As the calendar turns into 2025, a recent Business Court opinion presented an opportunity for some reminders of basic principles in departing-employee cases. So, grab your candy and popcorn, and settle in for this short post on these principles. First, let’s enjoy some Twizzlers, as the opinion in Miller v. […]
Summer is winding down, but it’s still a little swarm outside. But even though National Honey Month just ended, we’re sure you’ll still bee dancing on your way to the market to get your hands on your favorite honey brand. While you’re combing the grocery shelves, mind abuzz at all […]
Last Spring, the North Carolina Court of Appeals had a rare occasion to consider an unfair and deceptive trade practice claim asserted in the context of private-school education. Turpin v. Charlotte Latin Schools, Inc. is sui generis—a must-read for anyone interested in either education law or section 75-1.1 claims. […]
Most of the cases we write about are contested; two (or more) parties with conflicting views on the propriety of a section 75-1.1 claim present their arguments and let a Court decide who’s right. But what happens when the defending party doesn’t even show up? Does the plaintiff automatically prevail […]
