Boundary Disputes With a Neighbor
Encountering a boundary dispute with an adjacent neighbor is a fairly common issue for landowners. There are many ways a boundary dispute can arise. Sometimes, deed descriptions are inaccurate [...]
What are the differences between libel, slander, and defamation of character?
Libel and slander are both types of defamation. Libel is an untrue defamatory statement that is made in writing. Slander is an untrue defamatory statement that is spoken orally. The difference [...]
What is Predatory Lending?
What is Predatory Lending and if I don’t pay back a loan? Predatory lending benefits a lender at the expense of a borrower. Practices include charging unfair fees and rates or setting borrowers [...]
Harassment in the workplace
All employees have the right to work in an environment free from discrimination and harassing conduct. No State employee shall engage in conduct that falls under the definition of unlawful [...]
What’s the Difference Between Medical Malpractice and Negligence?
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. [...]
If someone used my debit card online unauthorized to do so and I dispute the charges, can the bank deny credits back to me?
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 [...]
Can a practice legally refuse to treat a patient if they have an unpaid balance but they haven’t been officially dismissed from the practice?
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 [...]
What happens to our assets as a couple when we decide to divorce and do not have a pre-numptial agreement or any documents signed addressing this when entering the marriage?
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 [...]
What happens if I slip and fall on the painted line outside of a store due to rain and the pavement being smooth there?
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 [...]
Do I need antibiotics for a tooth infection, dental implant, bone graft or other dental work and is it required for my Dentist to prescribe them?
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 [...]