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Shipman Wright & Moore associate attorney Kevin L. Littlejohn, II has been appointed to the Board of Commissioners for the Wilmington Housing Authority (WHA) by Wilmington Mayor, Bill Saffo. This is a significant appointment that recognizes Attorney Littlejohn’s legal expertise, dedication to public service, and commitment to improving the lives of residents in New…

The Managing Partner of Shipman Wright & Moore, Gary Shipman, who represents the trustees of Cape Fear Community College (CFCC), has recently denied the validity of allegations made by former employees against college president Jim Funderburk. These allegations include claims of nepotism, misuse of college funds, and creating an abusive work environment. In an…

In a recent article about digital health and wearables (read here), healthcare attorney Mysty Blagg from Shipman Wright & Moore discusses the benefits and challenges of incorporating digital health and telehealth technologies in healthcare delivery. The article emphasizes the need for healthcare providers to embrace digital health solutions to enhance patient outcomes, streamline operations,…

A management company that runs nursing homes in California is being sued for allegedly diverting $1.8 million in COVID-19 relief funds meant for the nursing homes to its corporate use (read here). The lawsuit claims that the company submitted false claims to obtain the funds and used them to pay for unrelated expenses. The…

Shipman Wright & Moore attorneys Jennifer Scott and Kevin Littlejohn have been recognized for their outstanding pro bono legal representation by the New Hanover County Bar Association and the Wilmington Office of Legal Aid of North Carolina. As a nonprofit organization, the Wilmington Office of Legal Aid of North Carolina provides legal services to…

Written By Attorney James Moore The Camp Lejeune Justice Act has been enacted to provide compensation/benefits to eligible individuals exposed to contaminated drinking water while assigned to the U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. It is estimated that over a million individuals were potentially exposed to toxic chemicals, including benzene, trichloroethylene…

What is Premises Liability in Personal Injury Law? Premises liability in personal injury law refers to the legal obligation of a property owner or possessor to ensure that their property is safe for those who come onto it. This includes a duty to warn of known dangers and to repair or remove hazardous conditions…

Written By Attorney Mysty Blagg GoodRx agrees to pay $1.5 million to settle allegations that it breached the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”) Health Breach Notification Rule (“HBNR”).  GoodRx issued a statement regarding the settlement indicating that the company does not agree with the FTC’s allegations and admits to no wrongdoing.  GoodRx operates a digital…

Written By Attorney Mysty Blagg CMS Will Audit Nursing Homes’ Use of Antipsychotic Drugs and Increase Transparency of Citations Under Dispute The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) announced in QSO-23-05-NH that it will begin conducting targeted off-site audits of Minimum Data Set (“MDS”) coding for residents with a schizophrenia diagnosis.  This audit…

Written By Attorney Joshua MacNamara Is your property value accurate? As a real estate owner, you could pay more property taxes when the county tax assessor reassesses your commercial property or home. Attorney Joshua MacNamara can help you verify and appeal the value assessment of your commercial or residential property to help make certain…