Last year saw tough financial times for many in North Carolina who may have been forced to rely on credit cards to pay for life’s necessities while they were furloughed, laid off or ill. Now those heavy credit card balances are coming due and some in Fayetteville may...
Month: June 2021
Telemarketing class action revised after defendant’s denials
Federal statutes provide many opportunities for class actions claiming both injunctive relief and money damages on behalf of large groups of individuals. Class action lawsuits of this nature face many hurdles, including most obviously the defendant’s denial of...
A business’ mistake can cost their customers
Every consumer has heard horror stories of companies that committed fraud or malfeasance at the expense of its customers. When a company commits actions of this sort, justice demands they be held accountable and that the people they harm be made whole. But intentional...
Understanding federal mandatory overtime laws
North Carolina employers are required by law, both state and federal, to pay their employees the federal minimum wage, which is currently $7.25 per hour. Neither state nor federal law limits the number of hours that an employee can be required to work in a single week...
Validity of a will during the estate administration process
The estate administration process can be difficult and delicate for families who are grieving the losses of loved ones. One complication that can make estate administration matters more difficult is if the decedent's will is questioned as invalid. In North Carolina,...
North Carolina sex harassment lawsuit revived by appeals court
North Carolina workers who have been subjected to mistreatment on the job are often left at the mercy of how employment law is interpreted by the courts. With the ongoing changes to how workers are protected based on multiple factors including the Civil Rights Act, it...
Lawsuit targets GM’s destination charges
If you have ever bought a new car, you know it can be a bewildering experience. You see the sticker price, but then you find there are other fees and charges you weren't expecting. Perhaps you can negotiate some of these down, and perhaps you can't. A new class-action...
Seafood forensics uncovering misrepresentation in North Carolina
As a North Carolina consumer, one is likely to purchase a wide range of items; however, when one buys a good, such as a food item, one believes that they are purchasing what is advertised. Unfortunately, some companies may misrepresent a product, causing consumers’...