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Stormy Daniels and Uber: How Nondisclosure Agreements Affect Your Rights

May 23, 2018

Lately the term “non-disclosure agreements” (or “NDAs”)  have inundated the news. These secretive agreements are now forefront in headlines about Stormy Daniels’ alleged affair with President Trump and Uber’s evolving corporate culture in response to claims of sexual harassment and discrimination. This has left many non-lawyers wondering: why do parties enter non-disclosure agreements and how…

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The Laws About Leaving Your Dog In The Car

May 9, 2018

Charlotte weather is known for being wildly unpredictable.  Think back to January when it was 70 degrees one day and snowing the next.  The only certainty in Charlotte’s weather is that the summer will be HOT. One issue discussed each summer is the protection of our pets on those hot summer days, specifically when pets…

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Florida Detectives attempt to unlock a cell phone with a dead man’s finger

April 27, 2018

In today’s technology driven world it seems our phones are attached to our hips whether we like it or not. We are driven by the accessibility and connection that these tiny machines provide us. But what right do you have regarding your phone after your death? In March, Florida police pulled over Linus Phillips for…

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What You Need to Know about Attorney-Client Privilege and Michael Cohen

April 19, 2018

Dominating news headlines this week is the revelation of Michael Cohen’s third mystery client. President Donald Trump’s personal attorney’s home, hotel, and office were raided pursuant to a search warrant and his files were seized by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. In a hearing on Monday, a federal judge ruled that Cohen, could review the…

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Harper Lee’s Estate Sues Aaron Sorkin’s Production of “To Kill a Mockingbird”: When Can Estates Sue and Be Sued?

March 29, 2018

Famed Hollywood writer, director, and producer Aaron Sorkin is on the defending end of a lawsuit brought by Harper Lee’s estate.  The estate alleges that his adaptation of the Pulitzer prize-winning “To Kill a Mockingbird” strays too far in the story and the development of some key characters from the original 1960 best selling book.…

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4 Simple Ways Business Owners Can Avoid Violating Fair Debt Laws

March 27, 2018

When people owe your business money, you want to get paid, and you have every right to insist upon it.  But (particularly in the consumer context, when the debt was incurred for personal, family, household or—in North Carolina, at least—agricultural purposes) it’s important when communicating with debtors to do so in a way that doesn’t…

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Judge Rules Lottery Winner May Remain Anonymous

March 16, 2018

When someone wins the lottery, people come out of the woodwork to get a piece of the pie…or so I’ve read. I wouldn’t know personally. If I did, I’d be writing this on a beach in the South Pacific. In any event, a New Hampshire woman, who remains nameless, purchased a winning lottery ticket worth…

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Grumpy Cat Is Not As Grumpy After $710,001 Verdict

February 21, 2018

We all know Grumpy Cat. She rose to internet fame in 2012 as a meme that swept not only the nation, but the world. With her tiny little scowl, she stole the hearts of millions and even has a wax likeness displayed at Madam Tussaud’s Wax Museum in San Francisco. The six-year-old cat’s real name…

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Trey Lindley Selected as a 2018 North Carolina Super Lawyer in Estate and Trust Litigation

January 26, 2018

Lord & Lindley is pleased to announce Trey Lindley was selected as a 2018 Super Lawyer in Estate and Trust Litigation by Super Lawyers Magazine making this his seventh consecutive honor from the publication. He was selected as a Rising Star in Estate and Trust Litigation in 2017 and a Rising Star in Business Litigation from 2012 to…

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The Limitations of Subpoenas: When are They Too Much?

January 18, 2018

Have you or your company ever been subpoenaed by someone and you wonder, “wait, why am I being dragged into their mess?” It seems unfair. Why should you have to take time out of your busy day to help someone else either pursue or defend their own lawsuit? Let’s face it, most people don’t want…

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