by Durham Law Firm | Jun 17, 2014 | Estate Planning, Estate Administration
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 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....
