Call Us 919-240-4054Bike Month (#bikemonth) provides many opportunities all over the state for fun bike events – from family rides and kids bike rodeos to charity events and pro races. It’s also a great time to educate drivers about cyclists’ rights and to educate cyclists about safe practices on the road. Preventing crashes and accidents is an important […]
Ask an expert: Should I report getting hurt at work, even if I was injured while playing around?
Answer: Yes. You should report the injury AND tell the truth about how it occurred – even if you know the injury is totally your fault. In North Carolina, the workers’ comp rules require you to have an injury by accident during a break in a worker’s normal routine in order for you to qualify for benefits. It […]
Trustworthy non-profit for victims of crime established
Thanks to the National Compassion Fund, helping the victims of the Fort Hood tragedy is as easy as sending a text. Created by the National Center for Victims of Crime to help the victims of mass casualty crimes such as the shooting at Fort Hood or the Aurora movie theater massacre, the National Compassion Fund […]
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week 2014
Once again CJG is observing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week by providing information about resources available for victims of crime. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the federal Victims of Crime Act. The Act provides funding to educate crime victims about how to get help. It also funds direct assistance and compensation for victims of […]
Free legal help for victims of NC Eugenics Program
Valerie Johnson is among the dozens of attorneys across the state offering their services to victims of North Carolina’s Eugenics Program. Lawyers with the North Carolina Advocates for Justice are working to give people who were forcibly sterilized some dignity in the face of loss. New legislation offers financial compensation to the surviving victims of […]
New rules would further burden injured workers
Getting benefits after you are injured at work may get a lot harder thanks to some new rules written by the North Carolina Industrial Commission. One significant and unfortunate proposal is that workers may be asked to pay for the right to get their benefits under the law. Most of the cost burden fell on […]
CJG partner to give orders at Boot Camp for future lawyers
CJG Partner Valerie Johnson will be giving marching orders to some future lawyers on April 4. The Transition-to-Practice Boot Camp held by UNC Law School’s Career Development Office, is an intensive career prep session aimed at teaching soon-to-be-attorneys how to succeed in the practical aspects of running a business. Valerie will be sharing her expertise with […]
David Weiss wins further review of lethal injection procedures in NC Court of Appeals case
Last week, the NC Court of Appeals issued a decision in Robinson v. Shanahan, a case filed on behalf of four death row inmates that challenged the legality of the method of capital punishment in North Carolina. Originally, the lawsuit focused on whether a three-drug method of execution was constitutional. However, while the appeal was pending, […]
Inventing the safer ride
Inspired by the safety hazards that threaten all modern cyclists, bike enthusiasts are finding ways to employ technology to make or a safer, and at times more audible ride. Cyclist Jonathan Lansey used a Kickstarter campaign to fund the production of a bike horn loud enough to alert drivers of a cyclist’s presence. The horn, […]
U.S. Supreme Court issues an important whistleblower decision
The U.S. Supreme Court issued an important new whistleblower decision in Lawson v. FMR LLC. In the case, two individuals alleged that they were fired after reporting fraudulent practices by a company that advises mutual funds. Under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, enacted in the wake of the Enron scandal, employees of public companies may not be fired for blowing […]
