Because many cases survive after trial to live another day in court on appeal, trial attorneys fear and respect properly preserving the record for appeal. But appellate litigators pay utmost attention to the record itself—the… Read More
In this blog: Generally, employers can require employees to receive an available vaccine as a condition of continued employment. If the mandatory vaccination policy tends to exclude employees with disabilities from the workplace, the employer… Read More
Defining Probate Have you ever been lost without directions? It is very frustrating. The death of a loved one can have that same feeling. A common and understandable question is simply – what do I… Read More
We are all familiar with the news that illegal substances, alcohol, prescription drugs, and even household chemicals used in ways not intended by the manufacturer are being abused in our society. You may have witnessed… Read More
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provides for a number of tax figures to be adjusted annually to reflect cost-of-living adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index for the 12-month period ending the previous August… Read More
Universal Citations: Coming [REALLY] Soon to Briefs Near You On November 23, 2020, the Supreme Court of North Carolina published a press release, reminding practitioners that universal citations’ red carpet debut was on track to… Read More
Steps to take when an employee reports a work injury: Make detailed notes about how the injury occurred, and (if possible) obtain written witness statements. Have the employee complete and sign an accident report. Notify… Read More
The year 2020 has brought lots of changes, including amendments to Rule 30(b)(6) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The changes took effect starting December 1, 2020 and will have important implications on deposition… Read More
In a succinct November 30, 2020, opinion by Judge Catherine C. Eagles, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina held that business interruption losses incurred as a result of government orders… Read More
Recently, I was interviewed by an industry analyst who was studying trends in the transportation industry. We are both long-time observers of the industry, so we spoke the same language and the interview flowed with… Read More