
NC Court of Appeals Confirms No Duty to Retreat Prior to Self-Defense

NC Court of Appeals Confirms No Duty to Retreat Prior to Self-Defense

North Carolina law does not require retreat before use of self-defense. "Perfect" self-defense is a defense against criminal charges; "imperfect" may be used as a mitigating factor in sentencing. Perfect self-defense requires all four of the following elements: (1) It appeared to defendant and he believed it to be necessary to use force to save himself from harm; (2) Defendant's belief was reason
09-May-17
Obtaining Property by False Pretenses

Obtaining Property by False Pretenses

IN North Carolina, Obtaining Property by False Pretenses is a felony. If the property obtained has a dollar value of less than $100,000.00, the crime is a relatively low Class 'H' felony. To obtain a conviction for "OPFP" the government must prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, that a defendant is guilty of all the following elements: 1. made a representation about a past or existing fact or a future
19-Apr-17
NC Court of Appeals re-affirms Protection of Privacy in a Home's "Curtilage" and Suppresses Marijuana

NC Court of Appeals re-affirms Protection of Privacy in a Home's "Curtilage" and Suppresses Marijuana

The Constitution had a pretty good day at the North Carolina Court of Appeals yesterday. Out of ten criminal decisions issued, four convictions were reversed; two for insufficient evidence, one for a jury instruction that was not supported by evidence during the trial, and one for an unlawful search. Notably, two of the cases involved the issue of "constructive possession", commonly used by the go

Higgins Benjamin

30-May-17
Fred Berry Joins The Firm

Fred Berry Joins The Firm

Fred Berry joins Higgins Benjamin PLLC
02-Feb-17
Four Higgins Benjamin Attorneys Named to 2017 North Carolina Super Lawyer List

Four Higgins Benjamin Attorneys Named to 2017 North Carolina Super Lawyer List

Higgins Benjamin is pleased to announce that four (4) of its attorneys have been selected to the 2017 North Carolina Super Lawyers® List. Every year, Super Lawyers® recognizes attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their legal practice areas. Only five percent of all attorneys in a state are recognized as Super Lawyers®. The four selected to […]
11-Oct-16
Fourth Circuit’s RLM Communications, LLC v. Tuschen Tackles Noncompetition and Trade Secret Misappropriation Issues.

Fourth Circuit’s RLM Communications, LLC v. Tuschen Tackles Noncompetition and Trade Secret Misappropriation Issues.

Noncompetition agreements (“non-competes??) present thorny issues. In most cases, you have a former employee who has signed a black-and-white contract prohibiting him or her from engaging in certain employment, and the employee goes and does the one thing that the contract specifically prohibits. Not that long ago, most judges would view the matter purely as […]

Graham Nuckolls Conner Law Firm, PLLC

20-Jun-17
Gray divorce between same-sex couples draw unique concerns

Gray divorce between same-sex couples draw unique concerns

Getting a gray divorce as a gay couple is something that is relatively new. Since same-sex marriages have only been legal for around two years, traversing a divorce as an older same-sex couple may be new territory for many....
16-Jun-17
Why would you want a legal separation?

Why would you want a legal separation?

Legal separations and divorces are not the same. While it's often you hear about people ending their marriages through a divorce, a legal separation can be a better option depending on the circumstances. For example, if getting a divorce...
06-Jun-17
How can you get child support from a nonpaying parent?

How can you get child support from a nonpaying parent?

There is never a guarantee that a person ordered to pay child support will do so. Even with a court order, some people do not follow through on their responsibilities. If you find yourself in a position where you...

Charlotte Divorce Law

14-Jun-17
How to secure your digital privacy during a divorce

How to secure your digital privacy during a divorce

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold being interviewed on the Legal Forum. This was recorded in Charlotte, North Carolina. It’s a question that few people think about until it’s too late: what happens if your electronic privacy is compromised? There are a lot of reasons for this. Some people think they just aren’t interesting […]
07-Jun-17
Supreme Court Sides With Veteran In Spousal Support Case

Supreme Court Sides With Veteran In Spousal Support Case

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How are military divorces different from a regular divorce?” It’s rare that spousal support cases make their way to the U.S. Supreme Court. The justices are usually grappling with weighty issues involving constitutional rights, but occasionally make time for less headline-grabbing matters. Recently, thatR
31-May-17
Change to Illinois Family Law Causes Concern

Change to Illinois Family Law Causes Concern

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “How is the amount of child support decided in North Carolina?” Family law is an aspect of our legal system that can sometimes seem immune to change. It can take years for the family law world to react to changes in society, and even longer […]

Daggett Shuler

21-Jun-17
Don’t Forget to Vote For Daggett Shuler “Best Law Firm in Winston Salem?? Before This Sunday!

Don’t Forget to Vote For Daggett Shuler “Best Law Firm in Winston Salem?? Before This Sunday!

Time is running out! Don’t forget to cast your vote for Daggett Shuler “Best Law Firm in Winston Salem?? in the Winston-Salem Journal 2017 Readers Choice Awards. The deadline is this Sunday! We are ecstatic and humbled to be nominated by...
14-Jun-17
Please Vote For Daggett Shuler Today!

Please Vote For Daggett Shuler Today!

Daggett Shuler is a named as a top finalist for “Best Law Firm in Winston-Salem NC?? by the Winston-Salem Journal 2017 Readers Choice Awards. We are thrilled and humbled to be nominated by our community for “Best Law Firm??. To...
09-Jun-17
David Daggett Was Honorary Keynote Speaker at Reagan High School Baccalaureate Service

David Daggett Was Honorary Keynote Speaker at Reagan High School Baccalaureate Service

Each year Reagan High School organizes a Baccalaureate service in celebration of the graduating senior class. This year David Daggett from Daggett Shuler Law, was the honorary keynote speaker at the Reagan High School Baccalaureate service. The service was held...

UNC Center for Civil Rights

08-Jun-17
NC Court of Appeals Rules Against Eugenics Claimants' Constitutional Claims

NC Court of Appeals Rules Against Eugenics Claimants' Constitutional Claims

N.C.G.S. § 143B-426.52 In a disappointing decision on June 6, the North Carolina Court of Appeals rejected the constitutional challenge brought by the heirs of three victims of the state’s eugenics program. In 2015, the Industrial Commission had denied their claims under the Eugenics Compensation Act because the victims had died before June 30, 2013. North
24-May-17
New Op-ed: "Cary Town Council Should Back Habitat Housing"

New Op-ed: "Cary Town Council Should Back Habitat Housing"

This op-ed by CCR Managing Attorney Mark Dorosin and Senior Staff Attorney Elizabeth Haddix appeared in the News & Observer on May 19. The commentary describes the impacts of residential segregation and the goals of the Fair Housing Act, and follows a May 9 story about the Town of Cary Planning Board's rejection of a rezoning request by Habitat for Humanity that would have allowed the nonprof
01-May-17
Center receives Stella J. Adams Fair Housing Advocate Award

Center receives Stella J. Adams Fair Housing Advocate Award

Lewis Dozier, the president of the Royal Oaks Concerned Citizens Association and the Center for Civil Rights, each awarded the Stella J. Adams Award. On April 28th, the Center’s staff attended the 14th annual Fair Housing Conference organized by the City of Raleigh, the Raleigh Fair Housing Hearing Board, and the Fair Housing Project of Le

Hopler Wilims & Hanna PLLC

22-May-17
Chris Wilms Talks About Storing Important Estate Documents

Chris Wilms Talks About Storing Important Estate Documents

The post Chris Wilms Talks About Storing Important Estate Documents appeared first on Hopler, Wilms, & Hanna.
18-May-17
When Is Elder Guardianship Necessary?

When Is Elder Guardianship Necessary?

Most people dealing with loved ones suffering from dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease, will reach a point when they know their loved one is no longer able to make safe decisions for themselves. This is the point when appointing a guardian becomes imperative for the family. When someone has legal guardianship, they can make decisions […] The post When Is Elder Guardianship Necessary? appea
19-Apr-17
How to Obtain Guardianship of a Parent in North Carolina

How to Obtain Guardianship of a Parent in North Carolina

Parental guardianship is a legal process where the court determines an individual is not capable of making decisions and needs protection. The elderly parent may have issues deciding on appropriate food and shelter, making decisions about medical treatments, or has a cognitive deficit leading to forgetfulness and making unsafe decisions. If the NC court decides […] The post How to Obtain Gu

Kirk Sanders Law

08-May-17
Compelling Production of a Will

Compelling Production of a Will

Tags: North Carolina Estate Litigation AttorneysCompel Production of a WillWhat happens if one of your loved ones has died and left you property, but a good-for-nothing family member refuses to turn over the will? How do you force that person to turn over the will? North Carolina gives the clerk of court the power to compel that person to turn over the will by threat of jail time. North Caro
24-Apr-17
Probate Lost Will North Carolina

Probate Lost Will North Carolina

Tags: probate lost will north carolinaWhen a will is missing or lost after someone dies, what should you do? Many times this occurs because the Last Will & Testament became lost in a tsunami of papers. Sometimes it gets accidently trashed when a person downsizes to a retirment home. Other times it goes "missing" when a survivor doesn't like what the will gave them or didn't give them. Fo
23-Jan-17
Map Act Inverse Condemnation Cases Status

Map Act Inverse Condemnation Cases Status

Tags: kirby v north carolina department of transportationwinston-salem eminent domain attorneysThe link below discusses the status of the Map Act cases in North Carolina as of January 20, 2017. The Map Act and its cases, namely Kirby v North Carolina Department of Transporation, ruled that the NCDOT took property owners' fundamental property rights when the NCDOT filed the Map Act Corridors o

Life and Law Blog

26-Apr-17
The People Are Speaking: Reform Payday Lending!

The People Are Speaking: Reform Payday Lending!

A recent set of reports from the well-known Pew Charitable Trusts indicates Americans have growing concerns about the payday lending industry and its uprightness (if that is even a word). In essence, there is a desire for reform and further regulation of payday lending. Nobody can really deny that payday lending fulfills a void in …
24-Apr-17
OMG! IHG Privacy Breach..Does it Affect You?

OMG! IHG Privacy Breach..Does it Affect You?

Good day after a bit of a hiatus. In the ongoing effort to protect consumers I share the following recent news regarding a data breach involving InterContinental Hotels Group or IHG. IHG operates 12 hotel brands across the globe including Candlewood Suites, Crowne Plaza, Even, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Hotel Indigo, Hualuxe, InterContinental, Kimpton Hotels …
06-Apr-17
Protect Yourself with Free Document Shredding

Protect Yourself with Free Document Shredding

Identity theft and associated fraud is on the rise. Many people monitor their credit reports and bank accounts frequently and even subscribe to services to do this for them. Other people vow not to perform financial transactions online and try to avoid providing financial information over the telephone. All of these protective and preventive measures …

Hodges Coxe Potter & Phillips, PLLC

11-Apr-17
JUUUUUST a bit outside…

JUUUUUST a bit outside…

It seems to be common knowledge, at least among regular patrons, that foul balls and wild throws commonly are hit into the crowd at any baseball game. Does this mean the owner of the ballpark has no responsibility for the safety of its fans? In North Carolina, owners of ballparks are under same general duty ...Read More
16-Mar-17
Who to Sue in a Car Wreck.

Who to Sue in a Car Wreck.

People who have been in a car wreck oftentimes ask me (or just assume without asking) that I am going to file suit against the at-fault driver’s insurance company. The short answer is “no, unless…?? In a typical car wreck case, the at-fault driver will have at least the minimum amount of insurance required by ...Read More
06-Mar-17
New Radical Legislation

New Radical Legislation

Next week, the House will vote on a series of bills that will make it difficult – if not impossible — for Americans harmed by large corporate misconduct to seek justice in our nation’s courts. These anti-civil justice bills are: H.R. 1215, the “Protecting Access to Care Act,?? which undermines state law and eliminates the ...Read More

NCAJ Blog

24-Feb-17
Navigating the Postconviction Innocence Process

Navigating the Postconviction Innocence Process

If you or someone you know has been convicted of a felony in North Carolina, but are innocent of the crime, there are two avenues to pursue in the state court system to have your claim evaluated and potentially litigated: … Continue reading →
20-Feb-17
An Historic Effort and Righteous Results

An Historic Effort and Righteous Results

When a post comes across the [email] listserv announcing a case-related win of any kind, it feels good to every criminal defense lawyer who is swinging the battle ax day in and day out. We celebrate with congratulatory replies and … Continue reading →
06-Feb-17
Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury – What is the Difference and Why Should I Care?

Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury – What is the Difference and Why Should I Care?

A workers’ compensation claim and a personal injury case are completely different things. If you have been injured it is important to understand which kind of case you have, or if maybe you have both, and the differences between the … Continue reading →

Brazil & Burke, P.A.

13-Oct-16
How can I avoid getting arrested at a protest?

How can I avoid getting arrested at a protest?

Asheville criminal defense attorney Corey B. Atkins 2016 has been a turbulent year for North Carolina. This year, our state’s legislature enacted the controversial law HB2; protesters have been arrested at political rallies; police shootings in Asheville, Charlotte and other cities have resulted in explosive protests and civil disobedience. Unfortunately, many people find themselves han
02-Jul-16
Happy Independence Day: New Motor Vehicle Laws Go Into Effect

Happy Independence Day: New Motor Vehicle Laws Go Into Effect

On July 1, a couple of new and notable laws came into effect. First of all, mopeds are now required to carry liability insurance. Roughly 28,000 North Carolinians rely on mopeds to get to and from work and school. You still do not need a motorcycle endorsement on your license to drive a moped with an engine under 50 cc's. Yours truly enjoyed a 125 cc Genuine Buddy for several years, and I ca
20-Apr-16
The Fourth Circuit & HB2: What does it mean?

The Fourth Circuit & HB2: What does it mean?

If you're reading this post, then you probably know good and plenty about HB2. In which case, by now, you may well be asking yourself: is our North Carolina legislature seriously passing laws about where I go to the loo? In an era of rising costs of living, tanking investment in education, and a host of actual problems that require serious solutions, you wouldn't be wrong to imagine that our legis

Ingalls Law Firm

29-Jul-16
Business Succession Planning & Why Now May Not Be the Right Time to Start a Business

Business Succession Planning & Why Now May Not Be the Right Time to Start a Business

This week I sat down with Estate Planning Attorney Nathan Workman to talk about Business Succession Planning, the right and wrong times to start a business, more productivity hacks, and a little life advice from Davy Crockett. The podcast is available for download from the iTunes Store, Google Play, Stitcher Radio, and TuneIn. You can also download this episode HERE. As always, if y
22-Jul-16
Frozen Embryos, Password Planning, and My Favorite Productivity Hack

Frozen Embryos, Password Planning, and My Favorite Productivity Hack

This week I answer listener questions. We discuss how to plan when you have genetic material on ice, how to create a password succession plan, how to address unauthorized use of a social media account, and common Estate Planning mistakes to watch out for. The podcast is available for download from the iTunes Store, Google Play, Stitcher Radio, and TuneIn. You can also dow
15-Jul-16
Estate Planning Myths, Tips, and More with Attorney Bobby Sawyer

Estate Planning Myths, Tips, and More with Attorney Bobby Sawyer

This week's blog post is a very special Guest Post and interview with Attorney Robert "Bobby" Sawyer. The podcast is available for download from the iTunes Store, Google Play, Stitcher Radio, and TuneIn. You can also download this episode HERE. What’s the number 1 estate planning challenge for most of my clients? The answer depends on the client’s particular situation and

Whitfield Bryson & Mason LLP

28-Jan-16
Consumer Alert: False Sales Prices at Wayfair.com and Similar Stores

Consumer Alert: False Sales Prices at Wayfair.com and Similar Stores

Sometimes, companies advertise sales that seem too good to be true. People often wonder if the sale they see on advertisements is really a sale, or if the sale price is just the company’s regular price. All too often, companies encourage their customers to make quick and rash decisions by advertising their items as “50% off” and as “
08-Dec-15
AAJ's Railroad Section Introduces New Board Members

AAJ's Railroad Section Introduces New Board Members

The following "Letter from the Editor" appears in the Fall 2015 Newsletter of the American Association of Justice's ("AAJ") Railroad Section. Fellow Section Members, My name is Caroline Taylor and I am your newly elected Newsletter Editor for the Railroad Section of AAJ. It was wonderful meeting many of you in Montreal and I hope to see and meet many more
04-Jul-15
Independence Day, the Economic Bill of Rights, and the Fair Labor Standards Act

Independence Day, the Economic Bill of Rights, and the Fair Labor Standards Act

Today, we commemorate our nation's independence from Britain and celebrate the freedoms on which this nation was founded, including life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. This should not just be a time of celebration but also a time to reflect on how we can continue to advance freedom and equality in our age. In the 1940s, President Franklin Roosevelt

Copeley Johnson & Groninger PLLC

26-Jun-17
Don’t Worry If You “Froze?? During a Sexual Assault — It Was Normal

Don’t Worry If You “Froze?? During a Sexual Assault — It Was Normal

A lot of victims of sexual assault have a very common reaction. They “freeze??, or become very still, while they are raped or while some other assault is committed against them. Sometimes they feel sleepy, or pass out. It’s just a myth that a normal person will fight off a sexual assault, or will get away as fast as they can. The only victims I have ever heard of who did this were both women who
07-Jun-17
The Defendant in Your Case Wants Your Private Information

The Defendant in Your Case Wants Your Private Information

After you are wronged or badly injured, your health, your money, and your future may all be at stake. You try to do all you can to recover from a bad situation that is not your fault. You fight your fear and call us for help. Then your lawsuit is finally filed and you can begin to think that this important situation might someday come to an end. Then you receive questions sent by the defendant. We
22-May-17
Congress Might Just Be Taking Away Your Overtime

Congress Might Just Be Taking Away Your Overtime

Imagine that you usually get about 10 hours overtime in your job. One day your boss asks you to sign an agreement that you will take comp time, instead of your overtime pay. The paper says you don’t have to sign it, but you are afraid that if you don’t, you will no longer have a job. Lots of people are entitled to overtime pay because the law requires them to be paid time and a half

Brown Moore & Associates

25-Jun-17
Will Self-Driving Cars Reduce Or Increase The Number Of Car Accidents?

Will Self-Driving Cars Reduce Or Increase The Number Of Car Accidents?

We may have stopped hearing about self-driving cars as frequently in the news, but that doesn’t mean it’s gone away. Self-driving cars are being tested for official release into the market and they are still crashing and causing car accidents at alarming rates. They have logged hundreds of thousands of test-drive miles on California highways over the last few years, and reports indicate the
20-Jun-17
New Study on Soldiers Suffering From More Severe Traumatic Brain Injuries Than Ever Highlights Continuing Problem

New Study on Soldiers Suffering From More Severe Traumatic Brain Injuries Than Ever Highlights Continuing Problem

A first of its kind study showing the devastating impact of wartime brain injuries on service members has been making news headlines of late. A University of Washington neurologist (Mac Donald) followed 50 soldiers after they suffered concussive injuries and continued to track their conditions over several years. Her findings may send shock waves through the military community, as she calls into q
16-Jun-17
Tragic Crash in North Carolina Highlights Dangers of Tractor-Trailer Collision

Tragic Crash in North Carolina Highlights Dangers of Tractor-Trailer Collision

Sadly, a fiery car crash in North Carolina resulted in two children—as well as their parents and the man driving the other vehicle, a tractor-trailer—dying when their vehicles collided on May 17th. Authorities indicate that the tractor-trailer driver did not slow down as he approached a work zone near the South Carolina state line, and he collided with a pickup truck which led to a pileup with var

Omalley Tunstall

23-Jun-17
Slip-and-fall accidents can cause damaging ankle injuries

Slip-and-fall accidents can cause damaging ankle injuries

A serious ankle injury can be a very real risk following a slip-and-fall accident in North Carolina. These types of injuries can lead to severe pain, reduced mobility and other chronic issues. The ankle joint comes together where three bones...
21-Jun-17
Holding businesses and hosts liable for drunk driving accidents

Holding businesses and hosts liable for drunk driving accidents

Were you recently in an accident caused by a negligent and intoxicated driver? If so, you may be eligible for compensation beyond a personal injury lawsuit against the driver. Some states, including North Carolina, give you the opportunity to sue...
20-Jun-17
Federal rule aims to improve truck driver training

Federal rule aims to improve truck driver training

Federal rules for truck driver training are going into place that will affect new drivers in North Carolina and across the United States. The national training standards had been delayed for five months after the Trump administration ordered the regulations...

Grimes Teich Anderson LLP

22-Jun-17
The Three Elements of a Service-Connected VA Claim And the Importance of the Nexus

The Three Elements of a Service-Connected VA Claim And the Importance of the Nexus

In order for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to award service-connection for a disability, the Veteran must establish these three elements: A current chronic physical or mental condition; An event or stressor that occurred during Active Duty service; and A link (also known as a ‘nexus’) that connects the chronic condition to the in-service […]
12-Jun-17
Safely Sharing the Road With Motorcyclists

Safely Sharing the Road With Motorcyclists

The roads and highways throughout Upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina are some of the most scenic routes in the country, and the Blue Ridge Parkway and the “Tail of the Dragon?? near Great Smoky Mountain National Park are highlights for motorcycle enthusiasts. However, these roads are windy, and a motorcycle accident can happen […]
05-Jun-17
The Vital Role of Nurses

The Vital Role of Nurses

Nurse do extraordinary work in promoting patient safety. We often think about the important role that physicians and surgeons play in providing life-saving treatment to patients in hospitals and other healthcare settings in Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina and across the country, but nurses also play an extremely important role. According to an […]

Law Office of John M McCabe

22-Jun-17
Fatigued drivers and sleep apnea

Fatigued drivers and sleep apnea

North Carolina residents may be surprised to hear that approximately 28 percent of commercial truck drivers are afflicted with mild to severe sleep apnea according to a study sponsored by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. This finding magnifies...
19-Jun-17
Shoulder and back injuries common among nurses and medical aides

Shoulder and back injuries common among nurses and medical aides

Working in the medical profession is a noble calling. Every day, you do your best to help alleviate the suffering of others. That can sometimes result in your suffering instead. Repetitive motions combined with needing to lift heavier patients...
15-Jun-17
The 100 deadliest days for car accidents

The 100 deadliest days for car accidents

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety used to refer to June through early September as the summer driving season. More teenage drivers in North Carolina and nationwide combined with distracted driving has compelled the organization to now designate the...

Injury Lawyer- Office of Michael D. Maurer, P.A.

21-Jun-17
North Carolina Accident While Loading Truck

North Carolina Accident While Loading Truck

In a recent North Carolina appellate case, a woman appealed from an order in favor of several defendants, including a contractor and a seafood company. A driver of a rollback commercial truck had delivered a propeller in Virginia on his way to a newspaper company. On the same day, a driver of a pickup truck […]
14-Jun-17
Suing a Doctor for Ordinary Negligence in North Carolina

Suing a Doctor for Ordinary Negligence in North Carolina

In a recent North Carolina appellate decision, the court considered an appeal dismissing a plaintiff’s complaint against a doctor, health care system, and physician group. The plaintiff had sued the defendants, asking for money damages for medical negligence after the defendant doctor performed heart surgery on the plaintiff. During surgery, the doctor didn’t control or […]
07-Jun-17
Injuries During a North Carolina High School Basketball Game

Injuries During a North Carolina High School Basketball Game

In a recent North Carolina appellate case, the court considered injuries to a basketball referee. The case arose while the plaintiff was hired to referee a high school basketball game. The tournament was created by a basketball club, but the high school was managed by the Education Board. The club paid the Board a fee […]

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20-Jun-17
Benicar and Villous Atrophy

Benicar and Villous Atrophy

Benicar (olmesartan medoxomil) was developed by the Japanese pharmaceutical giant, Daiichi Sankyo, and marketed as a miracle drug for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). But, since its approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2002, many serious side effects have come to be associated with the medication. One of the […]
19-Jun-17
How Does North Carolina Stack Up Against the Rest of the Nation When It Comes to Driver Safety?

How Does North Carolina Stack Up Against the Rest of the Nation When It Comes to Driver Safety?

Recently Allstate released its annual America’s Best Drivers Report for 2016, showing which cities are becoming safer for drivers across the country, and shining a light on which cities are becoming more dangerous. When it comes to North Carolina, the results are mixed, mainly depending on how large the city is. Cary, for instance, was […]
24-May-17
The Winner of the 2017 Rhine Law Firm, P.C. Scholarship

The Winner of the 2017 Rhine Law Firm, P.C. Scholarship

Rhine Law Firm, P.C., is proud to announce the winner of the 2017 Scholarship. This was a tough choice; we had it narrowed down to two finalists who impressed us with substance and style. Ultimately, though, we chose—Bethany D., of Hagerstown, Maryland! Congratulations, Bethany; you are our scholarship winner! Bethany gave a great answer when […]

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19-Jun-17
Fatal Motorcycle Accident on NC 55 Occurs Attempting Left Hand Turn

Fatal Motorcycle Accident on NC 55 Occurs Attempting Left Hand Turn

One of the most dangerous riding problems with bikers is when making a left hand turn. Often times other vehicles may not see a biker making a left hand turn... The post Fatal Motorcycle Accident on NC 55 Occurs Attempting Left Hand Turn appeared first on Henson Fuerst Personal Injury Lawyers.
15-Jun-17
David Henson Recently Lectured to the Paramedics & Emergency Medical Technicians at the Orange County Emergency Medical Services

David Henson Recently Lectured to the Paramedics & Emergency Medical Technicians at the Orange County Emergency Medical Services

David Henson, an attorney with Henson Fuerst Law, recently lectured to the paramedics and emergency medical technicians at the Orange County Emergency Medical Services. This was part of the county’s... The post David Henson Recently Lectured to the Paramedics & Emergency Medical Technicians at the Orange County Emergency Medical Services appeared first on Henson Fuerst Personal Injury Lawyers
14-Jun-17
A Recent Video Shows Just How Dangerous Cycling Has Become as Drivers Lose Their Minds Around Cyclist

A Recent Video Shows Just How Dangerous Cycling Has Become as Drivers Lose Their Minds Around Cyclist

For over 30 years’ cyclists have been gathering at Union Grove Methodist Church to enjoy a group ride in Cary, NC. A recent video shows some frightening footage of a... The post A Recent Video Shows Just How Dangerous Cycling Has Become as Drivers Lose Their Minds Around Cyclist appeared first on Henson Fuerst Personal Injury Lawyers.

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15-Jun-17
Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. It is a day designed to speak out against the abuse and suffering inflicted on some of our older generations.
23-May-17
How Long Will it Take to Settle My Car Accident Claim?

How Long Will it Take to Settle My Car Accident Claim?

If you’ve recently been in a car accident caused by the negligence of another, you may be wondering how long it takes to settle your claim. In the video below, attorney Kimberly Wilson White of Wilson Law describes the factors that may determine how long your case will last.?
22-May-17
Why You Should Pursue Compensation After a Car Accident

Why You Should Pursue Compensation After a Car Accident

When you’re involved in a car accident caused by another driver, and you suffer serious injuries, you need the help of professional counsel to pursue compensation for you. These accidents can have devastating effects on the rest of your life. At Wilson Law P.A., we fight to get you the compensation you need to get your life back.

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09-Jun-17
Failure to Stop in Yancey County

Failure to Stop in Yancey County

Law enforcement officers are on the lookout for a driver who failed to stop in Yancey County. According to WLOS ABC News Channel 13, the incident happened near Burnsville on Monday night. For currently unknown reasons, a driver in a gold Toyota 4Runner took off near Plum Branch Road in Yancey County. Deputies attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver sped away. The post Failure to Stop in Yanc
30-May-17
Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Long Shoals Road

Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Long Shoals Road

Last week, there was a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and a van in Asheville. According to WLOS ABC News Channel 13, the incident happened on Friday afternoon on Long Shoals Road near The Forest at Biltmore Park. Very little information has been released about this crash, but we do know that one person was killed in the wreck. Following the crash, local law enforcement officials were urging dr
25-May-17
Fatal One-Car Crash in Transylvania County

Fatal One-Car Crash in Transylvania County

Earlier this week, there was a fatal one-car crash in Transylvania County. According to WLOS ABC News Channel 13, the wreck happened on 276-North in Pisgah National Forest. Very few details about this wreck have been released by we do know that a vehicle left the roadway and went down an embankment. The post Fatal One-Car Crash in Transylvania County appeared first on North Carolina Injury Attorne

Layton Law Firm

02-May-17
Your Car Accident And Personal Injury Lawyer

Your Car Accident And Personal Injury Lawyer

Your car accident may necessitate hiring a personal injury lawyer. I am a Charlotte personal injury lawyer who handles car accidents every day. As a result, I assist clients with the numerous challenges while advancing a personal injury claim. There are some instances where it’s appropriate to settle your car accident claim without a lawyer.… The post Your Car Accident And Personal Injury La
01-May-17
Workers’ Comp In Charlotte, NC

Workers’ Comp In Charlotte, NC

What Is Workers’ Comp? Workers compensation or (“Workers’ Comp”) is a state mandated insurance coverage that covers employees when they are hurt on the job. The primary difference between Workers’ Compensation (“Workers’ Comp??) and Personal Injury is that in order to establish a Workers’ Comp claim, you must be employed at the time of the… The post Workers’ Comp In C
30-Mar-17
Hiring A Personal Injury Lawyer

Hiring A Personal Injury Lawyer

Personal Injury is most important to us because it involves your health. Essentially, you are attempting to establish that another party—in a car accident or a slip and fall—is responsible for an injury you sustained. As a result, you are asking to be reimbursed for the expenses, pain and suffering you’ve already sustained, and then… The post Hiring A Personal Injury Lawyer appeared first on

Law Office of Adrienne Blocker

01-May-17
UNDERSTANDING YOUR AUTO POLICY – UNINSURED MOTORISTS COVERAGE

UNDERSTANDING YOUR AUTO POLICY – UNINSURED MOTORISTS COVERAGE

Being involved in a wreck is a bad situation. Being involved in a wreck that is not your fault and where the other driver has no insurance is worse. Although NC law requires liability insurance, the reality is many drivers… The post UNDERSTANDING YOUR AUTO POLICY – UNINSURED MOTORISTS COVERAGE appeared first on The Law Offices of Adrienne Blocker.
22-Apr-17
Adrienne’s case featured in Lawyer’s Weekly

Adrienne’s case featured in Lawyer’s Weekly

A young husband and wife who were seriously injured after a driver fell asleep at the wheel and crashed head-on into their car have reached a $1.55 million settlement with the driver, an attorney for the couple reports. Adrienne Blocker… The post Adrienne’s case featured in Lawyer’s Weekly appeared first on The Law Offices of Adrienne Blocker.
28-Feb-17
Lawsuit follows Roger Anthony’s death after stun gun use

Lawsuit follows Roger Anthony’s death after stun gun use

Adrienne was the attorney for the Estate of Anthony Taylor. This case made National news and was carried by CBS among other news outlets. Adrienne Blocker… is suing Turner and the Town of Scotland Neck under the first and 14th… The post Lawsuit follows Roger Anthony’s death after stun gun use appeared first on The Law Offices of Adrienne Blocker.

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26-Jun-17
Despite The High Number Of Actemra - Pancreatitis Cases Reported To FDA, No Warning Added To Drug Label

Despite The High Number Of Actemra - Pancreatitis Cases Reported To FDA, No Warning Added To Drug Label

June 2017 Investigative Article Published By STAT Calls Into Question FDA Oversight After Drugs Are Approved By Agency (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) Actemra (tocilizumab) is approved by the FDA for the treatment of several different medical conditions: Moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis in adult patients who have had an inadequate response to one or more Disease-Modif
19-Jun-17
There Is Continuing Concern About Whether Victoza Is Associated With Pancreatic Cancer As A Possible Side Effect

There Is Continuing Concern About Whether Victoza Is Associated With Pancreatic Cancer As A Possible Side Effect

The FDA Briefing Materials For A June 2017 Advisory Committee Meeting On Victoza Include A Discussion Of This Safety Issue (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) On June 20, 2017 there will be an FDA Advisory Committee meeting to discuss Novo Nordisk's supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for approval of Victoza® (liraglutide) injection to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular e
08-Jun-17
Jardiance, Invokana, Farxiga, And The Other SGLT2 Inhibitors Might Double The Risk Of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)

Jardiance, Invokana, Farxiga, And The Other SGLT2 Inhibitors Might Double The Risk Of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)

Study Compared Newly Initiated Use Of SGLT2 Inhibitor To New Initiation Of Another Class Of Diabetes Drugs To Assess The DKA Side Effect (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) All of these newer diabetes medicines are part of the Sodium-Glucose Co-Transporter-2 (SGLT2) Inhibitors class of drugs: Invokana (canagliflozin) Invokamet (canagliflozin and metformin) Invokamet XR (canagliflozin and m

NC Product Liability Blog

23-Jun-17
Taxotere: Patients Allege Drug Maker Hid Permanent Hair Loss Side Effect

Taxotere: Patients Allege Drug Maker Hid Permanent Hair Loss Side Effect

Cancer is rough. It is a disease that has caused massive suffering, and virtually every family will be affected by it at some point. Doctors and scientists have tried to treat or cure cancer in patients ever since humans have existed as a species. In fact the name of this disease originates from ancient doctors […]
21-Jun-17
Physiomesh Hernia Mesh Causes Painful Scar Tissue, Other Injuries

Physiomesh Hernia Mesh Causes Painful Scar Tissue, Other Injuries

Hernia mesh is causing problems. People who have been implanted with hernia mesh have suffered adhesions (scar tissue that sticks together), inflammation, pain, allergic reactions, internal bleeding, infections, and many other injuries. One of the hernia mesh products sold for years, Ethicon’s Physiomesh, has caused many of these health problems in patients. In revision or […]
16-Jun-17
Widower Loses 2nd Xarelto Bellwether Trial, But 38 Bellwethers To Go

Widower Loses 2nd Xarelto Bellwether Trial, But 38 Bellwethers To Go

On June 12, 2017, a jury in New Orleans reached a verdict in favor of defendants in the second Xarelto bellwether trial. This verdict follows a defense verdict in the first bellwether trial. Let’s take a closer look. The Second Xarelto Bellwether Trial To recap briefly, Xarelto (rivaroxaban) was first approved by the FDA for […]

Law Office of Jean Sutton Martin

08-Feb-17
Credit Card Users Common Hacker Targets

Credit Card Users Common Hacker Targets

According to a 2015 Gallup poll, the average American has three to four credit cards. In fact, increasingly only a dwindling subset of Americans pay with cash, with the majority choosing instead to rely on plastic for everything from buying...
11-Nov-16
Hackers Take Aim At U.S. Health Care Institutions

Hackers Take Aim At U.S. Health Care Institutions

From minor illnesses to major surgeries, for North Carolinians who are in need of medical care, their focus is on obtaining the diagnosises, treatment and after-care they need to recover and feel better. Today, however, health care consumers must also...
29-Sep-15
Our Firm Is Assisting Volkswagen Owners

Our Firm Is Assisting Volkswagen Owners

Around 11 million vehicles in the United States were affected by Volkswagen emissions software scheme that faked the output of carbon emissions from diesel cars. Owners of these cars may be entitled to civil damages against VW. Our firm is...

Bishop Law Firm

28-Dec-16
Central Cord Syndrome and SSDI/SSI

Central Cord Syndrome and SSDI/SSI

Central Cord Syndrome and SSD/SSI This post discusses Central Cord Syndrome and SSDI/SSI. If you or someone you care for is unable to work due to Central Cord Syndrome read on for how Social Security will evaluate your claim for disability. What is Central Cord Syndrome? According to NIH, Central Cord Syndrome is the [...] The post Central Cord Syndrome and SSDI/SSI appeared first o
11-Dec-16
Social Security Disability for Marfan Syndrome

Social Security Disability for Marfan Syndrome

Social Security Disability for Marfan Syndrome If you or someone you care for is unable to work due to Marfan Syndrome read on for how Social Security will evaluate your claim for Social Security Disability. What is Marfan Syndrome? According to The Marfan Foundation, Marfan Syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects the body’s connective [...] The post Social Security Disability for Marf
25-May-16
Social Security Disability Myths

Social Security Disability Myths

This post discusses Social Security Disability myths. If you are unable to work because of your health, make sure you know the facts about Social Security Disability. Myth: I should wait to apply for Social Security Disability until my doctor tells me that I need to apply. If you are unable to work because of your health, [...] The post Social Security Disability Myths appeared first on Bi

Powers McCartan

25-Jun-17
How to prepare a Limited Driving Privilege in North Carolina

How to prepare a Limited Driving Privilege in North Carolina

License Suspended? Need to Drive? How to prepare a Limited Driving Privilege in North Carolina Many people don’t realize the true value of a Driver’s License. . .until they lose it – Bill Powers The North Carolina General Assembly gives the North Carolina Department of Transportation / Division of Motor Vehicles the […] The post How to prepare a Lim
10-Jun-17
Can I be held in jail waiting for charges

Can I be held in jail waiting for charges

What is an Indictment? What is a True Bill in North Carolina? Can I be held in jail waiting for charges ? The short answer is no. If there aren’t charges pending, you can’t be held – Bill Powers Politely Advise Police You Wish to Say Nothing and REMAIN SILENT Be Polite and Respectful, […] The post Can I be held in jail waiting for charges appeared first on Powers M
10-May-17
What happens if I don’t want to prosecute?

What happens if I don’t want to prosecute?

Can I Dismiss Charges? What happens if I don’t want to prosecute? Do I get a say? Who decides? Can you drop the charges? Not really. Can the State choose not to prosecute? Yes, in large measure it’s their decision – Bill Powers Prosecutors Sometimes Consider & Weigh: Availability of Witnesses Prior Record […] The post What happens if I don’

Grimes Teich Anderson LLP

22-Jun-17
The Three Elements of a Service-Connected VA Claim And the Importance of the Nexus

The Three Elements of a Service-Connected VA Claim And the Importance of the Nexus

In order for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to award service-connection for a disability, the Veteran must establish these three elements: A current chronic physical or mental condition; An event or stressor that occurred during Active Duty service; and A link (also known as a ‘nexus’) that connects the chronic condition to the in-service […]
12-Jun-17
Safely Sharing the Road With Motorcyclists

Safely Sharing the Road With Motorcyclists

The roads and highways throughout Upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina are some of the most scenic routes in the country, and the Blue Ridge Parkway and the “Tail of the Dragon?? near Great Smoky Mountain National Park are highlights for motorcycle enthusiasts. However, these roads are windy, and a motorcycle accident can happen […]
05-Jun-17
The Vital Role of Nurses

The Vital Role of Nurses

Nurse do extraordinary work in promoting patient safety. We often think about the important role that physicians and surgeons play in providing life-saving treatment to patients in hospitals and other healthcare settings in Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina and across the country, but nurses also play an extremely important role. According to an […]

Ramsay Law Firm

16-Jun-17
Don’t risk it! Always report your W.C. injury!

Don’t risk it! Always report your W.C. injury!

Some of my clients tell me that they hesitate to report their workers’ compensation injury because of a loyalty to their employer. One of them told me that he thought the employer was going to take care of him and he didn’t want to harm them by filing a W.C. claim, so he agreed to […] The post Don’t risk it! Always report your W.C. injury! appeared first on .
08-Jun-17

Adult Supervision Is the Number One Way to Prevent Playground Injuries Seventy-five percent of playground injuries take place on public playgrounds. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), at least 200,000 children age 14 or younger are treated in emergency rooms each year for playground-related injuries. More than 10 percent of these are traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), […] The
19-May-17
Hurt at work and your claim was denied?

Hurt at work and your claim was denied?

Proud to have been able to help this sweet lady that was hurt at work and the company denied her claim get the settlement she deserved for her medical care. Attorney Martha Ramsay Wins Settlement for School Administrator Injured on the Job Share Article North Carolina attorney Martha Ramsay, founder of the Ramsay Law Firm, […] The post Hurt at work and your claim was denied? appeared first o

Jernigan Law

30-Mar-17
Falls Cause Rising Number of Brain Injuries in Older Adults

Falls Cause Rising Number of Brain Injuries in Older Adults

According to the latest report from the CDC, from 2007 to 2013, the rate for traumatic brain injuries that resulted in emergency department visits, hospitalizations, or deaths increased 39 percent. Traumatic brain injuries contribute to about 30 percent of all injury deaths. It was initially believed that the increase in brain injuries was caused by […] The post Falls Cause Rising Number of
27-Mar-17
Occupational Skin Diseases

Occupational Skin Diseases

Occupational skin diseases are one of the most common occupational diseases. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health estimates that in the United States more than 13 million workers are potentially exposed to chemicals that can be absorbed through their skin. In 2015, the last year for which data is available, over 15% of […] The post Occupational Skin Diseases appeared fir
23-Mar-17
The Safety Hazard Right Under Your Wheels

The Safety Hazard Right Under Your Wheels

Today’s post comes from guest author Jon Rehm, from Rehm, Bennett & Moore. The collapse of the Interstate Highway-35W bridge over the Mississippi River killed 13 people and highlighted the safety hazards related to poor infrastructure. But most drivers face a less dramatic, but no less dangerous, hazard: Potholes. According to www.pothole.info, nearly 1/3 of […] The post The Safet

NC Workers' Comp

27-Nov-16
Identifying Uninsured NC Employers – Audit Shows Gaps Remain

Identifying Uninsured NC Employers – Audit Shows Gaps Remain

A recent audit reported in the Winston Salem Journal shows that despite improvement there are still huge gaps in identifying uninsured NC employers who cheat the workers’ comp system in NC. State law requires most employers to have workers’ compensation coverage to provide medical and wage replacement benefits to injured workers and their families. State auditors […] The post Ide
27-Oct-16
NC Workers’ Compensation Law Guide, 3rd Edition

NC Workers’ Compensation Law Guide, 3rd Edition

North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Law: A Practical Guide to Success at Every Stage of a Claim, Third Edition, is now available for purchase. This excellent NC Workers’ Compensation Law Guide is edited by Valerie Johnson and Gina Cammarano and is published by the North Carolina Advocates for Justice. It is available in both book and […] The post NC Workers’ Compensation L
01-Sep-16
NC Industrial Commission signs agreement with US Department of Labor

NC Industrial Commission signs agreement with US Department of Labor

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