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In some circles, the terms “negligence” and “medical malpractice” are used interchangeably. However, there are clear differences. In reality, medical malpractice is a subcategory of negligence. [...]

When Banks Can Refuse to Refund Fraudulent Debit Card Charges If you are a victim of debit card fraud, you are responsible for the following: $0 if you report the loss or fraud immediately and [...]

In all patient challenges, the most important goal is to avoid a claim of patient abandonment and assure that patient care is not neglected. Regardless of the reason for your issues with a [...]

Court Division. During the divorce process, North Carolina couples can make their own property settlement agreement, either on their own or with the help of mediation. If the spouses cannot [...]

North Carolina negligence laws follow the doctrine of contributory negligence, which bars recovery by the plaintiff if he or she is partially at fault. The majority of other states follow the [...]

Use of antibiotics should be judicious and carefully thought out.  Just because you have an “infection” in your tooth, it does not mean you need an antibiotic.  Also, not all “infections” are [...]

New Certificate of Assumed Name Statutes North Carolina has revised its law regarding the use of assumed business names. The new Article 14A of Chapter 66 in the NC General Statutes became [...]