A new school year can be a reminder of just how quickly things change. In the Q4 2026 issue of The Harman Headline, founder Michael Harman opens with a personal reflection—“Learning to Let Go”—on watching his kids grow, giving others room to make mistakes, and learning when to help and when to step out of the way.
Inside This Issue:
- A Message from Michael Harman: “Learning to Let Go” — a reflection on parenting, leadership, patience, and why giving people the opportunity to take ownership can be an important part of helping them grow.
- When a Rideshare Driver Causes an Accident, Who Pays? How insurance coverage can change depending on what an Uber or Lyft driver was doing in the app at the time of a North Carolina accident.
- What Goes Into a Solid Employee Handbook: Why outdated policies can create problems for small businesses, and some of the areas North Carolina employers should consider when reviewing their handbooks.
- Keeping Your Family Safe on Halloween Night: Practical reminders for pedestrians and drivers to help make Halloween night safer, from visibility and designated crossings to slowing down in residential neighborhoods.
- Frequently Asked Questions: Answers on how pre-existing conditions can affect a personal injury claim, what to do after witnessing workplace discrimination, and the difference between exempt and non-exempt employees.
- Your Job Title and Overtime: Why being called a manager—or simply being paid a salary—does not necessarily determine whether an employee is entitled to overtime pay.
At Harman Law, we are committed to an unwavering client experience and outstanding results for our neighbors in Huntersville, Charlotte, Hickory, and Rocky Mount. Download the Q4 2026 newsletter below to read the full issue.