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Lord & Lindley - Lawyers in Charlotte NC

Can North Carolina Employers Compel Drug Testing and DNA Testing?

January 16, 2019

In December 2018, a Phoenix, Arizona woman, who spent the last fourteen (14) years in a coma, gave birth to a healthy baby.  A police investigation concluded that, while in her comatose state, she had been raped multiple times.  The staff at the healthcare facility where she was a patient stated that no one knew…

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Litigation Attorney: Differences In Litigation Attorneys Depending on the Type of Business

September 7, 2018

What does a small business litigation attorney do? A litigation attorney, for small business, can assist in many ways to protect or further the interests of a business. Also, an attorney can help minimize risk, shift liability, and help to avoid litigation. What an attorney can do for a small business will vary based on…

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The Buzz About Aldrin’s Competency

June 27, 2018

On June 7, 2018, Buzz Aldrin, Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient and the second man to walk on the moon, filed a lawsuit against two of his children, Andrew and Janice Aldrin, and his former business manager, Christina Korp.  The lawsuit responds to a May 2018 Florida Court filing in which Andrew Aldrin, Janice Aldrin,…

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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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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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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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Don’t Let Legal Liability Cast a Shadow on Viewing the Solar Eclipse

August 18, 2017

You’ve probably heard by now about the total solar eclipse that will pass over the United States on Monday, August 21st, 2017. The path of totality is approximately 70 miles wide and stretches from Oregon to South Carolina, touching fourteen different states. A partial eclipse will be visible in every U.S. state. To see how…

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Depositions 101: Eight Tips to Ease Your Mind

June 23, 2017

The movie “The Social Network” used the depositions of Eduardo Saverin and the Winklevoss twins, who sued Mark Zuckerberg over the creation of Facebook, to tell its story. Depositions in real life are also used to hear one party’s side of the story so the attorneys know what to expect at trial.  Most people have never had their deposition taken and,…

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Five Questions About Construction Liens

November 2, 2016

          Whether you are a home owner in the midst of a kitchen renovation, a business owner considering an office expansion, or otherwise involved in a construction project, it is important to understand who gets paid and when.  By doing so, you may avoid a construction lien being placed on your…

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Seven Rules for Being an Attorney-In-Fact

September 7, 2016

          Your aging parents just appointed you as their attorney-in-fact– now what? It is important to keep in mind a few simple rules to stay within the bounds of the law.   Rule #1: Act in the principal’s best interests.             The principal is the person…

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