Should guns come with age restrictions?
The accidental death of a shooting instructor in Arizona has many wondering whether kids and guns should ever mix. ...[Continue Reading]
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Ebola: To quarantine or not to quarantine?
Government officials must balance individual rights with public health when deciding whether to impose quarantines. ...[Continue Reading]
10.14.2014 Consent Order Transferring Member to Disability Inactive Status [Wake County]
On October 14, 2014, Kevin L. Byrd of Cary voluntarily consented to being transferred to disability inactive status. Byrd suffers from bipolar disorder and depression, two conditions which impair his judgement, competence, and professional performance as an attorney. The procedure for a ...[Continue Reading]
08.15.2014 Order of Disbarment [Hoke County]
Christopher V. Vaughan of Hoke County surrendered his law license on August 14, 2014 and was officially disbarred the next day. Vaughan had nine grievances filed against him with the North Carolina State Bar from May 2011 to October 2013. The grievances mainly arose when Vaughan failed to appear ...[Continue Reading]
08.15.2014 Censure [Buncombe County]
Russell W. Warnock of Asheville was censured by the Grievance Committee of the North Carolina State Bar on August 15, 2014. Warnock was retained in 2011 by J.F. to file a patent application. J.F. emailed Warnock in May 2012 to inquire into the status of the application, to which Warnock replied ...[Continue Reading]
05.22.2014 Reprimand [Cleveland County]
Karen Wright of Shelby received a reprimand from the Grievance Committee of the North Carolina State Bar on May 22, 2014. Wright was hired by two brothers in 2009 to settle the estates of their parents. She failed to settle the estates in a timely matter, in violation of Rule 1.3 of the North ...[Continue Reading]
Parent-Child Privilege Supports Stronger Familial Bonds
The interests served by spousal and patient-psychotherapist privileges may also be served by a parent-child privilege. ...[Continue Reading]
Data Management Risks for Employers in the New Age
Companies must take reasonable precautions to ensure their data is not at risk. ...[Continue Reading]
Same Sex, Same Rights
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision not to hear appeals of same-sex marriage cases has resulted in a wave of states recognizing these unions. ...[Continue Reading]
Should “every man’s evidence” include Mom and Dad’s?
The need to present all relevant evidence at trial must be weighed against the importance of preserving parent-child relationships. ...[Continue Reading]
A New Avenue for Workplace Harassment
Technology that provides employees an easier means of workplace communication may increase the number of harassment claims. ...[Continue Reading]
Religious or Not? – How the Notice Requirement Impacts Employment Decisions
A Muslim teenager who was denied a job because her hijab violated Abercrombie & Fitch's "Look Policy" is fighting back. ...[Continue Reading]
The NFL in Need of New Uniform Disciplinary Measures
The NFL attempts to save its image in the face of numerous allegations against football’s biggest stars. ...[Continue Reading]
Professor Gene Nichol’s Presentation on Poverty, Full Recording
Presentation on poverty by Professor Gene Nichol, Distinguished Professor of Law and Director of the Center on Poverty at the University of North Carolina School of Law. ...[Continue Reading]
Big Brother is Watching in the Workplace
Technology in the workplace creates greater efficiency... and bigger problems. ...[Continue Reading]
