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Is Reconsideration An Option?
So, you have received a decision from the court and you are disappointed. The judge did not see the issue your way and denied your motion. You believe that the court missed something that should have resulted in your favor. Do you move to reconsider? A...
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“Do You” And Be Heard
After a recent jury trial, I spoke with our foreperson and was reminded that how we are perceived by others is incredibly important. We all have to think about modifying our presentation based upon the audience we stand in front of so that our message can be heard....
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Tricia Derr Closes “Bird Deal”
What do Owl, an African Grey parrot named Polly, and Tricia Derr have in common? It is kind of a funny story with a VERY happy ending. Several months ago, Tricia was on a call with her client, Owl, Inc., and the client mentioned in passing she was trying to find a...
read moreUnanimous Defense Verdict Saves Client $6M
On Friday, August 17, 2018, after three weeks of trial, a jury announced a unanimous defense verdict in favor of a Lincoln Derr client. This decision is the fourth defense verdict in medical malpractice trials for Lincoln Derr so far this year. The attorneys...
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Changing The Legal Landscape
If we appear to be talking about diversity and inclusion often, we are. We repeatedly reference the Lincoln Derr Advantage ("#LDAdvantage") on our website and in our social media interactions. The #LDAdvantage asserts experience, diversity, and local...
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10 Tips To Survival In The Courtroom
Good Luck to all of the law graduates taking the North Carolina Bar Exam over the next few days. The studying and preparation are behind you now. If your calling is to become a trial attorney, Trial By Nature: 10 Tips to Survival in the Courtroom, will interest you....
read moreJury Win Saves Client $80M
On Tuesday, July 17th, 2018, after an 11-week trial, a jury handed down a defense verdict in favor of a Lincoln Derr client finding no liability on all counts. The decision preserved the client's professional reputation and prevented exposure in excess of...
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Diversity Fatigue
Diversity Fatigue is a relatively new term used to describe how corporations immersed in diversity and inclusion initiatives are exhausted by the complexity of realizing measurable change. As such, corporate motivation to continue championing this cause is decreasing....
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Noelle LeBlanc To Fill Vice-Chair Position For The NCADA Paralegal Division
Congratulations to Noelle LeBlanc for accepting the nomination to serve as Vice-Chair of the North Carolina Association Of Defense Lawyers (“NCADA”) Paralegal Division. Noelle is an experienced defense paralegal with an eye for detail and nuance. She has...
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Gwendolyn W. Lewis Elected to NCBA Board of Governors
Lincoln Derr is proud to announce that on Saturday, June 23, at the 2018 NCBA Annual Meeting in Wilmington, N.C., Gwendolyn W. Lewis was elected by acclamation to the North Carolina Bar Association ("NCBA") Board of Governors. As a new board member, Ms. Lewis will...
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Outside The Courtroom-The Art Of Appreciation
Raise your hand if you have ever been angry at someone for praising your efforts – your work – your investment. Raise your hand if you have ever been annoyed because you received a thank you note. Raise your hand if you were ever offended by an...
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Employment Law:The Supreme Court Hands Employers a Win
There may be strength in numbers, but when it comes to arbitration agreements in employment contracts, that number is now down to one. A divided U.S. Supreme Court ruled today that employment agreements which force workers to give up their rights to pursue class...
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