Harvey Weinstein. Roger Ailes. Bill O’Reilly. Steve Wynn. Matt Lauer. Charlie Rose. Kevin Spacey. Louis CK. Famous men who became infamous in the age of #MeToo. Following the allegations against Harvey Weinstein, calls to RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) are up 21 percent. The BBC has seen a sudden increase in sexual harassment…
Teague Campbell is proud to continue its tradition of honoring employee birthdays with a donation to the charity of their choice. Each month TCDG contributes to a variety of charities in and around North Carolina. Here are just a few of the wonderful organizations that have been chosen: SPCA Meals on Wheels of Wake County…
The Court of Appeals recently held that Plaintiff’s lay testimony was insufficient to establish increased risk in an occupational disease claim. In Briggs v. Debbie’s Staffing, Inc., Plaintiff worked as a Ceramic Technician, which required him to work a portion of his time on a Voeller machine. The Voeller machine mixes water with various dry…
The Court of Appeals recently released two decisions that analyzed issues relating to disability – specifically, the burden of proving futility – post-Wilkes v. City of Greenville. In Adame v. Aerotek, an unpublished decision, Plaintiff sustained a low back injury in June 2013. After receiving conservative treatment with multiple doctors, Plaintiff was ultimately released with…
In February 2018, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision that resolved a circuit court split by siding with the narrower definition of a “whistleblower” under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (“Dodd-Frank”). In its decision, the Supreme Court made clear that an employee must first report a securities…
Teague Campbell is proud to announce that on March 3, 2018, Asheville Partner Daniel Hayes was officially inducted into The College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers. He joins just 23 fellows from North Carolina, including Raleigh Partner Bruce Hamilton, inducted in 2011. Fellows are nominated to the College by their peers for possessing the highest professional…
Two long-time Deputy Commissioners have recently been nominated by Governor Roy Cooper for appointment to the Full Commission. Deputy Commissioners Robert J. Harris and Myra L. Griffin have both served in their current roles since 2005, adjudicating cases and conducting full evidentiary hearings around the state. Their appointments are pending confirmation by the North Carolina…
Workers’ compensation employers’ subrogation lien rights have received attention in recent years in the appellate courts. The North Carolina Supreme Court recently issued an opinion in Easter-Rozzelle v. City of Charlotte which clarified the impact of a third party settlement made without the written consent of the employer on the workers’ compensation claim, claimant’s entitlement…
Opioid use continues to be a growing crisis in North Carolina and across the country. In an effort to continue to take steps to reduce availability and use of prescription pain killers, the Rules Review Commission, part of the Industrial Commission, recently issued proposed rules regarding opioids, prescriptions, and pain management. The rules are specifically…
We are pleased to announce that three attorneys from Teague Campbell Dennis & Gorham, LLP have been selected to the 2018 North Carolina Super Lawyers list. This is an exclusive list, recognizing no more than five percent of attorneys in North Carolina. Additionally, three attorneys from Teague Campbell have been selected to the 2018 North…