Nursing Patient Abandonment in North Carolina and How to Avoid It

The health care industry and workers have always been an integral part of functional society.  In today’s world, that is truer than ever.  Nurse practitioners do important work with greater oversight than other licensed professionals in their field.  Nurse practitioners (NPs) are regulated by two licensing Boards and must be…

Yes, this is yet another COVID-19 article.  However, this article focuses on family law matters in North Carolina.  My aim is to help you understand issues pertaining to child custody, child support, alimony, post-separation support, and domestic violence.  You may also have a court date that will be rescheduled.   …

North State Law has the following office policy regarding COVID-19: Our office has had the ability to work remotely since we opened our doors.  We are happy to do phone consultations and we have the ability, through Zoom, to do video consultations, if you prefer.  If your consultation requires that…

Dentistry has been a staple in the U.S. since Paul Revere practiced dentistry on the side in the 1700s.  We have come a long way from the days of silversmiths moonlighting as dentists though.  North Carolina has required occupational licenses for dentists since enacting NCGS §90-22 in the early 20th…

Telemedicine is recognized by the North Carolina Medical Board as a proper means for a doctor to diagnose and treat their patients. Physician’s spend a lot of time, money, and energy obtaining a medical license. All the ethical concerns physicians have still apply to telemedicine. It is vitally important for…

On January 13, 2020, LSU will take on Clemson University for the national championship of college football. Louisiana State University is led by head coach Ed Orgeron, a Louisiana native. This is Coach Orgeron’s third year at the helm of LSU and he has found great success. His success was…

What is a General Licensing Non-Discrimination Law? General licensing non-discrimination laws prevent professional licensing boards from denying applicants with certain criminal records from licensure. In 2013, North Carolina enacted these non-discrimination laws. The scope of the laws were very limited. The laws did not extend to state agencies and did…

North State law is proud to announce that we are sponsors of the 2019 Association Executives of North Carolina trade show.  The AENC trade show will take place on December 12, 2019 at the Raleigh Convention Center.  AENC is made up of executives from many associations all over the state…

Professional Licensing for Veterinarians in North Carolina