Sometimes judges in North Carolina don’t get the respect they should. They often have large caseloads. They have to know the law in lots of different areas. And most have to run for office every eight years. It takes time to go through that process, and when judges run statewide, they have to cover a […]
North Carolina
Stop the Court Packing Plan!
The 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 […]
Are North Carolina workplace deaths really down?
Recently the North Carolina Department of Labor reported, and it was noted in the press, that workplace fatalities in the state had declined to an all-time low of 23 during the year 2013. However, the low numbers may be more from a change in the way the Department of Labor counts the deaths, and not […]
NC Senate Bill 205 is bad for workers
A trucker once said, “Everything in your house came on a truck – including the house.” North Carolinians rely on men and women who carry the goods that we need and want. They work long hours and suffer serious accidents at an alarming rate. Workers’ compensation covers truck drivers when they are injured in the […]
Valerie Johnson honored by the College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers
Johnson & Groninger attorney Valerie Johnson was inducted into the American Bar Association College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers at its 9th Annual Induction Dinner, held in Naples, Florida in March. Valerie’s practice focuses heavily on representing North Carolina workers and their rights. She has a particular interest in fighting for the rights of injured workers, and […]
Sex abuse victims at Carolina Friends come forward 40 years later
The Carolina Friends School (CFS) has announced they have learned about sexual misconduct between a former principal and students 40 years ago. The Durham-based Quaker school first heard of the misconduct in 2012. An independent investigation revealed five victims who were former students, including one student who said they were touched inappropriately by a former teacher. […]