Violations and Misconduct by a North Carolina Licensed General Contractor The North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractions has the authority to discipline licensees for conduct that violates state laws, regulations, or ethical standards. Pursuant to North Carolina statute, the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors may revoke, suspend, or restrict a license for READ MORE
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No Action Taken by Commission Against Client of Landon White Law
A Long Road to a Successful Outcome No action was taken against Landon White Law Firm’s client by the NC Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission on February 22, 2024. Our client was noticed with two alleged violations. The client engaged attorney Landon White early. At a hearing before the Probable Cause Committee, the READ MORE
Professional License Discipline Complaint
What is a Complaint or Grievance? A professional license discipline complaint refers to a formal grievance or accusation made against a licensed professional, such as a nurse, lawyer, general contractor, or other regulated professional, alleging misconduct or violations of professional standards. These complaints can be filed by clients, patients, colleagues, or regulatory bodies, and they READ MORE
Reporting a Criminal Charge to License Board
When does a Licensee Report a Criminal Charge to a North Carolina Professional License Board? In North Carolina, whether you need to report a criminal charge to a professional licensing board depends on the specific requirements of the licensing board or occupational board and the nature of the criminal charge. In many cases, licensing boards READ MORE
Administrative Law Explained
What is Administrative Law? Administrative law is a branch of law that governs the activities and decision-making processes of administrative agencies. These administrative agencies are responsible for implementing and enforcing laws and regulations, and include those agencies that are responsible for professional or occupational licensure. The North Carolina Board of Law Examiners, North Carolina Board READ MORE
Character and Fitness for License Board Examiners
What are Character and Fitness Issues Reviewed by Professional Licensing Boards? Character and fitness issues refer to aspects of an individual’s personal and professional background that licensing boards or examiners, such as the NC Board of Law Examiners, NC Board of Nursing, NC Licensing Board for General Contractors, other professional licensing board, consider when determining READ MORE
Hearing to Confirm Character and Fitness Requirements
What is a Character and Fitness Hearing? A character and fitness hearing is a formal evaluation or assessment conducted by a regulatory body or licensing authority in various professions, particularly in fields like law, medicine, accounting, nursing, and others that require professional licensure. The purpose of this hearing is to determine an individual’s moral character, READ MORE
Does a Business Need a Registered Agent
Every business, regardless of its structure, should have a Registered Agent. The Registered Agent can be a company official or manager, but it does not have to be.
Pretrial Limited Driving Privilege for DWI Charges in North Carolina
How do you get a pretrial Limited Driving Privilege after you are charged with Driving While Impaired? If you have been charged with Driving While Impaired (DWI) in North Carolina and your license has been revoked, you may be eligible for a pretrial Limited Driving Privilege (pretrial LDP) that will allow you to drive under READ MORE
What is an Operating Agreement for an LLC?
Operating Agreement of a Limited Liability Company A limited liability company (“LLC”) operating agreement is a legal document that outlines how an LLC will operate. It sets out the rights and responsibilities of the LLC’s members and managers, and provides guidance for how the company will be managed, how profits and losses will be allocated, READ MORE
How Do You Start a Business in North Carolina?
Starting a business in North Carolina (NC) involves several steps, which are listed below: These are the basic steps to starting a business in NC. You can find more detailed information and resources on the North Carolina Secretary of State’s website and the NC Department of Commerce’s website. Does an LLC need an Operating Agreement? READ MORE
Pistol Permit No Longer Required in North Carolina
On Wednesday, March 29, 2023, North Carolina repealed its pistol permit system effective immediately. One no longer needs permission from the local sheriff office to purchase a handgun. Under the old system, one had to apply for a purchase permit or maintain a concealed carry handgun permit. A federal background check is still required to READ MORE
Can an Applicant Appeal the Denial of their Application to a Licensing Board?
Yes, you can challenge a licensing board application denial. The process for challenging a denial varies depending on the specific licensing board. In general, the first step is to carefully review the reasons for the denial provided by the licensing board. This will give you a better understanding of why your application was denied and READ MORE
New Opportunities for Expunction of North Carolina Criminal Charges
The Second Chance Act makes many in North Carolina eligible to remove convictions and dismissals from their criminal record through the expunction process.
Expunction of Criminal Charge in North Carolina
Criminal charges stay on your record, even when dismissed. Many charges are eligible for deletion from your record through the expunction process.
Can you get a DWI on a boat?
Yes, you can be charged with drunk driving a boat. It’s called boating while impaired (BWI), and BWI applies to motorboats, sailboats, and even canoes and kayaks.
Expanded Practice Areas
“Broadening our practice areas to include estate planning, family law, real property law, and other areas allows the firm to offer additional value to our clients. It allows us to continue to strengthen our relationships with our clients.”
Estate Planning Must Haves
Each estate plan should be carefully constructed based on the individual’s goals, but there are certain elements that all good estate plans should consider.
PJC is an Adjudication of Guilt
A prayer for judgment continued does not remove a conviction from the criminal record and usually must be reported to the professional licensing board.
Applying for a Professional License with a Criminal Conviction
Most convictions do not automatically disqualify an applicant for a professional license. Preparation and presentation for a board hearing are imperative.