In the current economic climate, it seems as though more and more insurance claims and subsequent investigations involve insureds who have previously filed bankruptcy petitions. Oftentimes insurance claim representatives and/or investigators are left trying to interpret bankruptcy petitions, schedules, and financial affair disclosures. […]

The North Carolina Court System employs alternative dispute resolution methods on a routine basis in an effort to handle a continuing overcrowded court docket.  As such, avenues such as arbitrations and mediated settlement conferences are utilized in virtually every case now filed in our District […]

The North Carolina General Assembly made significant changes to North Carolina’s tort laws effective October 1, 2011.  These changes affect the admissibility of expert testimony, the amount Plaintiffs may claim for medical expenses, and the right to seek separate trials on issues of […]

On May 1, 2012, the North Carolina Court of Appeals issued its ruling in the case of N.C. Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company vs. Cully’s Motorcross Park, Inc.  The holding of the case is concerning for a number of reasons that will certainly impact any […]