In yet another case highlighting potential pitfalls when appealing a decision of the Business Court, the North Carolina Court of Appeals dismissed a plaintiff’s appeal Tuesday for failing to provide
Continue Reading Business Court Designation Papers Are Now a Mandatory Part of the Record on Appeal
It’s a rule familiar to all litigants – one that probably discourages some plaintiffs from pursuing well-founded cases where judgment is likely to be expensive and that frustrates many a
Continue Reading Court Enforces Exception to the American Rule on Attorneys’ Fees
In an opinion released Tuesday, the Court of Appeals reinforced the difficulty plaintiffs face when asserting claims against hospitals or other medical providers alleging that the provider was negligent in
Continue Reading Court Bolsters Strength of Medical Review Privilege
When a client cannot pay in cash, may an attorney accept other forms of payment such as an equity stake in the client’s business? Isn’t this a classic “win-win” scenario?
Continue Reading Ethical Pitfalls in Alternative Fee Arrangements Exposed
Last week, the Supreme Court held that electronically maintained court records are not subject to the Public Records Act, reversing a unanimous opinion of the Court of Appeals. While the
Continue Reading Need Electronic Court Records? Get a License.
In what is sure to fuel an already vigorous political debate, the North Carolina Supreme Court upheld North Carolina’s school voucher program yesterday, dissolving the trial court’s injunction prohibiting disbursement
Continue Reading Supreme Court Decision Means School Voucher Program Is Likely Here to Stay
A split decision of the Court of Appeals Tuesday provides a warning to litigators: If you plan to take immediate appeal from an order that is final as to some
Continue Reading When Is the Right Time to Seek a Rule 54(b) Certification?
The North Carolina Supreme Court agreed Friday to review a Court of Appeals decision that raised concerns among North Carolina accountants over their ability to perform independent audits in conformity
Continue Reading NC Supreme Court to Address whether Auditors Owe Fiduciary Duties to Clients