Brooks Pierce attorney Sarah Saint recently discussed the importance of training substitute teachers on individualized education plans (IEP) and behavioral intervention plans (BIP) with Specialedconnection.com. The article, “Track Substitutes’...(read more)
Firm News
Ryan Fairchild Talks Esports Players’ Rights with Law.com’s Legaltech News
Brooks Pierce attorney Ryan Fairchild recently talked with Law.com’s Legaltech News about esports players’ rights. The article, entitled “As Esports Take Off, Questions Abound over Players’ Rights of Publicity,” details the arising intellectual...(read more)
Brooks Pierce Attorneys Win Chemical Company a $75 Million Verdict
Brooks Pierce attorneys Beth Langley and Kim Marston were members of the legal team that secured a $75 million verdict for Chinese manufacturer Shangyu Sunfit Chemical Company Ltd. (Sunfit) in the United States District Court for the Middle District...(read more)
Insights
North Carolina Legislative Update, November 18, 2019
Legislators left Raleigh this past Friday after passing bills drawing new congressional district lines and some additional appropriations bills. They plan to return on Jan. 14 for a session that may consider a variety of items including...(read more)
Best Practices for ADA Compliance
This article was originally published by Workforce.com on October 29, 2019. This summer marked the 29th anniversary of the original Americans with Disabilities Act. I have Type 1 Diabetes, which makes me a beneficiary of the ADA (as amended). The...(read more)
North Carolina Legislative Update, November 4, 2019
After considering additional “mini-budget” and tax bills, Legislators have left Raleigh and will return on Nov. 13 for a session likely focused on congressional redistricting. After concluding that session, they will return on Jan. 14 for a session...(read more)