North Carolina supports awareness of elder abuse
Abuse of the elderly by caregivers, family members, financial advisers, and other heartless perpetrators is a widespread problem that is even more distressing because it is often invisible. [...]
New North Carolina Uniform Power of Attorney Act takes effect
“Power of attorney” is the phrase meaning the authority to an agent to act for another person in legal or financial affairs. You attorney will help you to prepare a legal document granting power [...]
North Carolina drone injuries and tough drone laws
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has issued a reminder about drone flying guidelines as drones continue to cause safety and privacy concerns across the country. Two new [...]
North Carolina law and workplace sexual harassment
The nation watched in horrified fascination last fall as prominent, powerful male media and political figures nationwide were fired or forced to resign amid credible accusations of sexual [...]
What if a person dies without a will in North Carolina?
Responsible attorneys generally will advise their clients to prepare a legally binding “last will and testament, good advice for any adult, no matter how young or old. Most of us would like to [...]
ATV laws similar to motorcycle laws in North Carolina
A six-minute YouTube video of a large group of people riding dirt bikes and ATVs on busy roads in Charlotte on a Sunday afternoon, some of them “popping wheelies,” caught the attention of WCNC in [...]
Could my medications cause a DUI offense in North Carolina?
Many of the over-the-counter and prescription drugs that most of us take for relief of common symptoms of colds and allergies can make us so sleepy that we are six times more likely to be [...]
300 years of NC legal probate records help trace family histories
Disputes over a will, trust, or other probate document are difficult for surviving family members. Our law firm has extensive experience in probate litigation, representing both estates in [...]
Lawsuit filed against NC recreational park a year after infection death
A fun and frolicsome white-water rafting excursion for recent high school graduates last year in North Carolina led to a dreadful consequence, when one of the grads, a young woman named [...]
Workers comp, opioids, and medical marijuana
The use of marijuana for medical purposes is now legal in 29 states. Marijuana has been shown to help ease pain, nausea and loss of appetite, symptoms common to cancer patients. It has also been [...]
