Entries by Litigation

Navigating Trial Decisions Through an Appellate Framework

By Kip Nelson Trial lawyers have a hard job, and it’s easy for appellate lawyers reviewing a cold record to find fault in the decisions made by their predecessors. As others have recognized, a symbiotic relationship can occur when a trial lawyer and an appellate lawyer work collaboratively during trial to reach the best solution […]

A Family Practice. A Cunning Nurse. Does Section 75-1.1 Apply To Her Conduct?

By Stephen Feldman North Carolina law prohibits unfair or deceptive acts “in or affecting commerce.” But “commerce” doesn’t include “professional services rendered by a member of a learned profession.” This quoted language comes straight from Section 75-1.1. One clear takeaway from this language is that a professional’s treatment of a patient or client doesn’t violate Section […]