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Getting Employees back to work in North Carolina
Back to Work You Go? It’s been a long 9 or 10 weeks (depending on when you began sheltering in place), but all indications are that many states (North Carolina included) are trying to slowly and safely lift restrictions so businesses can open to the public and workers...
The Bar Exam for a Lawyer who Paused
After I paused my legal career to raise three children, I faced hurdles when I tried to re-enter the workforce. I lacked a network and opportunities and faced the implicit bias that I was too old and had lost my edge.
Lawyer Well-Being Week: Free Virtual Yoga Class
JOIN US FOR A FREE VIRTUAL YOGA CLASS MONDAY MAY 4 8:00 AM (EST) Sponsored by Lincoln Derr, PLLC and YOGASIX In celebration of Lawyer Well-Being Week FAQDo I need Yoga experience to attend this class? No.The class is designed for all ability levels and...
Tricia Derr is now licensed to practice law in South Carolina
It was no secret to the Lincoln Derr family that Tricia Derr was a bit more stressed than usual toward the end of 2019 and stretching through early February 2020. Maintaining the balance of her hectic work schedule, speaking engagements, and family demands is always...
Are you Covered for Business Interruption Losses due to COVID-19?
Many small businesses in North Carolina are wondering if they will survive the temporary closures or other losses required by Governor Roy Cooper’s Executive Stay at Home Order. In an effort to survive, businesses are rightfully applying for government stimulus...
Remote Depositions in North Carolina During COVID-19
Depose Witnesses Remotely at your own Risk. On March 27, 2020 as Governor Roy Cooper’s Stay at Home Order went into effect, I was fielding requests from other North Carolina lawyers to move forward with depositions. The push was on to try to keep cases moving forward....
5 Zoom Vulnerabilities – How To Avoid Doom With Zoom
5 Ways to Avoid Doom with Zoom In Part 1 of “Is Zoom Safe – Keep Your Meetings Secure During COVID-19,” we discussed basic practices to keep unwanted eyes and ears out of your Zoom meetings. In part 2, we explore 5 of the most common and/or concerning Zoom...
Is Zoom Secure – Virtual Meetings During COVID-19
Is Zoom Giving You the 6 Ft. You Need? Social Distancing Day 24. Zoom call 56. And that is light compared to many. Is Zoom a secure way to conduct business during COVID-19? Now the news reports that my Zoom meetings might get hacked or recorded meetings may get...
Contracts and COVID-19 in North Carolina
Thinking COVID-19 might excuse a contractual obligation in NC? The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on North Carolina becomes greater each day. The economic implications of social distancing have taken hold. Local businesses and individuals are increasingly...
IRS Tax Credit Guidance – FFCRA Compliance
No Joke – The FFCRA Goes Into Effect Today The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) passed by Congress and signed into law on March 18, 2020 goes into effect today. That means employers must immediately begin complying with the paid sick leave and...
North Carolina Stay At Home Order
North Carolina will soon become the 27th state to require residents to stay at home to limit the spread of COVID-19. Governor Cooper’s stay at home order goes into effect at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 30, 2020 and will be in place for at least 30 days.
Sara Lincoln Talks COVID with North Carolina Lawyers Weekly
Excerpt from "For Litigators, COVID-19 has changed everything" published in North Carolina Lawyers Weekly on March 25, 2020. Mediations and more A lot of mediations and other forms of dispute resolution have been placed on hold as well. Some insurance carriers are...