From lengthy and formal purchase and sale or lease agreements to nondisclosure agreements and employment agreements, written contracts are a routine part of the day to day operations of most businesses. By making sure your contracts are clear and accurate before you sign, you can eliminate a significant amount of risk should things not go…
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The Alcohol Beverage Control Commission (ABC) is a State Government Agency within the North Carolina Department of Commerce charged with providing uniform control over the sale, purchase, transportation, manufacture, consumption and possession of alcoholic beverages. There are special risks involved in selling alcohol to the public. The ABC Commission issues ABC permits, and works with…
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On January 27, 2017, in King v. Bryant, the Supreme Court of North Carolina held that health care providers now owe prospective patients a fiduciary relationship that is independent of a physician-patient relationship and can even exist prior to formation of a physician-patient relationship. What Happened In King, the plaintiff-patient presented to an ambulatory surgical center…
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In the information economy, managing employee knowledge is critical. Recent labor trends of decreasing employee tenure only heightens the importance for businesses and employers to take pro-active steps in protecting sensitive information and relationships developed in the course of business from frequent employee turnover. Regardless of industry, employment agreements such as non-competes and non-solicitation agreements…
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We are pleased to announce that three attorneys from Teague Campbell Dennis & Gorham, LLP have been selected to the 2017 North Carolina Super Lawyers list. This is an exclusive list, recognizing no more than five percent of attorneys in North Carolina. Additionally, four attorneys from Teague Campbell have been selected to the 2017 North…
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Chairman Charlton Allen has been appointed for a four-year term as chairman through December 30, 2020. Yolanda Stith has been appointed as the newest commissioner. She will serve the remaining two and half years of Andrew Heath’s original term and then an additional six-year term. Of that time, she will serve a four-year term as…
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Shawn Patillo suffered a low back injury on February 16, 2011 while working as a press operator for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. (“Goodyear”). He was evaluated at the on-site medical clinic and was restricted to “off-standard” work, which meant he could not fully perform all his job functions and required assistance with his job…
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Kelly Lewis worked as a bus operator for Transit Management of Charlotte (“Charlotte Transit”). He suffered an admittedly compensable back injury on June 15, 2009 when the bus he was driving was rear-ended. A Form 25R was completed wherein Mr. Lewis was assigned a 0% permanent partial disability rating. The last medical expense payment was…
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Teague Campbell is proud to announce that the firm has once again been recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® in their 2017 Best Law Firms rankings. U.S. News reports that, “firms included in the 2017 Best Law Firms list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and…
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Teague Campbell is honored to receive placement on the North Carolina Trucking Association’s (NCTA) Board of Directors for the 2016-2017 term. Bill Bulfer, Partner in the firm’s Asheville office, will fulfill that commitment. The NCTA Board of Directors seeks to contribute to the organization’s mission, vision and values, and offers expertise to ensure the health…
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