Can Employers Require COVID-19 Vaccines?

Jennifer Milak

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…

COA Issues Opinion Affecting all Mediated Settlement Agreements in Superior Court Civil Actions

Patrick Scott and Tracey Jones

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…

Teague Campbell Included in the 2021 Best Law Firms List Released by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®

Teague Campbell

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…

17 Attorneys from Teague Campbell Were Recognized in the Best Lawyers in America© 2021

Teague Campbell

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…

COVID-19 Updates from the National Workers’ Compensation Defense Network

Teague Campbell

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…