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Religious-belief allegations revive Title VII claims over vaccine mandate
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals revived part of a lawsuit brought by two former remote employees who alleged they were unlawfully fired after refusing to comply with a […]
Appellate jurisdiction lacking in pandemic immunity appeal
The North Carolina Supreme Court held that the Court of Appeals erred in asserting jurisdiction over a medical defendants’ interlocutory appeal involving the state’s Emergency or Disaster Treatment Protection Act. […]
4th Circuit: Employee’s vaccine refusal not ADA-protected
The 4th Circuit upheld Johns Hopkins Lab’s firing of an employee who refused a COVID-19 vaccine and blocked medical record access for ADA accommodation.
VIDEO: Helene response made smoother by pandemic planning
Brian King, founder and managing partner of the multicity King Law practice, and his colleagues set up contingency procedures when the COVID-19 pandemic swept the nation several years ago. In […]
Funding runs short for ‘private assigned counsel’
Demand for “private assigned counsel” has the North Carolina Office of Indigent Defense Services facing a budget shortfall, a memo to attorneys says. Higher-than-expected need for PAC services in the […]
Top 5 LinkedIn tips every lawyer should know
By Nicole Black ROCHESTER, N.Y. — When I started writing commentaries in 2007, I often covered social media use for lawyers. However, because my interest lies in emerging technologies, the […]
VIDEO: Beasley understands value of powerful examples
Cheri Beasley rose from practicing as a Cumberland County public defender to become the first African American woman to serve as North Carolina's chief justice.
SCOTUS has much to do, little time left to do it
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court is headed into its final few weeks with about a third of the cases heard this year still undecided, including ones that could reshape […]
Back in action: Settlement allows multiple-transfer athletes to play
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The NCAA and a coalition of states suing the organization have announced a proposed settlement of a lawsuit that would allow athletes to be immediately eligible to […]
Convicted prosecutor avoids prison sentence
GREENBELT, Md. — A former Baltimore city prosecutor who achieved a national profile for charging police officers in a Black man’s death was spared prison time in her sentence for […]
Proposal would curb mask-wearing at protests
RALEIGH — People wearing a mask during protests in North Carolina could face extra penalties if arrested, under proposed legislation that critics say could make it illegal to wear a […]
Court: Cooper wrong to order bars to stay closed during pandemic
RALEIGH —Gov. Roy Cooper’s orders during the COVID-19 pandemic that directed standalone bars to remain shuttered for safety while restaurants that serve alcohol got to reopen were “illogical” and violated […]
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