Other Appearances
Attorney Tom Wilmoth Spoke Out Against the “Legal Loophole” Known as the ‘Texas Two-step’ in a Recent Article
June 13th, 2023: James Scott Farrin Attorney Tom Wilmoth spoke out against the “legal loophole” known as the ‘Texas Two-Step’ in a recent article from “South Carolina Lawyers Weekly.” This loophole (named after the line dance) refers to when two companies merge into one or one company divides in two in order to escape liability for claims, such as those arising from asbestos and talc exposure. Read the full article featuring Tom here.
Partner Rick Fleming Authors Op-ed on Disability and Long Covid for North State Journal
June 2nd, 2023: As long COVID continues to impede the ability of tens of thousands of Americans to return to work, many of those suffering have been unable to access needed government benefits. In this opinion piece for North State Journal, “the only statewide newspaper in North Carolina,” Partner Rick Fleming discusses how people suffering from long COVID have been let down by the very system that is supposed to protect them in the face of debilitating illnesses like long COVID. To learn more, and see what Fleming suggests as the solution, click here.
Partner Paul Dickinson Discusses Legal Options for Those Affected by Fire at Charlotte Construction Site
May 19th, 2023: Recently, a massive fire at a South Park construction site caused large amounts of destruction to the site as well as to nearby businesses. Do construction site workers, nearby business owners, and others deserve compensation for the harms and losses they may have suffered? WBTV turned to James Scott Farrin personal injury attorney and Partner, Paul Dickinson. “This fire should not have happened,” says Dickinson. In the article, Dickinson describes options impacted people may have for legal action, such as personal injury and workers’ compensation claims. Read the full article for more advice from Dickinson to those who were affected by the fire.
Attorney Bradley Anderton Appeared on WBTV News About the Impact of Social Media on Judges
May 3rd, 2023: James Scott Farrin attorney Bradley Anderton recently appeared on WBTV News for a lengthy discussion of how different judges’ understanding of social media can affect the outcomes of court cases. Anderton shared how one of his cases was impacted back in 2021 by a judge’s snap impression of the accuser’s OnlyFans account. Anderton warns that the development of new social media platforms is often outpacing legal education requirements for lawyers and judges, and some judicial decisions are being made with a lack of context for how these new platforms are understood in society. Bradley calls on lawyers and judges to educate themselves on emerging technologies and social media so that they can reach more fair case outcomes. To see the full interview, visit: Examining the impact of social media on judges, court case outcomes (wbtv.com) Attorney no longer with firm.
Weaver Fertilizer Plant Explosion: Class-action Case to Resume Shortly, Says James Scott Farrin Attorney Gary Jackson*
March 24th, 2023: The Weaver plant factory explosion in early 2022 captured the attention of the country and left the Triad area under a smoky haze for several weeks. A state investigation found that “neglected structural deficiencies” raised the risk of fire at the plant, and that we were lucky the blaze didn’t become one of the worst explosions in American history. Read more about the investigation here. James Scott Farrin Partner Gary Jackson is helping seek justice and fair compensation for those impacted and displaced by the fire. Now, after a months-long electoral delay, Jackson says the case is set to resume and move into the discovery phase in the coming weeks. To learn more about our fight on behalf of Winston-Salem residents, visit: https://www.farrin.com/winston-weaver-fertilizer-plant-fire/ Attorney no longer with firm.
The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin Names Three New Partners
February 2nd, 2023: James Scott Farrin has announced three new additions to its leadership ranks: Paul Dickinson, Jr. has practiced for more than thirty years, handling cases in more than a dozen different practice areas. Miriah Millis Yanez, a personal injury attorney at the firm since 2017, seeks positive outcomes for accident victims while overseeing the Summer Associate Internship program for law students. Susan Vanderweert joined the firm in 2015 and is a North Carolina State Bar Board Certified Specialist in workers’ compensation law. Read more.
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