There has been much said in the media about the use of marijuana lately. As more states legalize its use, more attention will fall on the negative effects of using it. However, most states ban the use or possession of the substance, especially if there is no medical...
Month: September 2013
Will North Carolina universities be affected by business dispute?
North Carolina universities involved in pharmaceutical research may see fallout from a lawsuit filed by the town of Princeton, N.J., against its eponymous university. The municipal business litigation came after the worldwide success of the anti-cancer drug Altima....
43 million cases each year of medical malpractice globally
People go to a doctor's office or hospital for a specific purpose -- to feel better. Most doctors, especially in the United States and other higher income countries, are experts at what they do. Unfortunately, completely preventable cases of medical malpractice still...
Guilty plea by Fayetteville woman result in wrongful death case
There is nothing more noble or honorable than a man or woman who is willing to risk his or her life in order to preserve the safety of the country and fellow citizens. On the other hand, some people might argue that there is no worse transgression than causing injury...
Estate of Arthur Conan Doyle defends copyright-related lawsuit
North Carolina fans of Sherlock Holmes may be interested in learning that an author has sued the estate of Arthur Conan Doyle to enjoin it from asserting certain intellectual property rights associated with the late author's famous character. Although various versions...
Mother, daughter awarded damages due to birth injuries
While the birth of someone's first child is a time filled with excitement, it is also filled with nervousness and trepidation. No matter how much a family prepares for the birth of their first child, they are in many ways entering a brand new world. Both the delivery...
Death of North Carolina woman leads to call for charges
There are no relationships stronger than that of a childhood friend that has remained throughout adulthood. If one were to lose such a friendship to a tragic accident, the emotional devastation and desire for justice would be overwhelming. The friends of a young North...
Microsoft victory in patent licensing suit
North Carolina technology sector analysts took note earlier this month as Microsoft was handed a victory in its court battle with Motorola Mobility, a handset maker owned by Google, over patent licensing fees. The breach of contract award ordered Motorola to pay $14.5...
Birth injuries result in medical malpractice lawsuit
It is no secret that childbirth is no easy task, but most North Carolina parents would report that the difficulty is worth the joy of parenthood. Luckily, medical advances have gone a long way toward reducing the risk of childbirth to both the mother and the child;...
Teenager charged in death of North Carolina motorcyclist
This is the perfect time of year for motorcyclists. Summer vacation traffic has died down as schools have started, yet the weather is still warm enough for a drive. Unfortunately, due to their size, motorcyclists are sometimes easy to overlook, making them at risk for...