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In order to close the legal loopholes that surrounded North Carolina’s definition of rape, both chambers of the NC General Assembly have unanimously passed legislation reforming sexual assault laws. The Bill, known as SB 199, has had widespread bipartisan support. Prior to the passage of this new legislation, North Carolina was the only state in

The purpose of an insurance policy is to protect us in the event of an accident. And while this can definitely prove true, the nubmber one priority of an insurance company is to make money – not to make sure you are compensated fairly.  Unfortunately, in an effort to make money, the company will often

We look to the government to inform us of many different things. One such thing is the safety of the vehicles that we drive. But while government crash tests are performed to gauge the safety of every car, the pace at which vehicle safety technology is evolving has made these tests inadequate. In the 1950s,

With the 2019 holiday season in full swing, parents and relatives everywhere are rushing to get their hands on the perfect toys for the children in their lives. However, despite years of progress in keeping dangerous toys off shelves by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), elected officials, non-profits, and public health organizations, there

On November 21, 2019, Attorney Carma L. Henson, along with other plaintiff lawyers, presented at the American Advocates for Justice (AAJ) “Discovery Masters Class: Overcoming Obstructive Discovery Seminar” in Washington, DC, discussing tactics to overcome obstructive discovery tactics. Carma spoke on two topics including: Attorneys Duties When Responding to Discovery (ethics) Prohibited Objections: Written Discovery

According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, each year approximately 400,000 people undergo total hip replacement surgeries. While a hip replacement is intended to increase a patient’s mobility and quality of life, unfortunately, that is not always the case. In some instances, hip implants such as the OMNI (K2 or Apex K2) artificial

Earlier this month, Senator Tom Udall of New Mexico and Senator Rick Scott of Florida introduced legislation that would require all new cars and trucks to come with special alcohol detection systems by 2024. Under the Reduce Impaired Driving for Everyone Act of 2019, the “RIDE Act,” $10 million would be allocated to continue government-funded

Decorating for Halloween is one of the most exciting parts of the holiday. However, obstructions on your property such as wiring from lights or inflatable decorations can pose a serious tripping hazard for those walking on your property. If you plan on inviting trick-or-treaters or other guests to your home this Halloween, it’s important to

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has recently announced that there will be a 1.6 percent increase in payments for those receiving Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits come 2020. While this is good news, the increase may not be a total cause for celebration, as the payments will simply be adjusted due to