Call Us 919-240-4054The Governor and the NC Legislature want to add two new NC Supreme Court seats in a last-minute legislative session! The session is supposed to be about Hurricane Matthew relief, but could also add new Justices to be appointed by Gov. McCrory in his last days in office. In November, Judge Michael Morgan won his […]
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It is essential that we have North Carolina Court of Appeals and Supreme Court judges who are fair to all sides in interpreting our laws, including our employment, workers’ compensation, and negligence laws. There are several fine individuals running for judge in the November 8, 2016 general election. The following candidates are very qualified and […]
Staying Covered During the Storm: 5 Things to Know about Insurance and Natural Disaster
It has been nearly a month since Hurricane Matthew hit North Carolina’s coast. Our thoughts go out to the thousands who are still recovering from extensive damage and, in particular, flooding from the storm. In addition to the emotional loss of those who were injured or lost their lives during the storm, it is estimated that […]
Judicial Elections Start Today and They are Very Important.
It is essential that we have North Carolina Court of Appeals and Supreme Court judges who are fair to all sides in interpreting our laws, including our employment, workers’ compensation, and negligence laws. There are several fine individuals running for judge in the November 8, 2016 general election. The following candidates are very qualified and […]
Local Railroad Company to Pay for Disability Discrimination
Attorney Meghan Deutsch-Blanco reached a settlement on behalf of a wrongfully terminated North Carolina railroad worker this month. The railroad agreed to pay for violating the Americans with Disabilities Act or “ADA.” The ADA is the law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in many areas of public life. In the workplace, the ADA requires […]
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Six essential questions to ask before you hire a cleaning company
Congratulations! You have finally arrived at the point in life where you are ready to hire someone to clean your house. You have worked long and hard to get here. Just as you have taken yourself seriously to earn the money to hire someone, you should take your search for a housekeeper seriously as well. […]
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Beat the heat! How to stay safe when the temperature rises.
This week is a scorcher!! From New York all the way to North Carolina, the National Weather Service has issued warnings of a heat wave on the east coast. In addition to staying indoors and out of the sun, here are some tips for safety in the heat. On the job WATER: Be sure […]
Victory in the Fight for Strippers’ Rights
Last week the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a unanimous decision protecting the employment rights of exotic dancers under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and Maryland wage and hour laws. The decision upheld a previous district court ruling in Maryland finding that the group of dancer plaintiffs were employees, not independent contractors, and […]