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Q: An employee notified management late this afternoon that their partner might have COVID-19 but cannot be tested until Monday. What should we do?
March 17, 2020
Answer: Ask the employee to voluntarily stay home pending the test, and advise them to get medical attention if they experience known symptoms of COVID-19 (fever and cough). If the employee can work from home, that would be ideal. If not, PTO or other paid or unpaid leave policies could be used. STD and ADA […]Insight
Q: The Governor issued an Executive Order closing public schools and banning mass gatherings of 100 or more people. What impact does this have on my workforce management?
March 17, 2020
Answer: The North Carolina Governor’s Office issued an Executive Order Saturday, March 14, 2020 banning gatherings of more than 100 people and directing the closure of K-12 public schools to limit the spread of COVID-19 (The “Order”)). https://files.nc.gov/governor/documents/files/EO117-COVID-19-Prohibiting-Mass-Gathering-and-K12-School-Closure.pdf. This Order will have an immediate impact on workforces across the State. For the duration of the […]News
2016 Triangle Business Journal 40 Under 40 Award
May 12, 2016
We are proud to announce that Jason Barron, one of the founding partners at Morningstar Law Group, has been selected to receive the Triangle Business Journal’s prestigious 40 under 40 Leadership award. The 40 Under 40 awards recognize outstanding professionals under the age of 40 for their contributions to their organizations and to the community. […]Attorney
Britney Weaver
January 28, 2021
Britney Weaver is a litigation attorney who uses every tool at her disposal — inside and outside the courtroom — to achieve favorable outcomes for her clients. She brings a meticulous approach to litigation that allows her to resolve matters efficiently, and a personal commitment to service that ensures every client receives the attention they…Attorney
Swain Wood
February 1, 2023
Swain Wood, formerly the First Assistant Attorney General of North Carolina and General Counsel to Attorney General Josh Stein, is the Chair of Morningstar’s Political and Government Disputes team. Swain is a proven problem-solver, working closely with clients to successfully anticipate, navigate, and resolve complex legal disputes involving public entities and officials. During his government…Attorney
Leticia Shapiro
March 15, 2023
Leticia Shapiro is a real estate and litigation lawyer who assists clients with legal issues involving development, zoning, and land use. She is dedicated to client service and building strong relationships that allow her to effectively represent clients in legislative, administrative, and quasi-judicial proceedings. Tish enjoys hanging out with her family and is a huge…Attorney
Kenzie M. Rakes
May 20, 2023
Kenzie is a litigation attorney based in Morningstar Law Group’s Raleigh office. She represents clients involved in a variety of litigation, ranging from employment and business litigation to government investigations and appeals. Kenzie develops litigation strategies, drafts briefs, negotiates settlements, and prepares clients for court. Before joining Morningstar, Kenzie worked with the NC Department of…Attorney
Hank Gates
August 20, 2019
Hank Gates is an employment lawyer and business litigation attorney in Morningstar’s Durham, NC office. His experience covers a broad range of areas in employment law, including discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims under Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and other state and federal anti-discrimination laws; religious and disability accommodation, and family and medical…Attorney
Christopher Jackson
August 20, 2019
Christopher Jackson works closely with his clients to help navigate the complex challenges of intellectual property and commercial litigation. With a clear understanding that job one is protecting his clients’ business needs, Christopher prides himself on delivering the best possible outcomes for them, whether through litigation, trial, or alternate dispute resolution. He represents both plaintiffs…Attorney
John Kivus
August 20, 2019
John Kivus knows software. As a software attorney and intellectual property lawyer with over a decade of experience, John uses his deep engineering expertise to help software companies avoid and resolve complex legal disputes. His software expertise allows him to effectively prevent or resolve disputes through contracts, transactions, or litigation by providing strategic advice based…