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New Laws Go Into Effect Today

October 1st, 2009
A bunch of the new laws passed by the North Carolina legislature earlier this year go into effect today. The News and Observer highlights a few, including the statute of repose law that helps consumers injured by defective products. The N&O also… Read More
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Categories: General News
Tags: NC Legislature, News and Observer, Personal Injuries, Products Liability

Bills Protecting Workers and Consumers Signed by Governor

August 10th, 2009
The Statute of Repose Bill was signed by Governor Perdue on August 5, and becomes effective on October 1, 2009. The text of the bill can be found here. The Guaranty Fund Bill was signed by Governor Perdue on August 7, and becomes effective immediatel… Read More
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Tags: Legislation, North Carolina, Personal Injuries, Products Liability, Structured Settlements, Workers' Compensation

Statute of Repose Bill passes NC Legislature

July 30th, 2009
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Tags: Burton Craige, Legislation, NC Legislature, Personal Injuries, Products Liability

Burton Writes on Reforming the Statute of Repose

February 21st, 2009
Burton Craige has written an article, entitled Reforming and Clarifying the Products Liability Statute of Repose, for an issue of Trial Briefs, the publication of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice. The article discusses possible reform of the… Read More
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Tags: Articles, Burton Craige, NC Legislature, NCAJ, Personal Injuries, Products Liability, Statute of Repose