Many injuries can occur as the result of a motor vehicle crash. One of these is a traumatic brain injury, which can lead to considerable life changes for the victim. These injuries can range from concussions to more catastrophic injuries that lead to permanent...
Paralegals play an important role in the legal process. Their primary duty is to support their supervising attorney, but their role is much different than that of an attorney. North Carolina law has strict limits on what paralegals are authorized to do, and all tasks...
Legal malpractice occurs when a legal professional's performance falls below the standard of care expected in their profession, resulting in harm to their client. Proving legal malpractice involves more than showing that your legal representative made mistakes or...
Many employees experience sexual harassment on the job and never report it. Others will eventually report it, but there might be a significant delay. For instance, an employee may only come forward years after the event takes place, perhaps influenced by hearing the...
You have politely declined, hinted at your discomfort and yet the unsolicited items continue to appear on your desk, in your locker or are sent directly to you. This is not just about a single item, but about a persistent and unwelcome pattern. Unwanted gifts...
Remote work gives you flexibility, but it also brings new challenges—especially when it comes to protecting your ideas. Whether you manage a team or run your own business, your intellectual property (IP) needs extra attention when people work from different locations....
It’s not unusual for businesses to lose employees. However, it can’t be a coincidence that a direct competitor suddenly hires several of your top people, especially right after they connected on social media platforms like LinkedIn. If this is your situation, you may...
Mold is more than just an unpleasant discovery in a newly built or renovated home—it can be an actionable construction defect under the law. Construction defects may involve issues that arise from poor workmanship, the use of substandard materials or a failure to...
Car fires are rare but dangerous events that often result from mechanical or electrical defects. These incidents can happen without warning, posing serious risks to drivers, passengers and bystanders. What types of vehicle defects can lead to vehicle fires? How car...
Sexual harassment cases often revolve around power dynamics. In some senses, harassment may be more about one person demonstrating their power or standing over a fellow employee. For instance, if a boss is sexually harassing their secretary, it may be less about any...
