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Drug Watch

15-Oct-19
Patients Treated With Imbruvica Had Increased Rate Of Fatal Cardiac Events Compared To Conventional Chemotherapy

Patients Treated With Imbruvica Had Increased Rate Of Fatal Cardiac Events Compared To Conventional Chemotherapy

Cardiovascular Adverse Drug Reactions Often Occurred Soon After Administration Of Imbruvica, According To Recent Medical Study (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) Patients treated with Imbruvica (ibrutinib) had an increased occurrence of severe and sometimes fatal cardiac events, with Imbruvica cardiovascular toxicities suspected in these higher serious side effects rates. Higher mortality
09-Oct-19
Lemtrada Adverse Events May Occur More Frequently Than Previously Noted By Drug Safety Regulators And Researchers

Lemtrada Adverse Events May Occur More Frequently Than Previously Noted By Drug Safety Regulators And Researchers

Ten Deaths Identified As Being Most Probably Related To Lemtrada, With Six Of These Cases Not Previously Reported, According To New Study (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) Lemtrada adverse events have been on our radar for about the past year, and now there is some new drug safety information about Lemtrada use to report. Back in December 2018 we published this article, "Lemtrada: Warnin
30-Sep-19
Alzheimer's Drug Aricept Linked To Rhabdomyolysis, A Potentially Serious Muscle Condition

Alzheimer's Drug Aricept Linked To Rhabdomyolysis, A Potentially Serious Muscle Condition

Is Rhabdomyolysis A Side Effect For Aricept, Only, Or For Other Cholinesterase Inhibitors, Also? (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com) Back in January 2015 Health Canada issued a postmarket surveillance warning about a risk of rhabdomyolysis with Aricept (donepezil), a drug commonly used to manage cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s patients. More recently, this study was published online Septe

NC Product Liability Blog

25-Sep-19
Why Won’t Companies Settle Valid Product Failure Claims?

Why Won’t Companies Settle Valid Product Failure Claims?

Most of us pay our bills on time. If we break a neighbor’s rake, we promptly purchase a replacement. If our child dumps fruit punch on a friend’s carpet, we pay to have it cleaned. In fact, we don’t really think about these unwritten rules often; it’s just the right thing to do, so most […]
12-Sep-19
Vaping, E-cigarettes, JUUL: Addiction, Illness Lead to Litigation

Vaping, E-cigarettes, JUUL: Addiction, Illness Lead to Litigation

Like many parents, vaping and e-cigarettes caught my wife and me by complete surprise. Two years ago we asked our oldest child how many kids he knew in his high school who were vaping. He said, “it will be much faster to list the kids who aren’t vaping.” We were stunned. We knew very little […]
12-Aug-19
Roundup Lawsuits: Conflicting Reports of $8 Billion U.S. Settlement Offer

Roundup Lawsuits: Conflicting Reports of $8 Billion U.S. Settlement Offer

Last week news media outlets reported that Bayer AG and Monsanto had offered to settle United States Roundup cases for an amount up to $8,000,000,000. That’s eight billion dollars. If true, it would be welcome news, or at least a good start, as there are currently over 18,000 cases filed against the companies. These lawsuits […]

Asbestos Law

Asbestos HUB

14-Oct-19
Intracavitary cisplatin-fibrin chemotherapy after surgery for malignant pleural mesothelioma: A phase I trial

Intracavitary cisplatin-fibrin chemotherapy after surgery for malignant pleural mesothelioma: A phase I trial

Objectives: Intracavitary chemotherapy is a promising concept to improve local tumor control for malignant pleural mesothelioma with reported high morbidity rates. We have demonstrated that administration of cisplatin loaded to fibrin increased local drug concentration and reduced systemic toxicity in preclinical models. We present a phase I trial of intracavitary cisplatin-fibrin after surgical t
09-Oct-19
Owkin’s mesothelioma AI discovers new biomarkers from lung biopsy images

Owkin’s mesothelioma AI discovers new biomarkers from lung biopsy images

By scanning thousands of tissue samples, [ Owkin’s mesothelioma AI program ] was able to help identify new types of patients with mesothelioma and predict which may respond better to certain therapies. Using whole biopsy slide images taken from nearly 3,000 patients with the aggressive and potentially fatal disease, [ Owkin’s mesothelioma AI program ] was able […] The post Owkin&
03-Oct-19
Mesothelioma trial suggests immunotherapy as an alternative to chemotherapy

Mesothelioma trial suggests immunotherapy as an alternative to chemotherapy

Patients with mesothelioma may gain similar benefit from immunotherapy as chemotherapy, and good responders may provide important clues to novel treatment for the thousands of new cases each year. Data from the PROMISE-meso trial presented at the ESMO Congress 2019 highlight the need to understand the biological mechanisms whereby mesothelioma, which is incurable, adapts to […] The post Meso

Law Office of Wallace & Graham

10-Jun-19
Does ending asbestos exposure reduce the risk?

Does ending asbestos exposure reduce the risk?

Nothing leads to mesothelioma more often than asbestos exposure. Though it does happen occasionally in children and young people who do not have an easily documented history of exposure, most people who get the disease are older and have...
10-Jun-19
Does forest bathing effectively treat mesothelioma?

Does forest bathing effectively treat mesothelioma?

Fighting back against mesothelioma can be a long, exhausting journey for any victim, as well those around them. Keeping the immune system of the victim strong is an important part of treatment, and many immune-boosting treatments may emerge from...
30-May-19
The effects of polyvinyl chloride exposure

The effects of polyvinyl chloride exposure

Working in environments such as factories and construction sites usually involves exposure to many different chemicals. All employers have the legal obligation to protect their employees from exposure to known hazards. Therefore, you should have been provided with adequate...

Children’s Rights/Juvenile Law

Office of the Juvenile Defender

11-Oct-19
Week in Review: October 7-11

Week in Review: October 7-11

Welcome back to another blog with OJD! Easy week with us, Eric & Austine took on Greensboro with an informative and necessary Raise the Age & Juvenile Basics CLE and the office is preparing vital information for our defenders as we get closer to the big day. Friday Fact: Today, October 10, is #WorldMentalHealthDay . … Continue reading Week in Review: October 7-11
04-Oct-19
OJD Week in Review: October 1-5

OJD Week in Review: October 1-5

Happy October! The first week of the month was pretty easy for OJD. We spent time preparing for RTA & Juvenile Basics CLE training in Greensboro (which is on October 10). Please reach out to our office if you’re interested in attending. DEFENDERS PLEASE NOTE: “A quick reminder about fee applications…Any offense originally charged as … Continue reading OJD Week in Review: October 1-5
27-Sep-19
OJD Week in Review: September 23-27

OJD Week in Review: September 23-27

Happy Friday Defenders! If only we could look as relaxed as this baby right? As we get close to the start date of Raise the Age, OJD is working hard to provide defenders with tangible, useful information to aid your juveniles and their case. Be on the lookout for just HOW OJD has you covered. … Continue reading OJD Week in Review: September 23-27

Workers' Compensation

Hardison & Cochran

09-Oct-19
Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak at N.C. Mountain State Fair

Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak at N.C. Mountain State Fair

One person has died, and more than 100 people have become ill with Legionnaires’ disease and Pontiac fever traced to a hot tubs exhibit at the N.C. Mountain State Fair in Fletcher, N.C., in September, according to multiple news reports. Legionnaires’ disease… The post Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak at N.C. Mountain State Fair appeared first on Hardison and Cochran, Attorneys at L
09-Oct-19
Kansas School Districts Plan Lawsuits Against Vaping Industry

Kansas School Districts Plan Lawsuits Against Vaping Industry

Two Kansas school districts are apparently following the lead of North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein by suing e-cigarette companies and asserting that they have marketed vaping to children. Officials of the Goddard School District, just west of Wichita, Kansas,… The post Kansas School Districts Plan Lawsuits Against Vaping Industry appeared first on Hardison and Cochran, Attorneys at
01-Aug-19
Front End Crashes More Likely to Injure Women, Study Says

Front End Crashes More Likely to Injure Women, Study Says

A recent study says late model cars are becoming safer in collisions. Yet, in a front-end car crash, female passengers wearing seat belts are much more likely than men to be seriously injured or killed. A primary reason that women… The post Front End Crashes More Likely to Injure Women, Study Says appeared first on Hardison and Cochran, Attorneys at Law.

Grimes Teich Anderson LLP

01-Oct-19
Do You Have Questions About The Outbreak Of Legionnaires’ Disease At The North Carolina Mountain State Fair?

Do You Have Questions About The Outbreak Of Legionnaires’ Disease At The North Carolina Mountain State Fair?

Many questions have arisen since the outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease among visitors to the North Carolina Mountain State Fair held at the NC Agriculture Center in Buncombe County. Some questions surrounding the outbreak are related to the health risks associated with the disease, and other questions concern legal issues. The N.C. Department of Health and […]
13-Aug-19
What Happens To Workers’ Compensation Benefits When a Spouse Dies In A Work-Related Accident?

What Happens To Workers’ Compensation Benefits When a Spouse Dies In A Work-Related Accident?

Tragically, there are work-related deaths in NC. What if your husband or wife dies in a work accident or from an occupational disease? In the sad event, an employee dies from injuries sustained at work, there are rules which govern the compensability for the dependents/beneficiaries of the deceased. The State does have provisions for widows […]
12-Jun-19
What Are Secondary Service Connected Conditions And How Can Veterans Get Help?

What Are Secondary Service Connected Conditions And How Can Veterans Get Help?

Many times, a Veteran’s service-connected condition leads to a new disability or illness. A classic example of this is when a Veteran’s service-connected left knee condition leads to later problems with the Veterans left hip or right knee. When a new condition was caused by or aggravated by a service-connected condition, that new condition can […]

Younce, Vtipil & Baznik, P.A.

06-Mar-19
Younce, Vtipil, & Baznik, P.A., Provides Board Certified Raleigh Workers’ Compensation Attorneys

Younce, Vtipil, & Baznik, P.A., Provides Board Certified Raleigh Workers’ Compensation Attorneys

Younce, Vtipil, & Baznik, P.A., is proud to have two lawyers who are North Carolina board-certified workers’ compensation specialists. The attorneys bring a high level of professionalism and knowledge about workers’ compensation law to each case they handle. They understand that being injured and out of work can cause financial... The post Younce, Vtipil, & Baznik, P.A., Provides Board Ce
22-Feb-19
OSHA’s Top Ten Violations of 2018 and How They Can Lead To Injury

OSHA’s Top Ten Violations of 2018 and How They Can Lead To Injury

The annual list of the top 10 most frequently cited OSHA safety standard violations in U.S. workplaces features many familiar hazards and one workplace safety standard on the list for the first time. Patrick Kapust, deputy director of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Directorate of Enforcement Programs, told the NSC’s Safety+Health magazine that the... The post OSHA’s Top Ten Vi
13-Nov-18
What Happens To My Workers’ Comp If I Quit My Job?

What Happens To My Workers’ Comp If I Quit My Job?

There are many reasons a person may quit a job. However, you should keep in mind that leaving an employer that owes you workers’ compensation benefits can complicate a pending workers’ compensation claim. Resigning from a company that is responsible for your workers’ compensation benefits should be a carefully considered... The post What Happens To My Workers’ Comp If I Quit My Job? appeared first

Ramsay Law Firm

25-Feb-19
Is a Concussion a Permanent Injury in North Carolina?

Is a Concussion a Permanent Injury in North Carolina?

There is no consensus as to whether a concussion is a permanent injury. Researchers are making progress on how to diagnose concussions early and how to counteract their damage. For lawyers and their clients experiencing concussions, the slow progress in reaching consensus regarding definitions can present many challenges. However, there is an agreement in that […] The post Is a Concussion a
14-Jan-19
How Long Does CTE Take to Show Up After You Stop Playing Football?

How Long Does CTE Take to Show Up After You Stop Playing Football?

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (“CTE”) is a progressive degenerative disease of the brain that can appear after a history of repetitive brain trauma. The initial injury can date back as far as ten years before the onset of the full-blown disease. CTE is hard to diagnose. An autopsy is the basis for a definitive CTE diagnosis. […] The post How Long Does CTE Take to Show Up After You Stop Pl
11-Jan-19
Are Seasonal Employees Eligible for Workers’ Compensation in North Carolina?

Are Seasonal Employees Eligible for Workers’ Compensation in North Carolina?

Many companies employ people for a limited time during specific portions of a season. For instance, during winter, businesses such as airports and restaurants employ extra workforce to keep all areas running. You may ask yourself what happens if you or a loved one, who is a seasonal employee, gets hurt at work. Our Charlotte […] The post Are Seasonal Employees Eligible for Workers’ Compensat

NC Workers' Comp - Kevin Bunn, Atty at Law

28-Feb-18
When can the insurance company stop your NC Workers’ Comp Checks?

When can the insurance company stop your NC Workers’ Comp Checks?

Injured workers who are determined by their authorized treating physician to be disabled because of their workplace injury should receive disability payments paid by their employer or their employer’s insurance company. These disability benefits are intended to replace the employee’s wages while they are not able to work. Not surprisingly injured workers are frequently very […] T
06-Feb-18
Maximum Medical Improvement

Maximum Medical Improvement

A determination that an injured worker is at “Maximum Medical Improvement” (“MMI”) is a critical turning point in the employee’s workers’ compensation case. At MMI an injured worker may choose to receive a Permanent Partial Disability rating payment, decide to begin a job search, or may even consider settling their workers’ comp case. So, it […] The post Maximum Medical Improvement appeared
23-Jan-18
Vocational Rehabilitation in NC Workers’ Comp Claims

Vocational Rehabilitation in NC Workers’ Comp Claims

An important goal of the workers’ compensation system in North Carolina is to quickly return injured workers back to gainful employment. Ideally, the worker can return to full-time, full-duty work in his or her prior occupation. But often permanent restrictions related to the workplace injury make this impossible. In these situations, vocational rehabilitation, or “voc […] The post Vocationa

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

Personal Injury

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

08-Oct-19
North Carolina Appellate Court Dismisses Negligence Claim based on Workers’ Compensation Exclusivity Rule

North Carolina Appellate Court Dismisses Negligence Claim based on Workers’ Compensation Exclusivity Rule

The North Carolina workers’ compensation system is meant to provide compensation for workers who are injured during the course and scope of employment. This can create some legal issues when it comes to determining whether an injury was work-related or not. If the injury happened in the course and scope of employment, then the worker’s […]
27-Sep-19
North Carolina Appellate Court Discusses Public Duty Doctrine in Overdose Fatality Case

North Carolina Appellate Court Discusses Public Duty Doctrine in Overdose Fatality Case

Drug-related medical emergencies can be stressful situations for everyone involved including first responders. When a first responder fails to follow proper procedures or to take reasonable cautions to ensure that someone who is under the influence receives necessary medical attention, the outcome can be disastrous or even fatal. As seasoned Asheville personal injury lawyers, we […]
23-Sep-19
North Carolina Appellate Court Upholds Dismissal of Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress Claim in Fatal High School Football Practice Accident

North Carolina Appellate Court Upholds Dismissal of Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress Claim in Fatal High School Football Practice Accident

As seasoned Charlotte personal injury lawyers, we have seen how some of the most painful and damaging injuries can happen in sudden accidents that no one would have anticiapted. Regardless of the reasons behind the accident, if you are the victim of someone else’s negligence you may be entitled to compensation in a personal injury […]

Warren & Kallianos

01-Oct-19
Can You Get Workers’ Compensation for Injuries from Workplace Violence?

Can You Get Workers’ Compensation for Injuries from Workplace Violence?

Most people take for granted that they will be safe at work. It’s the one place where most people spend the bulk of their waking hours, and it is the one place where the last thing you want to worry about is your safety. Workers’ compensation is a state program which offers a temporary disability [...]
24-Sep-19
What Is Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy?

What Is Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy?

Finding out that you are pregnant is one of the most exciting times in life. It can also be a little scary. You might wonder how you will be as a mother or how you will handle life as a father. Then, there’s the natural worry about the birthing process. What will go wrong? How [...]
17-Sep-19
What Does it Take to Obtain a Commercial Driver’s License?

What Does it Take to Obtain a Commercial Driver’s License?

A commercial driver’s license (CDL) is required of all drivers who wish to drive commercial trucks in the United States. If you do not have a CDL and are pulled over driving a commercial vehicle, you risk hundreds of dollars in fines, points, suspension of your driver’s license and even losing the option to obtain [...]

Copeley Johnson & Groninger PLLC

27-Sep-19
Who is Responsible if You Are Sexually Assaulted in the Hospital?

Who is Responsible if You Are Sexually Assaulted in the Hospital?

Preventing Danger to Vulnerable Patients Above all, when you are a patient, your healthcare provider must keep you safe. When you or your family member stays in a hospital, assisted living facility, nursing home, memory loss clinic, or rehabilitation facility, you expect protection. In fact, in many cases, you entered the facility in the first place because you were too weak to keep yourself
17-Sep-19
Another Client Victory in North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Claim

Another Client Victory in North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Claim

Imagine working for decades for a North Carolina company. You work overtime every time you are asked, and you don’t miss work. Even when you hurt your back at work, you keep working a hard job, for years. But when you fall again, and suffer a new injury to your back, your company decides that it won’t pay. That is what happened to Jeff Laird, an electrician at International Paper. But Mr. Laird f
16-Sep-19
Why We Support Victims’ Right to Go to Trial

Why We Support Victims’ Right to Go to Trial

Did you know that, if your employer sexually harasses you, steals your wages, or discriminates against you when awarding promotions, you may not be able to sue them? If this comes as a surprise to you, you’re not alone. What is a Mandatory Arbitration Agreement? Think about all those forms you signed when you were hired. You know – the ones you didn’t read? One of them may have been a mandatory ar

Randall & Stump

26-Aug-19
What Makes Evidence in an NC Criminal Case Inadmissible?

What Makes Evidence in an NC Criminal Case Inadmissible?

A basic principle of the U.S. criminal justice system is that a prosecutor must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt to convict someone accused of a crime. Evidence is the foundation for meeting this burden, and it’s also essential to the defense of an accused... The post What Makes Evidence in an NC Criminal Case Inadmissible? appeared first on Randall & Stump, PLLC.
21-Aug-19
What Makes a Crime a Federal Offense?

What Makes a Crime a Federal Offense?

Federal crimes involve conduct that, for various reasons, proceeds through the U.S. court system instead of being governed by North Carolina criminal laws. The distinction is important, since the process is much more complicated if you’re facing charges for a federal offense. Plus, the potential... The post What Makes a Crime a Federal Offense? appeared first on Randall & Stump, PLLC.
19-Aug-19
What Is My Truck Accident Claim Worth?

What Is My Truck Accident Claim Worth?

Due to their massive size and weight, trucks almost always cause serious accidents. If you sustain an injury in a truck accident, you may be wondering, “what is my truck accident claim worth?” There is no hard answer to this question, as there are a... The post What Is My Truck Accident Claim Worth? appeared first on Randall & Stump, PLLC.

HensonFuerst

09-Aug-19
Workers’ Comp Claims Spike During Summer for Seasonal Businesses

Workers’ Comp Claims Spike During Summer for Seasonal Businesses

When we think about summer, we often think about our favorite foods of the season such as an ice cream cone at the beach or a hotdog at a baseball... The post Workers’ Comp Claims Spike During Summer for Seasonal Businesses appeared first on Henson Fuerst Personal Injury Lawyers.
26-Jul-19
Henson Fuerst Commemorates 29th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

Henson Fuerst Commemorates 29th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

This year marks the 29th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). On this day in 1990, the ADA was signed into law in order to protect individuals with disabilities... The post Henson Fuerst Commemorates 29th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act appeared first on Henson Fuerst Personal Injury Lawyers.
12-Jul-19
Jet Ski Crash Results in Death of One, Operator Charged

Jet Ski Crash Results in Death of One, Operator Charged

A North Carolina man is being charged with felony death by impaired boating after causing a crash that led to the death of another man. An article on this emerging... The post Jet Ski Crash Results in Death of One, Operator Charged appeared first on Henson Fuerst Personal Injury Lawyers.

Myers Law Firm

02-Jul-19
Compensation Explained: What Can I Receive From My Injury Case?

Compensation Explained: What Can I Receive From My Injury Case?

Have you been injured in a car crash or another incident where someone else’s negligence is to blame? If so, ... The post Compensation Explained: What Can I Receive From My Injury Case? appeared first on Myers Law Firm.
18-Jun-19
No One Got a Ticket in the Crash — Can I Still File an Injury Claim?

No One Got a Ticket in the Crash — Can I Still File an Injury Claim?

Tickets and police reports can be useful evidence for supporting a personal injury claim and proving the other driver was ... The post No One Got a Ticket in the Crash — Can I Still File an Injury Claim? appeared first on Myers Law Firm.
04-Jun-19
5 Child Custody Myths, Debunked

5 Child Custody Myths, Debunked

In 2015, more than a quarter of all children under 21 years of age had a parent living outside of ... The post 5 Child Custody Myths, Debunked appeared first on Myers Law Firm.

Paynter Law Firm PLLC

17-Jun-19
Hundreds of Veterans File Lawsuits for Defective 3M Earplugs

Hundreds of Veterans File Lawsuits for Defective 3M Earplugs

Over 600 U.S. military veterans have filed lawsuits against 3M in recent months, claiming that the company’s Combat Arms earplugs were defective and led to permanent hearing loss and other symptoms. While 3M has awarded settlements to the U.S. government, veterans who used the earplugs are now fighting back by filing individual lawsuits against 3M. […] Hundreds of Veterans File Lawsuits for
28-May-19
What to Do if You’ve Been Notified of a Product Recall

What to Do if You’ve Been Notified of a Product Recall

Each year, thousands of faulty, malfunctioning, and dangerous products are recalled by manufacturers. In 2018 alone, Hewlett-Packard recalled 50,000 laptop batteries that posed a danger of fire, Ford recalled 1.4 million vehicles due to faulty steering wheels, and Kidde recalled nearly 500,000 smoke alarms that did not properly detect fires. Although product recalls are common, […] What to D
18-Apr-19
What To Do if You’re Injured by an Explosion

What To Do if You’re Injured by an Explosion

Every year, people suffer personal injuries or death as a result of explosions. Some of these explosions are the result of workplace injuries; others are from gas lines that explode, fireworks, lithium-ion batteries, or fires. Types of personal injuries from explosions can range from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to severe burns, traumatic brain injuries, broken […] What To Do if You

Ruth Smith Law

13-Jun-19
Authorities search for answers after serious car accident

Authorities search for answers after serious car accident

A car crash can turn a person's world upside down. Someone who is seriously injured as a result of a car accident often experiences a ripple effect across his or her entire life. Recovery can be a long process, if...
07-Jun-19
Avoid distracted driving this summer

Avoid distracted driving this summer

Summer is here. It’s a great time to get outside, be active and meet up with friends. With the end of the school year, many teens with newly-minted driver’s licenses will be out and about as well. While we’re all...
29-May-19
Car accident claims 2 lives in North Carolina

Car accident claims 2 lives in North Carolina

Police spent considerable time locating a vehicle that is believed to have been involved in a serious accident that claimed two lives in North Carolina and sent a further third person to the hospital, according to local sources. The fatal...

Law Office of John M McCabe

06-Jun-19
Safety tips for a long summer road trip

Safety tips for a long summer road trip

With summer heading into full swing in North Carolina, you may be looking forward to hitting the road with friends and/or family. There's nothing more enjoyable than a long summer road trip, but you must always put the safety...
06-Jun-19
Teen driver causes serious accident in Raleigh

Teen driver causes serious accident in Raleigh

As parents of Cary area teens know, their children don't always make the best decisions. Teen drivers are consistently ranked as some of the worst drivers on the road. Teen drivers continue to cause many accidents in the Cary...
30-May-19
North Carolina bus accident kills one

North Carolina bus accident kills one

For many Cary area residents, taking the bus is a preferred mode of transportation. Bus travel can be efficient and economical. It can also be a great way for people to get to their destination who don't drive or...

Layton Law Firm

06-Jun-19
Discharging Student Loans In 2019

Discharging Student Loans In 2019

The Layton Law Firm Discharging Student Loans In 2019 Discharging Student Loans in 2019 I have created a Google Alert for Student Loan Crisis. Every day my inbox tells me about one or another tales of how unpayable student loans are the key stressors for Millenials and Generation Z. One of the best measures for the sense of where our country is going is […] Discharging Student Loans In 2019
21-May-19
Can I File Bankruptcy Again?

Can I File Bankruptcy Again?

The Layton Law Firm Can I File Bankruptcy Again? Can I File Bankruptcy Again? If you’re thinking about filing bankruptcy again, you will need to know whether you received a discharge in your prior bankruptcy filing. Most of the rules regarding whether you can file bankruptcy again depend upon whether you received a discharge. If you’d like to speak with someone to get an […] Can I File
17-May-19
Hit And Run Accident Lawyer

Hit And Run Accident Lawyer

The Layton Law Firm Hit And Run Accident Lawyer Hit And Run Accident Lawyer If you were the victim of a hit and run accident, we’re here to fight for you. You may think the only option is to either put a claim in with your insurance company or pay for your damages yourself. In fact, after a hit and run accident, North Carolina […] Hit And Run Accident Lawyer The Layton Law Firm.

Omalley Tunstall

02-Jun-19
Self-driving 18-wheelers ready to roll

Self-driving 18-wheelers ready to roll

When you are driving on the interstate highways that connect Raleigh to other parts of North Carolina and the nation, there is no doubt that the vehicles pose the greatest risks to you and your passengers are the behemoth 18-wheelers....
29-May-19
June is National Safety Month

June is National Safety Month

No matter where you are in Raleigh, you are covered by National Safety Month. Whether you’re at work, at home or on the road, the National Safety Council’s observation of safety has a message for you to be careful, observant,...
20-May-19
How do I show who is at fault after a slip-and-fall accident?

How do I show who is at fault after a slip-and-fall accident?

Going shopping in North Carolina sounds like a perfectly safe afternoon activity. You walk to the store so that you don't have to worry -- as much, anyway -- about car accidents. You gather the handful of items that you...

Brown Moore & Associates

23-May-19
Recalls On Vienna Sausages Across The US

Recalls On Vienna Sausages Across The US

Nobody should ever have to inspect the foods they buy at the store for contaminates or “foreign matter.” Our entire system is built on trust in the inspection and quality process. However, we know that product recalls happen all the time. Today, we are going to discuss a recent recall as well as why these...Read More The post Recalls On Vienna Sausages Across The US appeared first on Brown Moore &
17-May-19
CMPD Needs Mental Health Education Now

CMPD Needs Mental Health Education Now

There is no love like that between family members. It is a special kind of love because together you have been through so much. The hope is that whenever death comes that it comes quietly and swiftly. However, we know that isn’t always what happens. Sometimes people are dealt with cards they never expected. What...Read More The post CMPD Needs Mental Health Education Now appeared first on Br
16-May-19
5 Types of Car Accidents

5 Types of Car Accidents

There is nothing more chilling than receiving a phone call that your loved one is hurt in a car accident. While you rush to the hospital, all the worst-case scenarios run through your mind until you are finally able to reunite with your loved one. From minor to a major injury, our Charlotte Car Accident...Read More The post 5 Types of Car Accidents appeared first on Brown Moore & Associates.

Rhine Law Firm PC

18-Apr-19
Best Lawyers of America© Selects Joel R. Rhine for 6th Straight Time

Best Lawyers of America© Selects Joel R. Rhine for 6th Straight Time

For the sixth year in a row, Joel R. Rhine of Wilmington’s Rhine Law Firm, P.C., has been awarded membership to the prestigious Best Lawyers of America©, an elite cadre of attorneys who stand out in service to their clients and in the esteem of their peers. Best Lawyers was founded in 1983, and today, recognizes […]
07-Mar-19
3M Combat Earplug Cases Considered for Consolidation – Hearing Set for March 28

3M Combat Earplug Cases Considered for Consolidation – Hearing Set for March 28

The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation will hear arguments on March 28, 2019 in Washington, DC about whether to transfer the cases filed against 3M in various U.S. district courts to the District of Minnesota for pretrial proceedings. These lawsuits allege that 3M knowingly manufactured a defective earplug that led to hearing loss and tinnitus […]
26-Feb-19
The Real Dangers of Truck Accidents

The Real Dangers of Truck Accidents

Truck drivers should be the safest drivers on the road because that is their profession. But even with exhaustive federal guidelines governing truckers and trucking companies, large trucks are still the deadliest vehicles on the road. It’s no wonder – there appears to be little that can change this when you consider the massive weight […]

Grimes Teich Anderson LLP

25-Mar-19
How to Apply Analogous Ratings for VA Disability Claims

How to Apply Analogous Ratings for VA Disability Claims

38 C.F.R. pt. 4 (§§ 4.1 – 4.150) contains the VA’s Schedule for Rating Disabilities. This is the law that the VA applies the facts of a specific Veteran’s claim for disability compensation to in order to rate that Veterans condition. For example, let us say a Veteran submits a claim for a mental health […]
21-Mar-19
What Are Medical Payments On My Car Insurance and How Can I Use It?

What Are Medical Payments On My Car Insurance and How Can I Use It?

In the industry, these medical payments are called “Medpay.” Medpay is money you can get from your own insurance when you have been hurt in a car accident. It doesn’t matter who was at fault for you to make a claim for this money, you could have been at fault, and you can still make […]
18-Feb-19
What Benefits Am I Entitled To If I Get Hurt At Work In North Carolina?

What Benefits Am I Entitled To If I Get Hurt At Work In North Carolina?

If you suffer a compensable accident at work or an occupational disease, the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act determines what benefits you are entitled to receive. An injured worker is entitled to receive, at no cost to him or her, the medical treatment for any item which is reasonably calculated to provide relief, lessen the […]

Ramsay Law Firm

25-Feb-19
Is a Concussion a Permanent Injury in North Carolina?

Is a Concussion a Permanent Injury in North Carolina?

There is no consensus as to whether a concussion is a permanent injury. Researchers are making progress on how to diagnose concussions early and how to counteract their damage. For lawyers and their clients experiencing concussions, the slow progress in reaching consensus regarding definitions can present many challenges. However, there is an agreement in that […] The post Is a Concussion a
14-Jan-19
How Long Does CTE Take to Show Up After You Stop Playing Football?

How Long Does CTE Take to Show Up After You Stop Playing Football?

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (“CTE”) is a progressive degenerative disease of the brain that can appear after a history of repetitive brain trauma. The initial injury can date back as far as ten years before the onset of the full-blown disease. CTE is hard to diagnose. An autopsy is the basis for a definitive CTE diagnosis. […] The post How Long Does CTE Take to Show Up After You Stop Pl
11-Jan-19
Are Seasonal Employees Eligible for Workers’ Compensation in North Carolina?

Are Seasonal Employees Eligible for Workers’ Compensation in North Carolina?

Many companies employ people for a limited time during specific portions of a season. For instance, during winter, businesses such as airports and restaurants employ extra workforce to keep all areas running. You may ask yourself what happens if you or a loved one, who is a seasonal employee, gets hurt at work. Our Charlotte […] The post Are Seasonal Employees Eligible for Workers’ Compensat

Law Office of Adrienne Blocker

10-Oct-18
Election 2018 – Don’t Lose Out on Your Right to Vote!

Election 2018 – Don’t Lose Out on Your Right to Vote!

VOTING is one of the most important things you can do in this country. To make sure you are registered to vote, go to this link on the North Carolina State Board of Elections’ web site. Here are some important dates in North Carolina for the upcoming general election: 5 p.m. Friday, October 12 or Read More
15-Nov-17
Adrienne admitted to United States Supreme Court

Adrienne admitted to United States Supreme Court

I am pleased to announce that I was recently admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States. I was sworn in by Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. on November 8, 2017. According to the American Bar Association, there are more than 1.3 million lawyers in the United States, of whom 299,630 Read More
17-Oct-17
Social Media -Too Much Information!

Social Media -Too Much Information!

Social Media -Too Much Information! When I was about 10 years old, I remember getting into trouble because of something I wrote in a note to one friend saying things about another friend. My mom told me, “Never put anything in writing that you don’t want the whole world to know.” Little did mom know Read More

Shumate Law Office

09-Feb-18
NACDA nominates Chris Shumate as a 2018 Top 10 Attorney for North Carolina

NACDA nominates Chris Shumate as a 2018 Top 10 Attorney for North Carolina

The National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys (NACDA) selected Chris Shumate as a 2018 Top 10 Attorney for North Carolina. The NACDA annually selects the top 10 criminal defense attorneys in each state to recognize for their hard work. The NACDA utilizes a multi-phase process to select its nominations. Nominees are initially made by licensed attorneys or in-house research staff. The sta
09-Feb-18
American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys Selects Shumate Law Offices as a 10 Best Law Firm in North Carolina for 2017

American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys Selects Shumate Law Offices as a 10 Best Law Firm in North Carolina for 2017

The American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys (AIOCLA) is an impartial third-party rating service for legal organizations. The AIOCLA recognizes excellence in the legal field. To be nominated, a firm must: be nominated by the institute, clients, or colleagues; have attained the highest degree of professional achievement in a particular practice area (criminal law); and have impeccable clien
09-Feb-18
NAOPIA nominates Chris Shumate as a 2018 Top 10 Attorney for North Carolina

NAOPIA nominates Chris Shumate as a 2018 Top 10 Attorney for North Carolina

The National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys (NAOPIA) selected Chris Shumate as a 2018 Top 10 Attorney for North Carolina. The NAOPIA utilizes a multi-phase selection process to identify and nominate individuals. Candidates are initially nominated by licensed attorneys or in-house research staff members. The research staff then confirms a nominee meets specific criteria. Fifty candidates

Criminal Law

Breeden Law Office

27-Sep-19
Can I Pay No Child Support If My Ex Agrees?

Can I Pay No Child Support If My Ex Agrees?

One of the biggest issues to resolve when a relationship with children ends is that of child support. Child support is the money paid towards health, education, housing, and general welfare needs of children when their parents separate. While this support typically continues until high... The post Can I Pay No Child Support If My Ex Agrees? appeared first on Breeden Law Office.
20-Sep-19
What to Expect in a Johnson County Family Court Hearing

What to Expect in a Johnson County Family Court Hearing

Have you decided to split from your spouse, adopt a child, or pursue child support? What comes next? Many people have their first encounter with the judicial system through actions in family court. In some jurisdictions, family matters are handled specifically by family courts which... The post What to Expect in a Johnson County Family Court Hearing appeared first on Breeden Law Office.
13-Sep-19
Can I Stop Paying Support If I’m Denied Visitation?

Can I Stop Paying Support If I’m Denied Visitation?

When your relationship with your child’s parent ended there, was likely stress related to settling visitation and child support issues. In a perfect world, everyone complies with the orders, and life goes on. But in the real world, sometimes parents fail to follow court orders.... The post Can I Stop Paying Support If I’m Denied Visitation? appeared first on Breeden Law Office.

Chetson Law - Raleigh

01-Sep-19
Rape: A Lawyer who Defends Against False Accusations

Rape: A Lawyer who Defends Against False Accusations

The #MeToo movement has been a welcome corrective to a society that for too long has ignored substantiated accusations of sexual misconduct. Whether in the workplace or in the personal realm, sexual assault – including harassment, abuse, battery, and rape – should never be tolerated. But, at the same time, in our rush to correct…
01-Sep-19
SafeSport Issues Lifetime Ban

SafeSport Issues Lifetime Ban

SafeSport issued a lifetime ban barring a once-celebrated U.S. figure skating coach from participating in the sport. The ruling came twenty years after the coach’s governing body, U.S. Figure Skating, refused to act to the allegations because, under the national governing body’s rules, the allegations had not been filed in a timely fashion. The allegations…
25-Aug-19
SafeSport Lawyer Responds to Lawsuit

SafeSport Lawyer Responds to Lawsuit

Headquartered in Colorado, SafeSport is a 501(c)(3) organization focused on investigating and stopping emotional, physical, and sexual abuse in various sports organizations. Authorized in 2017 by the Safe Sport Authorization Act, SafeSport “exercise[s] jurisdiction over the corporation, each national governing body, and each paralympic sports organization with regard to safeguarding amateur

Kurtz & Blum

25-Jun-19
Shortage of Ankle Monitoring Devices in Wake County Costing Taxpayers More

Shortage of Ankle Monitoring Devices in Wake County Costing Taxpayers More

Our very own Lindsey Granados is featured in this article discussing the shortage of ankle-monitoring devices in Wake County. Click to read more about the shortage and how it affects not only those who need the devices but also the taxpayer. Source: https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/wake-county-news/shortage-of-ankle-monitoring-devices-in-wake-county-costing-taxpayers-more/ The post Shortage o
10-Apr-19
Kurtz & Blum, PLLC Offers Helpful Information About Fathers’ Rights

Kurtz & Blum, PLLC Offers Helpful Information About Fathers’ Rights

Kurtz & Blum, PLLC, offers helpful information about fathers’ rights in Raleigh. The firm understands the emotional and physical burden that a person experiences during divorce. With this, the firm is ready to help fathers with their legal services. The firm’s legal team also provides information about fathers’ rights with... The post Kurtz & Blum, PLLC Offers Helpful Information About Fa
05-Apr-19
N.C. DMV Has Outdated Records for About 80,000 Drivers

N.C. DMV Has Outdated Records for About 80,000 Drivers

How would you feel if you had worked hard to get your license back after it was suspended, only to have the DMV deny a license renewal years later due to a glitch in its computer system? The DMV will sometimes arbitrarily tell drivers months or years later that they... The post N.C. DMV Has Outdated Records for About 80,000 Drivers appeared first on Kurtz & Blum, PLLC.

Roberts Law Group

30-May-19
The coming crossroads for abortion rights in the United States

The coming crossroads for abortion rights in the United States

A matter of longstanding debate, abortion is back in the news - and it's more divisive than ever. Now that two Trump appointees sit on our nation's highest court, anti-abortion activists (or pro-life, depending on how you look at...
17-May-19
Executive privilege and the Mueller report: A battle of constitutional proportions

Executive privilege and the Mueller report: A battle of constitutional proportions

It's been almost a month since the Justice Department released a highly redacted version of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's long-awaited report. The report contains official findings on the in-depth investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, including...
19-Apr-19
Miranda Mills named NJAC Rising Star in Trial Briefs magazine

Miranda Mills named NJAC Rising Star in Trial Briefs magazine

Attorney Miranda Mills, a partner at Roberts Law Group, was recently featured as a "rising star" in the April 2019 edition of Trial Briefs, the flagship publication of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice. She was previously featured in the...

Arnold & Smith PLLC

08-May-19
Can I Bring My Child to Court?

Can I Bring My Child to Court?

Charlotte DWI Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “If I simply intend to plead guilty, why do I need a lawyer?” A Johnston County court has appeared in the news recently for kicking a woman out of court while she was breastfeeding her baby in a sling, according to WRAL. Danielle Bell needed to appear […]
01-May-19
Chalking Vehicle Tires is a Fourth Amendment Search

Chalking Vehicle Tires is a Fourth Amendment Search

Charlotte DWI Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Can the police search my car without a warrant?” The Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit recently ruled on a case challenging parking enforcement practices of putting chalk on a vehicle’s tire so that they can keep track of how long a vehicle has been parked […]
24-Apr-19
Will ‘Aunt Becky’ Go to Jail?

Will ‘Aunt Becky’ Go to Jail?

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Should I ever plead guilty to a charge?” You have probably heard about “Operation Varsity Blues,” the college admissions scandal that is rocking the nation. Evidence of parents cheating, lying, and bribing their children’s ways into top-level schools around the country has taken the news cycle by […]

Cheshire Parker Schneider & Bryan

26-Nov-18
CPSB Family Law Attorney recognized as a Board Certified Specialist in Family Law

CPSB Family Law Attorney recognized as a Board Certified Specialist in Family Law

Cheshire Parker Schneider & Bryan attorney Ashley L. Oldham was recently recognized as a Board Certified Specialist in Family Law by the North Carolina State Bar . Ms. Oldham concentrates her legal practice in the areas of property division, custody, support and all aspects of military divorce. Her regular practice includes practice in Wake, Cumberland, Harnett, Moore, […] The post CPSB
12-Oct-18
A Change in Military Pension Division: The End of Court-Adjudicated Indemnification – Howell v. Howell

A Change in Military Pension Division: The End of Court-Adjudicated Indemnification – Howell v. Howell

2018 A Change in Military Pension Division: The End of Court-Adjudicated Indemnification – Howell v. Howell by Eliza Grace Lynch EGL Law Review Article- Howell No related content found. The post A Change in Military Pension Division: The End of Court-Adjudicated Indemnification – Howell v. Howell appeared first on Cheshire Parker Schneider.
31-Jul-18
Attorney Brentley Tanner joins CPSB Family Law section as a Partner.

Attorney Brentley Tanner joins CPSB Family Law section as a Partner.

We are excited to announce that Brentley Tanner is joining the Cheshire Parker Family Law section as a partner. He adds an expertise in military law and brings with him two fabulous associates, Ashley Oldham and Kaitlin Kober, and paralegals, Amber Caling and Eliza Lynch. We are thrilled to expand our practice statewide. As part […] The post Attorney Brentley Tanner joins CPSB Family Law

NC Commission for Racial & Ethnic Disparities in t

25-Oct-18
A statement on the formation of the Advisory Commission on Portraits by the by the NC Supreme Court:

A statement on the formation of the Advisory Commission on Portraits by the by the NC Supreme Court:

“As a recent op-ed revealed in the News & Observer this week, the over-sized portrait of Thomas Ruffin, a 19th century NC Supreme Court Justice... The post A statement on the formation of the Advisory Commission on Portraits by the by the NC Supreme Court: appeared first on NC CRED.
15-Jun-18
150th Anniversary of the Ratification of the 14th Amendment

150th Anniversary of the Ratification of the 14th Amendment

JOIN NC COMMISSION ON RACIAL & ETHNIC DISPARITIES IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM FOR #DEFENDTHE14TH This event will inform participants of the historical implications of... The post 150th Anniversary of the Ratification of the 14th Amendment appeared first on NC CRED.
13-Jun-18
NC-CRED, part of the ABA Racial Justice Improvement Project

NC-CRED, part of the ABA Racial Justice Improvement Project

The ABA Racial Justice Improvement Project, Halifax County, and the North Carolina Commission on Racial and Ethnic Disparities (NCCRED) collaborated to work as the North Carolina Task Force in Halifax County. The Task Force focused on identifying discretionary decision points in the adjudication process that contributed to practices adversely impacting people of color and correcting such racially

Clifford Clendenin & O'Hale, LLP

HUGE changes to NC Expunction Laws Give New Hope to Countless Thousands of North Carolinians

HUGE changes to NC Expunction Laws Give New Hope to Countless Thousands of North Carolinians

Effective December 1, 2017, the North Carolina General Assembly has implemented the broadest and possibly most important changes to existing North Carolina expunction laws to date. Senate Bill 445 passed the North Carolina Senate by a 47-2 vote and the House by a 103-2 vote. This bill contains numerous changes, but there are two MASSIVE ... Read More
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

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Hodges Coxe Potter & Phillips, PLLC

27-Sep-19
3 Foodborne Illness Drivers

3 Foodborne Illness Drivers

The three drivers behind more reported outbreaks of foodborne illness include: convenience, imported foods and … well, you might be surprised by the third here: https://letamericaknow.com/view_feature_ysk.php?memberid=22871&orderid=957&issueid=1904#
14-Jul-19
Motorcycle Insurance

Motorcycle Insurance

Know what you are getting into before buying a motorcycle. Take an accredited safety course from the Motorcycle Safety Foundation and be sure your insurance is adequate, NOT just the cheapest policy out there. https://bit.ly/2WcnSCI
12-Jul-19
Supersport Bikes

Supersport Bikes

Supersport bikes are often the cycle of choice for the younger crowd, but they are also the most dangerous. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, supersport bikes account for over half of all fatal crashes involving motorcycle drivers. https://bit.ly/2KugmzN

Daggett Shuler

08-Aug-19
Daggett Shuler’s Backpack Program to Be Discussed on Triad Today

Daggett Shuler’s Backpack Program to Be Discussed on Triad Today

On Saturday, August 10th, David Daggett will appear on Triad Today to discuss the Daggett Shuler, Attorneys at Law’s 2019 Backpack Program. Winston-Salem Police Chief Catrina Thompson will be David’s guest. The Triad Today program airs on WXLV ABC45 and WMYV My48. For the fifth year in a row, Daggett Shuler, in conjunction with the Winston-Salem Police Department, will...
05-Aug-19
Tips for Back-to-School Safety

Tips for Back-to-School Safety

It’s hard to believe, but it’s just about that time again – summer is coming to an end. This can only mean one thing: school starts soon. But while parents may be rejoicing, there are certain things to know for keeping your children safe this school year. Here are tips for three different areas of...
01-Aug-19
Social Security Disability Celebrates 63rd Anniversary

Social Security Disability Celebrates 63rd Anniversary

Before 1930, state-sponsored insurance against job-related injuries, sickness, unemployment, and injury was common in Europe. This was followed by U.S. Progressive Era social scientists and social workers advocating for the same insurance for the American people. This led to the creation of the Social Security Act (SSA). Not long after that, many U.S. political figures...

Hopler Wilims & Hanna PLLC

19-Jun-19
Bank Account Beneficiary Rules for Estate Planning

Bank Account Beneficiary Rules for Estate Planning

It is incredibly common for people to own a bank account of some type at their death. The ways in which bank accounts are distributed or transferred after a death depends on what type of account it is. There are several different types of accounts and some may not require a formal estate in order […] The post Bank Account Beneficiary Rules for Estate Planning appeared first on Hopler, Wilms,
28-May-19
How Legal Insurance Came to One Woman’s Rescue Without Costing Her Money

How Legal Insurance Came to One Woman’s Rescue Without Costing Her Money

The post How Legal Insurance Came to One Woman’s Rescue Without Costing Her Money appeared first on Hopler, Wilms, & Hanna.
23-Jan-19
How do You Lawfully Transfer the Title of a Vehicle Someone Left Behind?

How do You Lawfully Transfer the Title of a Vehicle Someone Left Behind?

The post How do You Lawfully Transfer the Title of a Vehicle Someone Left Behind? appeared first on Hopler, Wilms, & Hanna.

Kirk Sanders Law

03-May-19
Partitions in North Carolina

Partitions in North Carolina

Tags: NC Partition Attorneysnc partition statuteHere is some basic information on partition actions. What is a partition action? This type of litigation is a special proceeding filed with the Clerk of Court when multiple property owners (more than 1) own a property and disagree how to handle the property. What type of disagreement? Perhaps one owner wants to sell. In another situation, one ow
11-Dec-18
Lake Norman Lake Front Property - PARTITION FINISHED

Lake Norman Lake Front Property - PARTITION FINISHED

Tags: lake norman real estate; lakefront for sale NCLake Norman Property (lake front) Sale – THIS PROPERTY IS SOLD. Iredell County (18 SP 383) Address: *** Bridgewater Ln. Tax parcel Id (REDACTED POST CLOSING) Tax Value $312,000. Appraisal (2018) valued at $365,000. * Please note, this was an appraisal done for a specific person. All bidders must rely on their own judgment and the opinion of
02-Oct-18
Foreclosure Sale: 2709 Polo Road (Forsyth County)

Foreclosure Sale: 2709 Polo Road (Forsyth County)

Tags: Foreclosure Sale Forsyth CountyNotice of Sale of Real Property (Foreclosure) Sale Date: 11/7/18 at Forsyth County Courthouse Time: 11:00 am Address of Property: 2709 Polo Road, Winston-Salem NC Tax Parcel: 6816-46-2887 Forsyth County File: 18 SP 121 **Do not call the Trustee for advice or information. If you have questions, seek legal advice from your attorney.** This is a foreclosure

Brazil & Burke, P.A.

23-Apr-19
Losing Your License for Speeding: Your NC Traffic Ticket Cheat Sheet

Losing Your License for Speeding: Your NC Traffic Ticket Cheat Sheet

Asheville traffic attorney Margaret TeichMargaret Teich is an attorney representing clients from all over Western North Carolina in a variety of criminal cases, like speeding, reckless driving, possession of marijuana, simple assault and more.The call comes at least once a week: A driver was just keeping up with traffic on 240 in Asheville or driving down Cowee Mountain.Soon, she saw blue lights i
08-Feb-19
Brazil & Burke & Go Local Week 2019

Brazil & Burke & Go Local Week 2019

Asheville traffic attorney Margaret Teich Have blue lights in the rear view gotten your heart racing lately? You could waste a whole day standing in line at the Buncombe County Courthouse just for the privilege of paying for your speeding ticket ...... but our Valentine to you will give you the good kind of butterflies in your stomach! Go Local Week happil
16-Apr-18
It Was Never About Water Fountains, And It's Not About Bathrooms, Either.

It Was Never About Water Fountains, And It's Not About Bathrooms, Either.

This month, I had the privilege of serving as Editor of Trial Briefs Magazine, a magazine published by the North Carolina Advocates for Justice and written by trial lawyers for trial lawyers. In this issue, a staggeringly talented array of authors provide insight and analysis on practice areas under the broader topic of LGBTQ civil rights issues. As an author, I took on HB2, HB142, and the le

Kurtz & Blum, PLLC

10-Apr-19
Kurtz & Blum, PLLC Offers Helpful Information About Fathers’ Rights

Kurtz & Blum, PLLC Offers Helpful Information About Fathers’ Rights

Kurtz & Blum, PLLC, offers helpful information about fathers’ rights in Raleigh. The firm understands the emotional and physical burden that a person experiences during divorce. With this, the firm is ready to help fathers with their legal services. The firm’s legal team also provides information about fathers’ rights with... The post Kurtz & Blum, PLLC Offers Helpful Information About Fa
05-Apr-19
N.C. DMV Has Outdated Records for About 80,000 Drivers

N.C. DMV Has Outdated Records for About 80,000 Drivers

How would you feel if you had worked hard to get your license back after it was suspended, only to have the DMV deny a license renewal years later due to a glitch in its computer system? The DMV will sometimes arbitrarily tell drivers months or years later that they... The post N.C. DMV Has Outdated Records for About 80,000 Drivers appeared first on Kurtz & Blum.
01-Apr-19
Guardianships vs. Power of Attorneys … How do you know which is best for you?

Guardianships vs. Power of Attorneys … How do you know which is best for you?

What Is Guardianship? Guardianship is a legal relationship in which a person or agency is appointed by the court to make decisions and act on behalf of a person who has been deemed and adjudicated incompetent by the court. Legal incompetence is defined as the lack of mental capacity and... The post Guardianships vs. Power of Attorneys … How do you know which is best for you? appeared first on Kurt

NCAJ Blog

09-Apr-19
NCAJ Attorneys Protect Your Rights: April 2019 edition

NCAJ Attorneys Protect Your Rights: April 2019 edition

by Robby Jessup NCAJ attorneys & other NCAJ legal professionals protect the citizens of North Carolina who have been harmed. For a snapshot of their work, read NCAJ’s April 2019 Verdicts, Settlements and Dispositions column, linked below. Congratulations to … Continue reading →
26-Mar-19
NCAJ Convention 2019: Revitalizing+ Retooling Our Community

NCAJ Convention 2019: Revitalizing+ Retooling Our Community

by Adrienne Blocker, Convention Co-Chair Convention Co-Chair Darrin Jordan of Whitley, Jordan & Inge, P.A. and I look forward to welcoming you to NCAJ’s Annual Convention which runs from June 20 – 23, 2019 at the Hotel Ballast in … Continue reading →
12-Feb-19
NCAJ Women’s Caucus Retreat – Join us!

NCAJ Women’s Caucus Retreat – Join us!

by Melissa Abrams, NCAJ Women’s Caucus Chair The NCAJ Women’s Caucus FIRST ANNUAL retreat is quickly approaching. The retreat (Feb 28-March 1) offers a full-day seminar containing a range of topics to build and improve your practice taught … Continue reading →

Younce, Vtipil & Baznik, P.A.

06-Mar-19
Younce, Vtipil, & Baznik, P.A., Provides Board Certified Raleigh Workers’ Compensation Attorneys

Younce, Vtipil, & Baznik, P.A., Provides Board Certified Raleigh Workers’ Compensation Attorneys

Younce, Vtipil, & Baznik, P.A., is proud to have two lawyers who are North Carolina board-certified workers’ compensation specialists. The attorneys bring a high level of professionalism and knowledge about workers’ compensation law to each case they handle. They understand that being injured and out of work can cause financial... The post Younce, Vtipil, & Baznik, P.A., Provides Board Ce
22-Feb-19
OSHA’s Top Ten Violations of 2018 and How They Can Lead To Injury

OSHA’s Top Ten Violations of 2018 and How They Can Lead To Injury

The annual list of the top 10 most frequently cited OSHA safety standard violations in U.S. workplaces features many familiar hazards and one workplace safety standard on the list for the first time. Patrick Kapust, deputy director of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Directorate of Enforcement Programs, told the NSC’s Safety+Health magazine that the... The post OSHA’s Top Ten Vi
17-Jan-19
Younce, Vtipil, & Baznik, P.A., Announces Scholarship Contest to Help Students Attend College

Younce, Vtipil, & Baznik, P.A., Announces Scholarship Contest to Help Students Attend College

Younce, Vtipil, & Baznik, P.A., is pleased to announce a 2019 Scholarship Essay Contest to help some deserving young people in North Carolina with college expenses. Our attorneys understand the impact that education can have in changing lives and we want to help. The personal injury and workers’ compensation law firm is sponsoring an... The post Younce, Vtipil, & Baznik, P.A., Announces S

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 …

The Law Offices of Attorney Timothy J. Pavone, PLL

Don't Bother with Small Claims Court

Don't Bother with Small Claims Court
FAQ: When Someone is Arrested

FAQ: When Someone is Arrested
The Law Offices of Attorney Timothy J. Pavone, PLLC: FAQ and Answers By Timothy Pavone, a North Carolina Car Accident Attorney

The Law Offices of Attorney Timothy J. Pavone, PLLC: FAQ and Answers By Timothy Pavone, a North Carolina Car Accident Attorney

Family Law

Breeden Law Office

27-Sep-19
Can I Pay No Child Support If My Ex Agrees?

Can I Pay No Child Support If My Ex Agrees?

One of the biggest issues to resolve when a relationship with children ends is that of child support. Child support is the money paid towards health, education, housing, and general welfare needs of children when their parents separate. While this support typically continues until high... The post Can I Pay No Child Support If My Ex Agrees? appeared first on Breeden Law Office.
20-Sep-19
What to Expect in a Johnson County Family Court Hearing

What to Expect in a Johnson County Family Court Hearing

Have you decided to split from your spouse, adopt a child, or pursue child support? What comes next? Many people have their first encounter with the judicial system through actions in family court. In some jurisdictions, family matters are handled specifically by family courts which... The post What to Expect in a Johnson County Family Court Hearing appeared first on Breeden Law Office.
13-Sep-19
Can I Stop Paying Support If I’m Denied Visitation?

Can I Stop Paying Support If I’m Denied Visitation?

When your relationship with your child’s parent ended there, was likely stress related to settling visitation and child support issues. In a perfect world, everyone complies with the orders, and life goes on. But in the real world, sometimes parents fail to follow court orders.... The post Can I Stop Paying Support If I’m Denied Visitation? appeared first on Breeden Law Office.

Charlotte Divorce Law

25-Sep-19
Does Remarriage or Cohabitation Affect Alimony and Child Support in North Carolina?

Does Remarriage or Cohabitation Affect Alimony and Child Support in North Carolina?

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “Can I get the judge to order my spouse to pay my attorney’s fees in a property division case?” A story of a woman who divorced her husband and found love with her wedding DJ can inspire many who do not feel happy in their […]
11-Sep-19
Divorcing Military Personnel: Special Considerations for Children

Divorcing Military Personnel: Special Considerations for Children

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What are my custody rights if the other parent moves?” Whether you are in the military, or you have a spouse who is in the military, you experience particular strains to your marriage that not every couple does. Dealing with the high-pressure work and the […]
28-Aug-19
Things to Consider Before Entering Into a Prenuptial Agreement

Things to Consider Before Entering Into a Prenuptial Agreement

Board Certified Family Law Specialist Matt Arnold answers the question: “What does a “No-Fault’ divorce mean in NC?” You work hard and have achieved your desired level of success. It is understandable that you would want to protect your assets. For many, the decision to enter into a prenuptial agreement is not an easy one. […]

Myers Law Firm

02-Jul-19
Compensation Explained: What Can I Receive From My Injury Case?

Compensation Explained: What Can I Receive From My Injury Case?

Have you been injured in a car crash or another incident where someone else’s negligence is to blame? If so, ... The post Compensation Explained: What Can I Receive From My Injury Case? appeared first on Myers Law Firm.
18-Jun-19
No One Got a Ticket in the Crash — Can I Still File an Injury Claim?

No One Got a Ticket in the Crash — Can I Still File an Injury Claim?

Tickets and police reports can be useful evidence for supporting a personal injury claim and proving the other driver was ... The post No One Got a Ticket in the Crash — Can I Still File an Injury Claim? appeared first on Myers Law Firm.
04-Jun-19
5 Child Custody Myths, Debunked

5 Child Custody Myths, Debunked

In 2015, more than a quarter of all children under 21 years of age had a parent living outside of ... The post 5 Child Custody Myths, Debunked appeared first on Myers Law Firm.

Graham Nuckolls Conner Law

14-Jul-17
A legal separation may benefit you before divorce

A legal separation may benefit you before divorce

If you and your spouse do not want to get a divorce but do want to live apart, you may wish to consider a legal separation. This process has the potential to be helpful if someone wants to consider...
04-Jul-17
You can cope with divorce by taking these 3 steps

You can cope with divorce by taking these 3 steps

Separation and divorce are hard on individuals. It's not just the financial expense of divorce that makes it so frustrating. There is emotional turmoil and physical strain. A lack of sleep, depression or other factors can make dealing with...
30-Jun-17
A parenting plan for babies must consider their needs first

A parenting plan for babies must consider their needs first

When a child is very young, it can be hard to separate him or her from the mother. Despite that being true, both mothers and fathers deserve time with their babies, even if the decide to get a divorce....

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Randall & Stump

26-Aug-19
What Makes Evidence in an NC Criminal Case Inadmissible?

What Makes Evidence in an NC Criminal Case Inadmissible?

A basic principle of the U.S. criminal justice system is that a prosecutor must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt to convict someone accused of a crime. Evidence is the foundation for meeting this burden, and it’s also essential to the defense of an accused... The post What Makes Evidence in an NC Criminal Case Inadmissible? appeared first on Randall & Stump, PLLC.
21-Aug-19
What Makes a Crime a Federal Offense?

What Makes a Crime a Federal Offense?

Federal crimes involve conduct that, for various reasons, proceeds through the U.S. court system instead of being governed by North Carolina criminal laws. The distinction is important, since the process is much more complicated if you’re facing charges for a federal offense. Plus, the potential... The post What Makes a Crime a Federal Offense? appeared first on Randall & Stump, PLLC.
19-Aug-19
What Is My Truck Accident Claim Worth?

What Is My Truck Accident Claim Worth?

Due to their massive size and weight, trucks almost always cause serious accidents. If you sustain an injury in a truck accident, you may be wondering, “what is my truck accident claim worth?” There is no hard answer to this question, as there are a... The post What Is My Truck Accident Claim Worth? appeared first on Randall & Stump, PLLC.

Social Security

Bridgman Law Offices

01-Aug-19
Can I get SSD benefits if I have schizophrenia?

Can I get SSD benefits if I have schizophrenia?

People in North Carolina who are suffering from mental illness are granted greater freedom to admit they need help and seek treatment for the problem today than they were in the past. This is true across the nation. Whereas...
25-Jul-19
Residual functional capacity, my work abilities, and SSD benefits

Residual functional capacity, my work abilities, and SSD benefits

Residual functional capacity (RFC) is a key factor when North Carolina residents are seeking Social Security disability benefits. Being disabled and saying that the issues that are part of the disability is frequently insufficient to automatically get approved for...
18-Jul-19
Who pays if I need to travel for a test to get SSI benefits?

Who pays if I need to travel for a test to get SSI benefits?

When people in North Carolina are 65 and older and are confronted with disability or blindness and have limited income and resources, Supplemental Security Income is a viable option to obtain the compensation needed to make ends meet and...

Bishop Law Firm

24-Jun-19
Disability Ratings in NC Workers’ Compensation

Disability Ratings in NC Workers’ Compensation

This post discusses Disability Ratings in NC Workers’ Compensation cases. A rating is an integral part of any settlement discussion in workers’ compensation but what is it, who makes this rating and when does it happen? What are Disability Ratings in NC Workers’ Compensation? Your disability rating is a percentage loss in functionality of the [...] The post Disability Ratings in NC Workers
17-Jun-19
Ways to Prove NC Pain and Suffering Damages

Ways to Prove NC Pain and Suffering Damages

This post addresses ways to prove NC Pain and Suffering Damages in personal injury cases. You’ve probably heard or searched the phrase “pain and suffering” to grasp what, exactly, it means for your personal injury case. And you’ve probably found that there is no concrete or clear definition of what constitutes “pain and suffering.” It helps [...] The post Ways to Prove NC Pain and Sufferin
10-Jun-19
Back Injuries and NC Workers’ Compensation

Back Injuries and NC Workers’ Compensation

This post discusses Back injuries and NC Workers’ Compensation. Unfortunately for workers, back injuries are the third most frequent part of the body injured at work. In 2017, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, workers hurt their backs 148,780 times. This equates to 407 workers injuring their back every day in the United States. [...] The post Back Injuries and NC Workers’ Compen

Hardison & Cochran

11-Apr-19
Is It Illegal to Talk on the Phone While Driving in North Carolina?

Is It Illegal to Talk on the Phone While Driving in North Carolina?

It is a common question that people have because of the growing awareness of cell phone use and efforts to curb distracted driving. The answer is: “It depends.” Drivers under age 18 in North Carolina are generally prohibited from talking… The post Is It Illegal to Talk on the Phone While Driving in North Carolina? appeared first on Hardison and Cochran, Attorneys at Law.
09-Apr-19
Hardison & Cochran Sponsors Carolina Mudcats Baseball Club

Hardison & Cochran Sponsors Carolina Mudcats Baseball Club

It’s springtime and that means it is time for a new season of Carolina Mudcats baseball! Hardison & Cochran, Attorneys at Law is proud to be a sponsor of the Carolina Mudcats, and we are looking forward to opening night… The post Hardison & Cochran Sponsors Carolina Mudcats Baseball Club appeared first on Hardison and Cochran, Attorneys at Law.
09-Apr-19
Pedestrian Fatalities in North Carolina Spiked In 2018

Pedestrian Fatalities in North Carolina Spiked In 2018

A new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) says the U.S. suffered the most pedestrian fatalities in nearly 30 years in 2018 after a 4 percent increase from the number of pedestrian deaths in car accidents recorded in 2017. The… The post Pedestrian Fatalities in North Carolina Spiked In 2018 appeared first on Hardison and Cochran, Attorneys at Law.

Morton Disability Law

14-Nov-18
Business 40 to Close on November 17, 2018

Business 40 to Close on November 17, 2018

The NC Department of Transportation (DOT) is closing Business 40 on Saturday, November 17 at 6 am between Peters Creek Parkway and U.S. 52 as part of the Business 40 improvement project. Our office is located at the Baptist Hospital exit on Business 40 so if you have an appointment with us and live east of Winston-Salem, you s
07-May-18
Social Security Administration Proposes New Musculoskeletal Listings

Social Security Administration Proposes New Musculoskeletal Listings

In today's Federal Register, the Social Security Administration has proposed a massive rewrite of the listings for musculoskeletal impairments used in the evaluation of disability. These listings were last revised in November 2001.Interestingly, Social Security did not consult with experts outside the Administration in develop
03-May-18
Social Security to Create New Record System to Combat Fraud

Social Security to Create New Record System to Combat Fraud

The Social Security Administration has published a notice in today's Federal Register of its intent to establish a new records system that will collect information designed to identify fraud:"In accordance with the Privacy Act, we are issuing public notice of our intent to establish a new system of records entitled, Anti-Fraud

Employment Law

Edelstein & Payne

29-May-19
Get the Video: Obtaining Law Enforcement Recordings in North Carolina Superior Court

Get the Video: Obtaining Law Enforcement Recordings in North Carolina Superior Court

A step-by-step procedural guide to obtaining North Carolina custodial law enforcement recordings, including body worn and dashboard camera footage.
29-May-19
Edelstein & Payne Presenting Know Your Rights Conference to Fire Fighters and Paramedics in Statesville

Edelstein & Payne Presenting Know Your Rights Conference to Fire Fighters and Paramedics in Statesville

Edelstein & Payne lawyers will present information regarding several legal issues relevant to North Carolina fire fighters, paramedics, and other local government employees at an upcoming "Know Your Rights" seminar in Statesville, North Carolina.
27-May-19
DWI Evidence Suppressed for Bad Traffic Stop

DWI Evidence Suppressed for Bad Traffic Stop

A traffic stop based upon an anonymous tip must be supported by law enforcement observations that confirm its reliability. The North Carolina Court of Appeals recently ruled that DWI evidence discovered after a traffic stop based upon an anonymous tip must be suppressed because no such corroborating observations were made.

Higgins Benjamin

26-Apr-19
Judge Bob Hunter Joins the Firm

Judge Bob Hunter Joins the Firm

Higgins Benjamin, PLLC, is pleased to announce that Judge Robert N. “Bob” Hunter Jr. is rejoining the firm. His practice will focus on alternative dispute resolution, federal and state appeals, and election law, effective April 1, 2019. Hunter has recently been appointed to the American Arbitration Association Commercial Disputes panel and has been a certified […]
01-Feb-19
Higgins Benjamin Has Three Attorneys on 2019 Super Lawyers List

Higgins Benjamin Has Three Attorneys on 2019 Super Lawyers List

Three attorneys from Higgins Benjamin have been selected to the 2019 North Carolina Super Lawyers® List. Each 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®. Those selected to the 2018 North Carolina Super Lawyers® list include: […]
31-Jan-18
Attorneys from Higgins Benjamin Named to 2018 North Carolina Super Lawyer List

Attorneys from Higgins Benjamin Named to 2018 North Carolina Super Lawyer List

Higgins Benjamin is pleased to announce that three (3) of its attorneys have been selected to the 2018 North Carolina Super Lawyers® List. Each 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®. Those selected to the […]

Eminent Domain

Sever Storey

05-Apr-19
Oneida County Considering Eminent Domain for Downtown Utica Hospital Project

Oneida County Considering Eminent Domain for Downtown Utica Hospital Project

It seems like all over the country, large institutions like universities and hospitals are constantly expanding into their surroundings and changing the character of their neighborhoods. For many property owners, the boost in property values provided by new institutional development is often tempered by the fear that sprawl is eventually going to force them out. … Continue reading "Oneida Co
04-Apr-19
Landowners Fight Back as Lower Merion School District Uses Eminent Domain to Seize Land

Landowners Fight Back as Lower Merion School District Uses Eminent Domain to Seize Land

According to a report in the Main Line Times, two landowners in Villanova, Pennsylvania, are fighting back after the Lower Merion School District voted to use eminent domain to seize their property for playing field space for a proposed middle school. The property owners, through their attorney, filed preliminary objections to the district’s plan to … Continue reading "Landowners Fight Back
29-Mar-19
Will Elderly Indiana Residents Lose Their Homes?

Will Elderly Indiana Residents Lose Their Homes?

Several elderly residents of a Yorktown, Indiana, neighborhood are gearing up for a fight to protect their properties. The residents live in near Morrow’s Meadow, and they include an 81-year-old widow, a 90-year-old woman, and a couple who bought their house 52 years ago. Now, they could lose their properties because the town wants to … Continue reading "Will Elderly Indiana Residents Lose T

Taking Land Blog

07-Jul-17
Beltway Construction Dates Move Closer

Beltway Construction Dates Move Closer

As the Forsyth County Northern Beltway inverse condemnation cases move through the litigation stage, the construction timeline also advance. The Northern Beltway consists of two main divisions: the Western leg & the Eastern leg. The western leg’s mapping and recording stretches from US 52 at Bethania Rural Hall Rd interchange to Clemmons and I-40. The […] The post Beltway Construct
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

Consumer Law

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 …