On December 16, 2020, the EEOC published guidance for employers concerning mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirements. The EEOC stated than an employer does not violate the ADA disability-related inquiry prohibition when the employer requires the employee to show proof of receipt of a COVID-19 vaccination. However, the EEOC warned employers to not ask the employee why…
Teague Campbell is proud to announce that Kathleen Miller, currently in her 3L year at Campbell Law School, has been selected as the recipient of the firm’s first Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship. Ms. Miller was selected from an impressive group of qualified applicants for her active participation on campus and in the community. Ms. Miller’s desire to…
The North Carolina Industrial Commission recently passed a number of rule changes, which will go into effect on two different dates over the next few months. The first effective date is December 1, 2020, and those rule changes are discussed below. The first significant rule change is to 11 NCAC 23A.0104, which dictates when employers…
The North Carolina Court of Appeals recently considered the issue of whether a mediated settlement agreement can be signed by the attorneys on behalf of their clients in the case of Mitchell v. Boswell, ____ N.C.App. ___, ___ S.E.2d ___ (2020). In that case the parties were out of state while their attorneys participated in…
U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®, for the 11th consecutive year, announced the release of the “Best Law Firms” rankings. Teague Campbell Dennis & Gorham, LLP is honored to, yet again, receive notable rankings in both the Raleigh and Asheville metropolitan areas. This substantive industry listing recognizes firms for professional excellence who receive…
During the month of October, front yards across the country are transformed into ancient burial grounds where long term tenants are attempting to escape. In most situations, this spellbinding event vanishes on November 1st, leaving authentic cemeteries to exist without much thought until the next October. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has made “private cemeteries” –…
On August 31, 2020, our beloved friend and longtime receptionist, Charlotte Clark passed away peacefully in her sleep. Charlotte was part of the team at Teague Campbell Dennis & Gorham, LLP for over 13 years. She was one of the first faces to welcome you to our Raleigh office with a warm smile and gentle…
Teague Campbell is proud to announce that 17 attorneys were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2021. The firm maintains its reputation among clients and peers by consistently being recognized by organizations such as Best Lawyers®. This achievement demonstrates that Teague Campbell attorneys are among the most skilled civil…
The NWCDN, in partnership with the WorkersCompensation.com Center for Education Excellence, has produced a webinar series addressing the most pressing COVID-19 concerns across the nation. The schedule of complimentary webinars and recorded replays can be found here. NWCDN members continue to monitor this pandemic and how it relates to employers and Workers’ Compensation laws in…
