Here is a scenario for you to consider. You go to work every day and perform your duties as required despite ongoing sexual harassment on the part of a superior. You have told him or her that you are not interested and asked that the behaviors cease. Unfortunately,...
Our society has become more open to speaking about sexual harassment in the workplace. Despite major progress in this area, there are still many pervasive myths about sexual harassment that may prevent some victims from speaking up about the abuse they endure at their...
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In many cases, gender discrimination in the workplace is separate from sexual harassment. An employee can suffer either one or both of these federally prohibited activities in the North Carolina work environment. Our attorneys want to make certain residents of the...
Defects in construction are one of the leading causes of litigation between contractors, subcontractors and property owners. Fortunately, the law offers a platform through which harmed parties can find a satisfactory solution. Because these defects range from design...
When most people think about workplace sexual harassment, they typically envision a woman suffering harassment at the hands of a male superior. It is a fact that most cases of such harassment at work do center on female victims. However, men are also victims of...
You hired a lawyer because you needed expert legal representation. You got hurt in a car crash, and you needed to bring a civil suit against the driver responsible. Maybe you were driving and needed to defend yourself against accusations from someone else. People also...
The construction industry is often fraught with different types of legal disputes. Contractors may face accusations of performing substandard work. Developers may face accusations of not paying contractors. Subcontractors may face accusations of not fulfilling their...
When the negligent actions of another party rob you of someone you love, you may wish to learn more about wrongful death lawsuits. Even if you have no plans to file such a suit, knowing a few details about the process can help if change your mind. A part of the...
Business litigation is an area of concern that all business owners in North Carolina share. It is costly, time-consuming and it can destroy the sterling professional reputation you have worked so hard to achieve. While business litigation can occur for many different...
