A longstanding rule developed by the North Carolina courts generally prohibits a non-attorney from representing a corporation or other business entity in the courts. In the leading case on this issue, Lexis-Nexis, Division of… Read More
A beneficiary named under a decedent’s will or a beneficiary under the laws of intestate succession may have the ability to challenge a subsequent will or codicil (i.e., will amendment) executed by the decedent if… Read More
Employees injured on the job may be owed compensation under the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act. While workers’ compensation is a “no-fault” system, there are some exceptions. For example, in North Carolina, in general, if… Read More
An agent acting under a power of attorney, also known as an “attorney-in-fact,” is a fiduciary. A fiduciary owes the highest standard of care and loyalty to the principal. As a fiduciary, the agent usually… Read More
A recently released report commissioned by the Department of Transportation, identifies an $836 billion backlog of unmet capital investment needs for the nation’s highways and bridges. The 2015 Status of the Nation’s Highways, Bridges and… Read More
The start of a new year is a time for us to reflect on what we would like to accomplish in the coming year and resolve to implement changes in our lives necessary to accomplish… Read More
60 Minutes has been investigating ADA suits. If they do a follow-up story next year on ADA suits relevant to websites, will your company be surprised? See my article on How Do I Know If… Read More
The immediate period following the death of a loved one is a difficult time. Often loved ones are tasked with planning memorial services, making burial arrangements, and hosting friends and family who wish to convey… Read More
Millions of Americans will go to the polls today to choose, among other officials, the next President of the United States. While the power to choose our own leaders is certainly remarkable in its own… Read More
The U.S. Department of Labor recently issued its Final Rule implementing Executive Order 13706 requiring certain types of contractors with the federal government to provide their employees with up to 7 days (56 hours) of… Read More
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