ArticleHow Sexual Harassment Hurts My Bottom LineShould you find your company managing a claim of sexual harassment, many tough decisions lie ahead. Most of those decisions will be aimed at preserving the safety of employees...United StatesEmployment and HRLincoln Derr PLLC
ArticleRemote Depositions In North Carolina During COVID-19On March 27, 2020 as Governor Roy Cooper's Stay at Home Order went into effect, I was fielding requests from other North Carolina lawyers to move forward with depositions. The push was on to try to keep cases moving forward.United StatesLaw Department PerformanceLincoln Derr PLLC
ArticleIs Reconsideration An Option?So, you have received a decision from the court and you are disappointed. The judge did not see the issue your way and denied your motion. You believe that the court missed something that should have resulted in your favor. Do you move to reconsider?United StatesLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationLincoln Derr PLLC
ArticleHow To Win A Street Fight: Our Toughest Jury Trials – Episode 2In this episode of Trying 2 Win, hosts Sara Lincoln and Tricia Derr, founders of the women-led law firm, Lincoln Derr, break down their toughest cases.United StatesLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationLincoln Derr PLLC
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ArticleTrial by Nature Tip #10 – Guard Your EggAs a Bar, we need to look after our flock. Like the penguins taking turns standing on the cold perimeter of the flock, we must all contribute to the greater good of our community. Dedication to pro bono work, Bar programs, teaching opportunities and professionalism is a shared responsibility.United StatesLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationLincoln Derr PLLC
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ArticleU.S. Women's National Team Awaits Decision In Equal Pay Cases the U.S. Women's National Team ("USWNT") racks up wins at the SheBelieves Cup this week, their attorneys are gearing up for the trial in their Equal Pay case...United StatesEmployment and HRLincoln Derr PLLC
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ArticleU.S. DOL Message To EmployersIf you're an employer that hasn't already started or made plans to comply with the paid leave entitlements of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act ("FFCRA"), you may not have as much time as you think.United StatesCoronavirus (COVID-19)Lincoln Derr PLLC
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ArticleAre You Covered For Business Interruption Losses Due To COVID-19?Many small businesses in North Carolina are wondering if they will survive the temporary closures or other losses required by Governor Roy Cooper's Executive Stay at Home Order.United StatesCoronavirus (COVID-19)Lincoln Derr PLLC
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