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Mediation vs Arbitration: Understanding Your Legal Options

Introduction to Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is any method of resolving legal disputes without traditional litigation. It includes various techniques, the most common of which are mediation and arbitration. As the court...

Careless Driving vs Reckless Driving: Understanding the Legal Differences in North Carolina

Traffic violations in North Carolina can lead to serious legal and financial consequences. Among the most commonly misunderstood offenses are careless driving and reckless driving. Though they may sound similar, these terms carry different legal definitions,...

What to Consider When Creating a Child Custody Agreement

When parents in North Carolina decide to separate or divorce, one of the most important and sensitive issues they must address is child custody. Crafting a fair and comprehensive child custody agreement is crucial not only for the well-being of the child but also for...
How to Fight a Speeding Ticket

How to Fight a Speeding Ticket

Nobody likes getting a speeding ticket. A lot of citizens get nervous just seeing an officer on the roadway. When a police car comes out of nowhere and the blue lights come on, your mind starts to race. Is the officer coming for me? How much could a speeding ticket...

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How Do Liability Waivers Work?

How Do Liability Waivers Work?

A liability waiver is an agreement between two parties, usually a business and an individual. The waiver frees the first party from responsibility for the other party’s injury while participating in an activity offered by the first party. Liability waivers assume that...

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What Can I Expect Workers’ Compensation to Cover?

What Can I Expect Workers’ Compensation to Cover?

Workers’ Compensation law can be a very complicated process. What you do right after the injury can have a very important impact on the future of your claim. If you, a friend or family member have been hurt on the job, you may be wondering what benefits you can expect...

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Does Workers’ Compensation Cover COVID-19?

Does Workers’ Compensation Cover COVID-19?

Every day, across North Carolina and the country, our essential workers get up, get dressed, put on their personal protective equipment and head out to their jobs. Nurses, line workers, delivery people, cashiers, tellers, and many others go to their jobs and risk...

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Retaliatory Employment Discrimination Act and Your Rights

Retaliatory Employment Discrimination Act and Your Rights

Can I Lose My Job for Filing a Workers’ Comp Claim in North Carolina? Like many people, I continue to work from home during the pandemic, and as much as I try to stay grounded and keep up with the news only a few times a day, I do find myself looking at the staggering...

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Telecommuting, Maurice the Cat and Workers’ Compensation

Telecommuting, Maurice the Cat and Workers’ Compensation

Like so many people, I have been working from home for the last several weeks as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been at times frustrating and difficult, but I am thankful to have the means and technology to do my part and continue to help workers who have...

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