Can Workplace discrimination lead to constructive dismissal?
Workplace discrimination can, in serious cases, lead to constructive dismissal when an employer’s conduct fundamentally alters the employment relationship. Constructive...
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Can employees appeal unjust dismissal Canada decisions?
employees appeal unjust dismissal Canada decisions Can employees appeal unjust dismissal Canada decisions? is an important question for workers who...
Can termination without cause violate employment contracts?
Termination without cause occurs when an employer ends employment without alleging misconduct or poor performance. While it is legally permissible...
Are severance pay obligations transferable after mergers?
severance pay obligations transferable after mergers When companies undergo mergers or acquisitions, one of the most pressing concerns for employees...
Does a workplace harassment lawyer handle demotion cases?
Workplace harassment lawyer handle demotion cases Demotion in the workplace can be a distressing experience, especially when it feels unjust...
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals (Aug. 2025) – North Carolina Criminal Law
This post summarizes published criminal law and related cases released by the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals during August 2025....
Devalle and the Good Moral Character Requirement for Law Enforcement Officers – North Carolina Criminal Law
Law enforcement officers in North Carolina must have good moral character to be certified, and may lose their certification if...
News Roundup – North Carolina Criminal Law
One of the top stories this week is that of Decarlos Brown, who was charged in the fatal stabbing of...
Remote Hearings for Prisoners – North Carolina Criminal Law
During the pandemic, we got accustomed to doing certain court proceedings virtually—initially under authority of the Chief Justice’s emergency orders...
Some Other Provision of Law – North Carolina Criminal Law
Several criminal statutes include the provision that a person who commits the offense prescribed is guilty of a designated class...
N.C. Court of Appeals (Sept. 3, 2025) – North Carolina Criminal Law
This post summarizes the published criminal opinions from the North Carolina Court of Appeals released on September 3, 2025. In...
News Roundup – North Carolina Criminal Law
Jasveen Sangha, dubbed the “Ketamine Queen,” pled guilty on Wednesday to selling Matthew Perry the drugs that resulted in his...
Some Foundation Required for DRE Testimony – North Carolina Criminal Law
In light of the recent Court of Appeals opinion State v. Moore, this post is a follow-up to the 2018...
Legislature Revisits Law on Immigration Detainers – North Carolina Criminal Law
A few months ago, I blogged about the legislative changes that took effect last year surrounding the processing of defendants...
News Roundup – North Carolina Criminal Law
For the third week, federal forces continue to perform law enforcement duties in the District of Columbia pursuant to President...
Cases Outside North Carolina – North Carolina Criminal Law
In February, I blogged about State v. Thomas, 295 N.C. App. 564 (2024), and whether law enforcement can review ankle-monitoring...
N.C. Supreme Court (August 22, 2025) – North Carolina Criminal Law
This post summarizes the published criminal opinions from the North Carolina Supreme Court released on August 22, 2025. Previously, summaries...
No Interscholastic Athletics Participation in Public Schools After a Felony Conviction – North Carolina Criminal Law
A new school year is upon us and students across North Carolina are back in classrooms and on athletic fields....
N.C. Court of Appeals (Aug. 20, 2025) – North Carolina Criminal Law
This post summarizes the published criminal opinions from the North Carolina Court of Appeals released on August 20, 2025. An...
News Roundup – North Carolina Criminal Law
Erik Menendez was denied parole by a panel of California commissioners yesterday. He and his brother Lyle were sentenced to...
