Are all workers who perform services for an employer, including owner, partner, member, or executive officer, covered as “employees” under the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act to the extent they may be seeking workers’ compensation benefits? How are those “employees,” if they are an owner, partner, member, or executive officer, included in or excluded from…
In recent years, the Defense Bar has seen historic numbers of pro se prisoner filings. Along with this increase is a new litigation trend that involves coupling traditional medical malpractice claims under Chapter 90 of the North Carolina General Statutes with Federal civil rights claims under 42 USC Section 1983. Given the cap on non-economic…
Teague Campbell is pleased to announce that attorney, Latasia Fields, has been selected as a Rising Star by North Carolina Lawyers Weekly Magazine. The Rising Star Award recognizes lawyers who have been out of law school ten years or less and have already made a strong impact in the legal community. Criteria for the selection…
This is the third and final article in a three-part series discussing different aspects of compensability of COVID-19 workers’ compensation claims in North Carolina, including: Part 1: Are all communicable diseases the same? Does the designation of an epidemic or pandemic change the way statutes are interpreted?; Part 2: What are the critical factors for…
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was signed into law on March 11, 2021. The ARPA amends the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). Sections 9641, 9642 and 9643 of the ARPA amend the IRC by adding three new sections to Chapter 21 of the IRC: “Credit for paid sick leave,” “Payroll credit for paid family leave,” and “Special rule…
This is the second article in a three-part series discussing different aspects of compensability of COVID-19 workers’ compensation claims in North Carolina, including: Part 1: Are all communicable diseases the same? Does the designation of an epidemic or pandemic change the way statutes are interpreted?; Part 2: What are the critical factors for determining compensability…
A decision has been an issued by the North Carolina Supreme Court in a case that we have been following for quite a few years: Griffin v. Absolute Fire Control, Inc. The Supreme Court affirmed the ruling from the Court of Appeals that was issued in January 2020. The case is now remanded back to…
This is the first article in a three-part series discussing different aspects of compensability of COVID-19 workers’ compensation claims in North Carolina, including: Part 1: Are all communicable diseases the same? Does the designation of an epidemic or pandemic change the way statutes are interpreted?; Part 2: What are the critical factors for determining compensability…
Teague Campbell Associate, Lindsay Underwood, was recognized by Legal Aid of North Carolina for her exemplary work as the 2021 Triad & Triangle Associates Drive Coordinator to raise money for Legal Aid of NC. Thank you to Lindsay and all of the associates who donated! Legal Aid of North Carolina is a statewide, nonprofit law…
Wanda Blanche Taylor and Adrian A. Phillips appointed to the Full Commission by Gov. Cooper Wanda Taylor has been appointed by Gov. Cooper to the Full Commission. If confirmed by the General Assembly, Attorney Taylor will replace Commissioner Charlton Allen, who has stayed on following the expiration of his term on June 30, 2020. Attorney…