Understanding Liability in Truck Accidents
When truck accidents happen anywhere in the state of North Carolina, determining liability is the first step in securing justice for those who are injured.
Know the North Carolina False Claims Act
How the False Claims Act Provides Whistleblowers Protection in North Carolina In 2009, Governor Beverly Perdue signed the North Carolina False Claims Act into law, providing whistleblowers protection when reporting fraud. Like the federal False Claims Act, the North Carolina False Claims Act allows private individuals to file a lawsuit, called qui tam claim, [...]
What Does ‘Wind Up’ Mean for a Partnership?
Anyone entering a partnership should contact a business dispute lawyer to understand what ‘winding up’ means for the parties involved.
A Guide To Calculating Average Weekly Wages for N.C. Workers’ Compensation
North Carolina workers’ compensation law allows qualified employees to recover lost income to aid their recovery based on their average weekly wages. Accidents occur in any employment setting, so it is important to understand which workplace injuries are compensable and how your pay is calculated. How Much Does Workers’ Compensation Pay? In most cases, [...]
Protect Yourself From False Subrogation Claims
The Miller Law Group's Personal Injury Lawyers Know How to Stop Fraudulent Subrogation and Lien Claims That Can Wipe Out Your Personal Injury Recovery
District of Columbia False Claims Act
District of Columbia False Claims Act The District of Columbia False Claims Act mirrors the Federal False Claims Act. The Act prohibits a person or company from knowingly making false or fraudulent claims for payment to the District. The Act also prohibits misappropriation of District property. A Whistleblower may receive [...]
Georgia False Claims Act
Georgia False Claims Act A whistleblower in Georgia can rely of two different False Claims Acts to report fraud. The Taxpayer Protection False Claims Act and the Georgia False Medicaid Claims Act prohibit false claims for payment to the government. Taxpayer Protection False Claims Act Georgia broadened the scope [...]
Virginia Fraud Against Taxpayers Act
Virginia Fraud Against Taxpayers Act The Virginia Fraud Against Taxpayers Act imposes liability on persons who knowingly present false or fraudulent claims for payment with state funds. The Act allows whistleblowers to file lawsuits against these persons if they know that such acts are taking place. Under the Act [...]
North Carolina False Claims Act
North Carolina False Claims Act The North Carolina False Claims Act became effective in January of 2010. The Act allows individuals to bring whistleblower actions against individuals or companies who submit false claims to the State. The Act allows the whistleblower to recover a portion of the monetary recovery. [...]
What to Know If You’ve Been Fired – Raleigh, NC Employment Lawyers
What to Know If You’ve Been Fired - Raleigh, NC Employment Lawyers Getting fired is always upsetting. Sometimes it’s confusing. Here’s what to know when you’re facing a “pink slip.” North Carolina is an “at-will employment” state. And so is every other state except Montana. That means that you [...]
