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Attorney Paul Smith appointed chairperson of the North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission

January 4th, 2021
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Patterson Harkavy attorney Paul E. Smith as chairperson of the North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission. The Safety and Health Review Commission is an independent administrative adjudicatory bo… Read More
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NC Court of Appeals Rules in favor of Attorney Paul Smith’s client, finds officers violated Fourth Amendment during warrant execution

December 31st, 2020
This morning, the North Carolina Court of Appeals issued a decision in favor of Patterson Harkavy attorney Paul Smith’s client. In State v. Tripp, the Court held that the trial court erred in denying a motion to suppress evidence uncovered while ex… Read More
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Tags: Appeals, NC Court of Appeals, Paul Smith, Results

NC Supreme Court Restores $5.5 Million Dollar Jury Verdict, Agreeing with Amicus Brief Authored by Attorneys Burton Craige, Trisha Pande, and Narendra Ghosh

September 30th, 2020
Last week, in Savino v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority, the North Carolina Supreme Court issued a 5-1 ruling in favor of the Plaintiff in a medical negligence lawsuit, reinstating a $5.5 million dollar jury verdict that had previously been… Read More
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Client Featured in The Nation’s Article on Rampant Sexual Harassment at McDonald’s

August 11th, 2020
In its recent issue, The Nation Magazine highlights rampant sexual harassment at McDonald’s restaurants. The featured article, McDonald’s Has a Real Sexual Harassment Problem, recounts the stories of several McDonald’s employees who suffered eg… Read More
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Tags: Labor and Employment, Sexual Harassment, Trisha Pande, Unions

Patterson Harkavy files suit challenging constitutionality of NC private school voucher scheme

July 28th, 2020
Yesterday, Patterson Harkavy filed suit on behalf of seven North Carolina parents challenging the constitutionality of North Carolina’s private school voucher program. The suit is supported by the North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) and… Read More
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Tags: Burton Craige, Civil Rights, Discrimination, Education, Narendra Ghosh, NC Constitution, Paul Smith, Public Education, Vouchers

DES announces that it is ready to accept claims for federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance

April 24th, 2020
The North Carolina Division of Employment Security (DES) announced that individuals can apply for federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance beginning on April 24, 2020. Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) is a federal unemployment insurance program… Read More
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Immigrant worker's rights during the COVID-19 pandemic

April 22nd, 2020
The National Employment Law Project recently published a document answering frequently asked questions (FAQ) from immigrant workers and their advocates regarding COVID-19-related issues. Among other things, the FAQ emphasizes that all workers, regard… Read More
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Governor Cooper issues Executive Order 134 providing furloughed employees increased access to unemployment benefits

April 21st, 2020
On April 20, 2020, Governor Cooper issued Executive Order 134 “Allowing Businesses Flexibility to Make Payments That Assist Their Employees During the COVID-19 Pandemic.” The Order allows employers to temporarily furlough employees and pr… Read More
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NC Supreme Court rules in favor of Paul's client, finds police officer violated Fourth Amendment in traffic stop

March 3rd, 2020
Last Friday, the North Carolina Supreme Court issued a decision in favor of Patterson Harkavy attorney Paul Smith’s client. In State v. Reed, the Court held that the trial court erred in denying a motion to suppress evidence uncovered in a traffic… Read More
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Julian Betton receives additional $8.5 million to resolve police shooting lawsuit, bringing total recovery to $11.25 million

February 27th, 2020
Today, Patterson Harkavy dismissed the remaining claims in Julian Betton’s lawsuit over a police shooting in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, after receiving an additional settlement of $8.5 million. Betton had previously settled with other defend… Read More
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Tags: Brad Bannon, Burton Craige, Civil Rights, Narendra Ghosh, Paul Smith, Police Brutality, Police Misconduct, Results, Settlements
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