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“Willful & Wanton”: What to Know When Faced with a Medical Malpractice Complaint

The Two Most Harmful Words in a Medical Malpractice Complaint. In the critically acclaimed film Whiplash, J.K. Simmons proclaims, “there are no two words in the English language more harmful than ‘Good job.’” While that may be true for those […]

Medical Board Complaints – A Guide for Healthcare Providers Episode 13

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Medical Board Complaints – A Guide for Healthcare Providers

These days, filing complaints against medical professionals to the North Carolina Medical Board is about as easy as leaving a Google review. The result: significantly more complaints. In 2022 alone, our office has received an average of one request every day to help medical professionals navigate these complaints. So, what should healthcare providers do if they fall on the receiving end of one?

A Black Woman on the Supreme Court: It’s a Good Start

In 2015, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said that there would be enough women on the U.S. Supreme Court when there are nine. It’s time we go a step further and ensure that these nine women come from diverse […]

USWNT Wins Equal Pay

USSF Settles Equal Pay Lawsuit Following a legal win in the district court for the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) in May 2020 when the district court dismissed a majority of the U.S. Women’s National Soccer team’s (“USWNT”) claims in their […]

Judge Jesse Caldwell III: The Man Behind the Robe Episode 11

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In this episode of Trying 2 Win, Sara Lincoln and Tricia Derr talk with recently retired Superior Court Judge Jesse Caldwell III about life on and off the bench.

Judge Caldwell, who has nearly 50 years of courtroom experience, visited us for a follow-up interview to Unfurling the ‘scarlet thread of justice’ with Judge Jesse Caldwell III. He opens up about moments of levity, strange occurrences, and surprises throughout his career. His recollections include cell phones going off, ceiling tiles falling on Girl Scouts, bailiffs kissing lawyers, and everything in between. “Almost 50 years worth of stories and a lot of good justice that was done,” he says.

Unfurling the ‘scarlet thread of fairness’ with Judge Jesse Caldwell III Episode 10

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In this episode of Trying 2 Win, Sara Lincoln and Tricia Derr talk with recently retired Superior Court Judge Jesse Caldwell III, who has nearly 50 years of courtroom experience that culminated in a 28-year stint as a Superior Court judge in Gaston County, making him the longest-serving Superior Court Judge in the division.

Dubbed “the renaissance man” by Tricia, Judge Caldwell has many interests that he feels have helped him both on the bench and as a lawyer. He’s an actor, writer, foodie, and preacher who said his biggest interest is the people in his community…