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I Received a Letter of Notice From the NC Bar Grievance Committee – What Now?

If you have received a Letter of Notice from the Grievance Committee of the North Carolina State Bar, you need to take it seriously. Even if you believe that the allegations contained in the letter are unfounded, you have a professional obligation to… Read More
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Categories: Professional License Defense

Should You Hire a New Lawyer for Your Criminal Appeal?

If you were convicted at trial, this does not necessarily mean that your case is over. You could have grounds to file an appeal; and, if you do, it is important that you hire a lawyer to help you enforce your legal and Constitutional rights. But, thi… Read More
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Categories: Criminal Law Defense

Examples of Recent Disciplinary Actions by the North Carolina Medical Board

Among its many roles, the North Carolina Medical Board is tasked with conducting disciplinary proceedings and imposing disciplinary action for physicians who fail to meet their professional responsibilities. If you are facing disciplinary action by t… Read More
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Categories: Professional License Defense

Can I Appeal My Conviction in North Carolina?

If you lost your case at trial and are now facing the reality of a criminal sentence, it is natural to want to explore your options for turning back the clock. If there were mistakes during your trial – and if you could fix those mistakes – maybe… Read More
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Categories: Criminal Law Defense

When is it Acceptable for a Doctor to Use Social Media?

Like individuals in all professions, many doctors are finding that social media is becoming a necessary aspect of both their personal and professional lives. For doctors, posting information about their patients (and their personal lives) can have ob… Read More
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Categories: Professional License Defense

How Do You Appeal a Criminal Conviction in North Carolina?

If you were charged with a crime and convicted at trial, your case still may not be over. Under North Carolina law, there are a number of different grounds on which the criminally-convicted can seek to have their convictions overturned. Our attorneys… Read More
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Categories: Criminal Law Defense

Facing Discipline as a North Carolina Real Estate Agent or Broker

In North Carolina, all real estate agents and brokers must comply with both (i) the North Carolina Real Estate License Law and (ii) the North Carolina Real Estate Commission Rules. Failure to comply can have serious consequences, including facing dis… Read More
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Categories: Professional License Defense

Are You Facing a Federal Investigation? Why You Should Hire a Lawyer Before You Get Charged

If you are facing a federal investigation, you need to take action to protect yourself. Federal agencies have been stepping up their enforcement efforts in various areas – healthcare fraud and antitrust violations among them – and many innocent i… Read More
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Categories: Criminal Law Defense

Ethics and Social Media: Case Research and E-Discovery

Although social media is now approaching its teenage years (Myspace, the first widely-used social media platform, was founded in August 2003), legal ethics in the use of social media is in some ways still very much in its infancy. Despite the fact th… Read More
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Categories: Professional License Defense

Can Field Sobriety Test Results Be Used Against You?

When a police officer pulls someone over on suspicion of driving while impaired (DWI) in North Carolina, he or she will typically ask the suspect to perform a number of different field sobriety tests (FSTs). The police use these FSTs to look for sign… Read More
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Categories: Criminal Law Defense
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