by Durham Law Firm | Jun 17, 2014 | Estate Administration, Estate Planning
The Power of Attorney is a powerful document that can be crafted to ensure someone’s affairs are being looked after properly. What follows is the first in a series of articles we are writing on fundamental aspects of estates. There are certain essential items...
by Durham Law Firm | Jun 10, 2014 | Employment Law
Driving while tired can be just as dangerous as driving while intoxicated, and in an industry that pushes the limits on production, tired truck drivers are often the result. The recent tractor trailer accident that injured Tracy Morgan involved a tired truck driver...
by Adam Hopler | Apr 7, 2014 | Estate Administration, Estate Planning
When Ms. Ann Aldrich of Florida passed away it was probably her understanding that her brother who had survived her would have all her “worldly possessions.” She had used an “E-Z Legal Form” when she made out her will in 2004. That document had encouraged her to...
by Durham Law Firm | Mar 27, 2014 | Unemployment
The majority of contested NC unemployment benefits cases we handle involve the following situation: 1) The Claimant (former employee) files for unemployment benefits. 2) The Employer gives the Division of Employment Security information showing that the Claimant...
by Durham Law Firm | Jan 9, 2014 | Unemployment
Congress, which allowed extended benefits to expire as of Dec. 28, is considering new legislation that would restore those benefits. The bill being considered by the U.S. Senate includes a provision that would make North Carolina’s unemployed eligible for extended...
by Durham Law Firm | Sep 16, 2013 | Unemployment
WRAL recently did an excellent summary of the controversial debate over unemployment reform through the passage of House Bill 4. It’s heart wrenching to say the least....
by Durham Law Firm | Sep 7, 2013 | Unemployment
In any industry in which there is more than one company performing the same task, companies distinguish themselves from the competition by what they do differently. Dunkin Donuts and Krispy Kreme perform essentially the same function, yet Krispy Kreme is known for...
by Durham Law Firm | Jun 30, 2013 | Business
The North Carolina Legislature signed into law comprehensive reforms to the State’s unemployment insurance system (NC HB 4). These reforms will apply to new claims beginning July 1, 2013, and may have an impact on North Carolina employers. Among other things,...
by Durham Law Firm | Jun 27, 2012 | Unemployment
New unemployment insurance law favors employers, and some of my peers speak out against it in this article. Fortunately the federal government stepped in on some of the proposed changes....
by Durham Law Firm | May 3, 2012 | Unemployment
North Carolina no longer qualifies for extended benefits. There won’t pay Extended Benefits for claim weeks later than May 12, 2012. See more...
