April 2023 Newsletter Apr 20
We are excited to share our April 2023 newsletter with you, as it provides a comprehensive overview of the latest happenings and achievements at ...
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Violent Crimes Are Up in Charlotte So Far in 2022 Jul 25
The first half of 2022 saw an increase in violent crimes, according to the latest statistics released by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department . ...
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NC Justice Reform Measures Continue to Roll Out in 2022 Jan 07
Three bills that align with recommendations of the Governor’s Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice (TREC) were signed by North Carolina ...
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Back to School During COVID-19 Oct 12
By this time, most public and private schools in North Carolina have started the 2020-2021 school year, however the hallways on the first day of ...
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The Impact of COVID-19 on Divorce in 2020 and Beyond Jul 20
As we head into the second half of the 2020-year, people have undoubtedly been suffocated by the constant influx of information regarding the COVID-19 ...
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December 2019 Changes to North Carolina's Sexual Offense Laws Apr 24
In December of 2019, two new laws took effect in North Carolina reforming the states sexual assault laws. These two key changes substantially altered ...
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COVID-19 Affects on Domestic Violence Apr 14
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that the COVID-19 outbreak has become a pandemic. Within the next few weeks, North ...
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North Carolina Governor Issues Stay at Home Order Apr 02
On March 27, 2020, North Carolina Governor, Roy Cooper issued Executive Order No. 121, the Stay at Home Order, along with strategic directions for ...
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COVID-19 and North Carolina Courts Mar 26
On March 13, 2020, North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley announced that due to the COVID-19 or coronavirus, North Carolina Courts ...
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COVID-19 & North Carolina Divorce Mar 11
When North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper issued a statewide stay in place order on March 27, 2020, directing all residents to remain in their homes and ...
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The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 - Nearly 1 year Removed Nov 25
In 2017, and effective January 1, 2019, a new tax regime was enacted by Congress which, amongst a variety of changes, permanently eliminated the tax ...
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Why Are Hemp and CBD Legal, but Marijuana Isn't? Nov 25
In November of 2018, hemp products were legalized under North Carolina State and Federal law. Since then, signs advertising “CBD” are hanging ...
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Party Host Liability for Alcohol-Related Accidents in North Carolina Nov 25
With holiday parties and gatherings on the horizon, there is a heightened risk of being on the road with drunk drivers. If you happen to be injured by ...
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North Carolina Considers Law To Expand Schedule 1 Controlled Substances Dec 22
Legislators in North Carolina are considering a new law that would increase the penalties associated with certain drug crimes. The law specifically ...
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North Carolina Receives A D Grade For Shared Parenting Jun 17
A growing body of research indicates that the children of divorcing couples fare better when they spend time with both of their parents. Critics of ...
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Legally Bound: Burdened With Debt, Law Grads Troubled by Lack of Sure Options, Triad Business Journal, Vol. 13, No. 30 Apr 01
"There are a lot more unemployed or underemployed lawyers in the market than at any time in the past 20 years,” says John Lassiter, president and ...
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