The North Carolina General Assembly recently passed a bill that provides a number of regulations for Uber and similar ride-sharing companies, such as Lyft and Sidecar. Governor Pat McCrory signed the bill, “An Act to… Read More
We’ve all been there. Walking on the sidewalk, minding our own business, when all of the sudden, our foot catches the corner of the curb and down we go. Or you’re late for a meeting… Read More
Earlier this year, Senator Susan Collins, R-Maine, introduced legislation that would suspend the current FMCSA hours-of-service requirement that commercial truck drivers take two periods off between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. during their required 34-hour… Read More
With the arrival of “ridesharing” mobile applications such as Uber and Lyft to the Raleigh-Durham area, consumers have access to easy Triangle travel but should be aware of potential risks and liability of the driver.… Read More
On April 24, 2014, the North Carolina State Bar issued Proposed 2014 Formal Ethics Opinion 5, “Advising a Civil Litigation Client about Social Media.” This proposed opinion explores an attorney’s ethical obligations when advising a… Read More
In North Carolina, where a federal statute is not indicated, retaliatory discharge tort claims are governed by the Retaliatory Employment Discrimination Act (REDA). The core of the statute is contained in N.C. Gen. Stat. §… Read More
The American Trucking Association (ATA) recently highlighted data released from the United States Census Bureau and the Bureau of Transportation Statistics identifying trucking as the dominant mode for moving freight in the United States. In… Read More
It is not unusual for a husband or wife to transfer assets at their death to someone other than their spouse. The surviving spouse may not need the asset, the asset may be a family… Read More
The North Carolina Department of Revenue has issued a new Form NC-4, Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate. All North Carolina employees subject to withholding must complete and provide the new Form NC-4 to their employers. If… Read More
As trial attorneys, we believe in the inherent fairness of the court process. We also believe that truth and justice will prevail. Why? Of all the valid reasons – competent and experienced judges, attorneys who… Read More