When clients consider the role of an attorney, they often envision legendary trial lawyers – both real and fictitious (think Gerry Spence, Perry Mason, or the beloved Atticus Finch) – whose eloquent arguments captivate jurors and spectators. The reality, though, is that substantially more cases are resolved through settlement discussions than by feats of legal…
Read MoreFor parties engaged in a legal dispute, the prospect of resolving a dispute outside of the traditional legal process may sound foreign. Nonetheless, an increasingly small percentage of civil cases proceed to trial, the vast majority resolving through formal or informal mediation. Mediation offers a neutral way for parties to discuss their disputes. It is…
Read MoreOur attorneys commonly get asked questions regarding workers’ compensation, particularly in regards as to whether they are able to claim worker’s compensation. Here at Green Mistretta Law, we decided to put together a resource that continually updates based on frequently asked questions, as well as developments in regards to workers’ compensation. Video Surveillance Proves Employee…
Read MoreRecent Exemption in Non-Compete Agreements in North Carolina Be on the look out for this exemption for non-compete agreements. If you are in a very specialized area of practice, the typical rules may not apply. For instance, in a recent case, the Court of Appeals indicated that a non-compete and non-solicitation agreement was unenforceable because…
Read MoreOur attorneys are commonly asked about recent developments in attorney-client privilege law, and how these changes may impact them in their court cases. In order to provide our clients with the answers they need, we have created this resource as a way to keep our clients in the know about recent developments. Is the Date…
Read MoreThe Supreme Court will review three cases related to sexual orientation-based discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The three cases – EEOC v. R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Homes, Inc., 884 F.3d 560 (6th Cir. 2018) where plaintiff filed suit against employer claiming wrongful termination due to the employee’s intent…
Read MoreWrongful Death Lawsuit Settles for $3M The wife and children of a North Carolina man killed after a commercial truck hit his car has settled a wrongful death lawsuit for $3 million. The truck driver ran a stop sign and struck the car which lead to the death of the 60 year old driver. The…
Read MoreThere has been a recent discovery that well-water in Wake, Franklin, and Johnston counties that may be a grave threat to those in the area dependent on well-water. It has been found that traces of radioactive substances such as uranium and radon are present in the well-water, which can cause a variety of health issues…
Read MoreOur attorneys are routinely asked questions regarding fiduciary duty law, so we decided to put together a resource where our clients can reference recent cases that reflect the current status of fiduciary duty law. Continue reading below to gain some insights into these cases to learn more: Don’t Assume Your Assisted Living Facility Owes Your…
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