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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…

In 2019, North Carolina passed a new insurance law, House Bill 814, that changed the state’s insurance regulations. The bill aimed to increase transparency in the insurance market, improve consumer protections, and encourage competition among insurance companies. One significant provision of the bill was the creation of a new database for insurance complaints and…

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…

The elements of a personal injury claim based on the negligence are: Duty of care: The defendant had a legal obligation to act with reasonable care towards the plaintiff. Breach of duty: The defendant failed to fulfill their duty of care by acting carelessly or recklessly. Causation: The defendant’s breach of duty caused the…

The federal estate tax is a tax imposed by the U.S. government on the transfer of the estate of a deceased person. The tax is levied on the value of the estate above a certain exempt amount. It’s important to have a seasoned tax attorney that can help you navigate some of the particulars…

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…

Shipman Wright & Moore is pleased to announce that Mysty Blagg has joined the firm as an associate attorney. Mysty is experienced in helping healthcare professionals and companies achieve their strategic goals through her legal representation. With over twenty years of experience in the healthcare industry, Mysty brings a unique and valuable perspective to her…

Written By Attorney Joshua MacNamara Your Rights as a Taxpayer-North Carolina Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights Individuals and businesses often find themselves dealing with unexpected tax situations, asking the question…  “What are my rights as a taxpayer?” In North Carolina, you are protected by a Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights, and which include: Right to Protection…