No one wants to give up on marriage. Yet there often comes a time when divorce seems like a real possibility. Marriages break down for a variety of reasons, including incompatibility, financial difficulties, and infidelity. At some point, you seem to be arguing more than you are enjoying each other’s company. At Hodges Coxe Potter […]
Starting a new business is an exciting experience. Before you can throw open your doors or begin advertising, you need to legally establish the business. This requires that you choose a business entity type. In North Carolina, business owners have several options from which to choose. Picking the best type is often complicated, but we […]
Financial scams, environmental damage, political payola, unsafe products, child slavery and sex abuse: It’s all here in Worst Corporate Conduct of 2018. Download here:
A new documentary by Steve Burrows talks about how his mother went in for hip surgery and came out with a coma. Read more about the medical errors here.
2018 Worst Corporate Conduct #4: General Motors has file three petitions in two years to try and get out of having to recall its vehicles with deadly Takata air bags.
2018 Worst Corporate Conduct #3: State Farm settled a $250 million RICO lawsuit for secretly funneling over $4 million into the campaign of a friendly state Supreme Court judge who later voted to overturn a $1.06 billion verdict against the insurer. That earned the “good hands” company third place on the 2018 Worst Corporate Conduct […]
How many times did you see corporate execs from major companies in the news last year apologizing for abusing their customers, employees and investors and the American people? And once the news media moved on, did those apologies really mean anything? Not really, according to this report:
2018 Worst Corporate Conduct #2: The world’s five largest publicly traded oil companies may have ignored warnings from their own researchers on the dangers of climate change caused by global warming.
As more and more people question why women are dying from pregnancy at high rates, a new bill that was passed claims that they don’t require states to examine whether flawed medical care played a role. Read more here.
2018 Worst Corporate Conduct #1: Student loan giant Navient was caught cheating borrowers, including the disabled and severely injured veterans.
Which big name companies behaved the WORST in 2018 on safety, consumer protection and civil justice? Here’s the list.
Have fun and stay safe at the same time by making your own “slime” with the kids. It won’t have dangerous levels of boron, unlike some of the store-bought stuff!
Ideally, you will never have a conflict with your Homeowners Association, but as thousands of homeowners have found, that dream is simply not realistic. When you moved into your home, you probably received a document with a list of rules and regulations. As a member of the HOA, you must abide by these rules and […]
Commercial leases look nothing like the lease people signed in college to rent an apartment across from campus. Instead, these leases are highly technical and often far too long. Even savvy business owners can feel overwhelmed and might just sign on the dotted line, hoping for the best. Unfortunately, disputes constantly crop up between commercial […]
Smart toys can be TOO smart. Now that all the presents are unwrapped, heed this story and keep an eye on who’s keeping an eye on your kids.
Sometimes, marital conflict does not end with divorce. Instead, couples continue to squabble long after the judge signs the divorce decree, and children are unfortunately caught in the middle. At Hodges Coxe Potter & Phillips LLP, we receive many phone calls from mothers and fathers who complain that their ex is interfering with their child […]
It is against the law to flee the scene of a crime. Nevertheless, countless motorists take off after crashing into another driver or a pedestrian. Their reasons vary. Some are drunk and do not want to get picked up for DUI. Others lack insurance and are afraid to acknowledge as much. Other drivers might be […]
At Hodges Coxe Potter & Phillips LLP, we love dogs. However, all dogs need to be properly treated and trained or they pose a risk of injury to their owners and neighbors. These maltreated and untrained dogs can cause significant injuries. Not only can the dog’s teeth damage muscles, nerves, and other soft tissue, but […]
You won’t see this story on the evening news, but according to the National Safety Council, over 34,000 Americans died from falls in 2016. Better check out our latest newsletter with prevention tips for people of all ages.
Under North Carolina law, a couple’s marital property shall be divided equitably during a divorce. Often this means the property is divided equally, 50/50, but not always. A judge must divide it fairly after looking at a variety of factors, such as the income earning potential of each spouse before determining how much property each […]