Call Us 919-240-4054Our focus in this firm is on making our clients’ lives better. That goes for the day-to-day legal work as well as our hobbies. Check out the Bike Law blog and Facebook page to see what we’re doing. And read Ann’s post about a recent meeting with NC DMV and DOT officials about improving cycling safety on a statewide […]
Ann Groninger
Win for CWA Local in Court of Appeals
The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued an opinion today in favor of the Communication Workers of America and their Local Chapter 3602 in Fisher v. CWA. The case was the first case that we know of brought under North Carolina’s Identity Theft Protection Act. The Business Court, Judge Albert Diaz, and the Court of Appeals […]
Ann Groninger on Bike Law cycling tour
Ann Groninger embarked on a four day cycling tour of the Blue Ridge in support of Bike Law, the cyclist’s resource for legal advice and representation in North Carolina. The crew included attorneys and cyclists from South Carolina on a route through Little Switzerland and Asheville, North Carolina. Ann is a cyclist who uses her bike for […]
Magistrate judge concludes that Smithfield wage and hour collective action should proceed
In this case, plaintiffs are bringing collective action claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) based on the under-payment of wages and overtime at Smithfield Packing’s Tar Heel, North Carolina meat processing facility. Magistrate Judge Gates issued an opinion last week recommending that defendant’s motion to decertify the FLSA collective action be denied. If his recommendation […]
Ann prevails in trial to recover workers’ compensation award
On Friday, August 20, 2010, a Cleveland County jury returned a unanimous verdict for our client, Danny Rhodes. Danny was injured at work in 1992 while working for a long haul trucker for Hersek Express Incorporated. Since Hersek had no workers’ compensation insurance, Danny had to get a judgment from a Superior Court judge. When he […]
Ann speaks to Charlotte’s Track and Tri Club about cyclists’ legal rights
Ann Groninger spoke Monday May 17 to Charlotte’s Track and Triathlon club about laws affecting cyclists and how cyclists can protect themselves before and after a crash. Ann has made similar presentations to the Charlotte Area Bicycle Alliance, North Carolina Alternative Transportation Alliance, and other groups statewide. This Saturday, Ann will be riding in Charlotte’s Bethlehem […]
Charlotte office moves to 225 East Worthington Avenue
Our Charlotte office has moved, just a few blocks, to 225 East Worthington Avenue, Suite 200. The phone number for the office is still (704) 200-2009.
Ann speaks to Charlotte cycling group
Ann Groninger spoke last night with Charlotte’s Dirt Divas, a womens’ mountain biking group whose members ride together and provide service to the community. Many of the women also ride on the road and wanted to understand their legal rights and responsibilities as cyclists. Ann spoke and answered questions about the rules of the road, insurance […]
Ann writes on piercing the corporate veil
Ann Groninger, along with Paige Kurtz, has written a paper on piercing the corporate veil, an important topic when bringing lawsuits against businesses. The paper is entitled “Behind the Shield: Piercing the Corporate Veil.” Summary: So you finally have a great case against Big Corporation. You file your complaint and send in discovery requests. Somehow […]
Ann speaks at national conference on litigating bicycle cases
Ann Groninger spoke at the Torts Made Perfect seminar in Las Vegas on March 20, 2009, on the subject of representing bicyclists in personal injury cases. She presented a paper entitled “Litigating Bicycle Crash Cases.” Summary: There are many different nuances for an attorney to explore and understand in order to successfully represent an injured cyclist. […]
