October 30, 2020
Life is Short
By Phoebe CoddingtonLunch. Clerkship. Love Connection. A few years ago, a friend asked me to meet a law student who was a summer associate at her firm and who was interested in clerking for a federal district court judge. I had clerked […]
Read MoreOctober 12, 2020
Summary Judgement in Medical Malpractice Action
By Scott AddisonMedical Malpractice action against Lincoln Derr client dismissed Attorney Scott Addison recently won summary judgment in defense of our client, an orthopedic surgeon, in a case arising out of a nerve injury that occurred during a procedure to shorten a […]
Read MoreSeptember 24, 2020
Our Message to Prospective Clients: Talk to the Competition
By Tricia DerrWhen I meet with a prospective client, one of the first questions I ask is, “Have you talked to any other lawyers yet?” If the answer is no, I (kindly) advise them to do just that — to identify three […]
Read MoreSeptember 17, 2020
Diversity on the Bench – When There Are Nine
By Heather FullerWhen There Are Nine Diversity improves most groups or endeavors. Diversity in a workplace encourages creativity and innovation and brings together a variety of views that result in better ideas. Diversity in positions of power is essential, particularly the judicial […]
Read MoreJune 4, 2020
Congress Passes the PPP Flexibility Act of 2020
By Lincoln DerrCongress is Down with PPP If you’re an employer still trying to stay afloat amidst the Coronavirus restrictions, Congress has just passed you a lifeline. Last week the House voted 417-1 and just last night, the Senate unanimously passed the Paycheck […]
Read MoreMay 19, 2020
Getting Employees back to work in North Carolina
By Lincoln DerrBack 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 […]
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