The estate administration process can be difficult and delicate for families who are grieving the losses of loved ones. One complication that can make estate administration matters more difficult is if the decedent's will is questioned as invalid. In North Carolina,...
North Carolina workers who have been subjected to mistreatment on the job are often left at the mercy of how employment law is interpreted by the courts. With the ongoing changes to how workers are protected based on multiple factors including the Civil Rights Act, it...
If you have ever bought a new car, you know it can be a bewildering experience. You see the sticker price, but then you find there are other fees and charges you weren't expecting. Perhaps you can negotiate some of these down, and perhaps you can't. A new class-action...
As a North Carolina consumer, one is likely to purchase a wide range of items; however, when one buys a good, such as a food item, one believes that they are purchasing what is advertised. Unfortunately, some companies may misrepresent a product, causing consumers’...
Architects design with the principle “Form follows function;” creators of a trust could ask whether “Structure follows purpose.” A trust’s purpose, meaning the grantor’s intent and the needs of all identified beneficiaries, will determine its structure, or type....
Discrimination is an unfortunate reality in many places of employment. However, it can be difficult for individuals to articulate just what constitutes discrimination on the job. For some, it may be easy to spot instances of discrimination without being able to put...
The health crisis of 2020 impacted every corner of North Carolina, from the small towns to the big cities, and nowhere was the impact more pronounced than in nursing homes. Nursing homes, assisted care facilities, and retirement communities accounted for a...
Class action lawsuits are an ideal remedy when a large group of people have been affected by the same action of entity. Instead of handling hundreds of lawsuits, courts can consolidate into one individual case to settle the matter once and for all. This is beneficial...
The year 2020 was a tough financial year for many in Fayetteville, and for some these financial troubles have followed them into 2021. If you lost your job or had your hours reduced, it is easy to fall behind on your bills, especially if you must make difficult...
No one likes the idea of being fired from their job, but it happens all the time for a multitude of reasons. In some cases, the employee just is not a good fit for the company or is unable to meet the criteria required of the position. Under at-will employment laws,...
