Contracts
Handshake Agreements and Breach of Contracts
The old-fashioned handshake began as a means for two people to assure one another that neither was carrying a weapon. Over the years the handshake
July 14, 2021
Uncategorized
North Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s Top Verdicts & Settlements of 2020
Two Maginnis Howard settlements appear on North Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s list of the Top Verdicts & Settlements of 2020. How We Scored on North Carolina
March 3, 2021
Consumer Law
Class Action Regarding Illegal Eviction Fees Certified
Edward H. Maginnis and Karl S. Gwaltney had a consumer class action case certified on January 15th, 2021. Rebecca W. Holt, Wake County Superior Court
January 20, 2021
Consumer Law
Consumer Class Action Certified
Edward H. Maginnis and Karl S. Gwaltney had a consumer class action case certified on November 12, 2020 after nearly three years of litigation. Forsyth
January 12, 2021
Consumer Law
Extended Warranty Robocalls
Car extended warranty robocalls are not the only ones plaguing our mobile devices, but they can be some of the more dangerous ones. At times
December 30, 2020
Consumer Law
Maginnis Howard Agrees to Settle $7M Class Action with Seterus Inc.
Maginnis Howard attorneys Edward H. Maginnis, Asa C. Edwards and Karl S. Gwaltney, agreed this week to settle a class action lawsuit with the mortgage
December 23, 2020
Dealing with Debt Collectors after Medical Bankruptcy
A major factor in the decision to file bankruptcy for many people is overwhelming medical debt. This medical debt can lead people to file for
September 22, 2020
Consumer Law
What Consent is Required for Telemarketing Calls?
Telemarketing or advertising calls made using an ATDS require prior express written consent (PEWC). However, both the FCC and courts intend the definition of PEWC
August 18, 2020
TCPA Protections Against Pre-Recorded Calls
Pre-recorded messages (robocalls) are typically harassing telephone calls made by debt collectors and marketers. They can also come from political consultants and other organizations where
August 5, 2020
