By: Felicia Haigh, Attorney at Law Earlier this month, Senate Bill 31 was filed in the North Carolina Senate. The bill seeks to revise N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-129, regarding the procedure for letting of public contracts. The most...
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Proposed North Carolina Senate Bill 31 Revision: Political Subdivisions/Local Bidders Notice
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Anderson Jones, PLLC Offers Mediation Services
Are you looking for a certified mediator that is a trusted voice in bringing matters to a successful resolution? Anderson Jones Founding Partner, Todd A. Jones is an approved North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission Mediator for Superior Court civil actions....
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Election Day: Taking Time Off of Work to Vote
By: Christine F. Mayhew, Attorney at Law What are an employer’s obligations to grant employee requests for leave to vote? Although no federal legislation exists requiring employers to provide time off to vote, many states have enacted their own...
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New Orders from North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley Concerning North Carolina Courts
Earlier today, North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley issued new orders concerning the North Carolina court operations. These orders included extending filing deadlines, limiting in-person contact between the public and the staff of local clerk of court offices,...
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Census Day
Do you know what today is? Yes, it is April Fools Day, but it’s also Census Day (not a joke)! Have you received your invitation to complete the United States 2020 Census? According to the US Census 2020 website, “The...
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Tips to Help Avoid Violations of the False Claims Act
The False Claims Act (FCA) holds responsible companies and individuals that conspire, conceal or create fraudulent claims against the government in order to receive money. For tips on how to help avoid allegations of the False Claim Act when working...
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Remembering 9/11
Anderson Jones, PLLC pauses in remembrance for those that lost their lives, and for all the men and women who gave their lives on September 11, 2001. "Time is passing. Yet, for the United States of America, there will...
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Anderson Jones Offers Mediation Services
Anderson Jones Founding Partner, Todd A. Jones is an approved North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission Mediator for Superior Court civil actions. Jones has more than 20 years of experience at all levels in construction law and litigation, business law, collections,...
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NC General Contractors Licensing Update – New Laws to Take Effect 10/1
Do you have a general contracting license? According to a recently signed bill by Governor Roy Cooper beginning October 1st, it is a CRIME to perform general contracting work without first obtaining a license issued by the North Carolina Licensing...
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Beach Front Property Owners Win!
The NC Supreme Court affirmed a lower court decision that allows for oceanfront property owners to be compensated when a government uses and “takes” their land for upkeep of public beaches through an easement process. Click here to read full...