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A Q&A with Paul Newby, North Carolina’s new chief justice
When Paul Newby became North Carolina’s 30th Supreme Court chief justice on Jan. 1, he took office in an environment very different from any of his 29 predecessors. After taking part in the state’s first-ever virtual investiture, he takes the helm of a judicial branch that is charged with providing fair and timely justice while […]
A children’s COVID vaccine could add to conflicts for divorced parents
Earlier this month, the director of the White House Coronavirus Task Force said that vaccinating everyone in America against COVID-19 is one of the greatest operational challenges the country has ever faced and “we will not stop working until the mission is complete.” The sense of urgency is not in doubt. But the mission will […]
Woman whose leg was injured in car crash settles claim for $250K
A woman who suffered a severe leg injury when a truck hit the car she was riding in has settled a pre-lawsuit claim with the insurance carrier of the at-fault driver’s employer for $250,000, her attorney reports. Gary Clemmons of Chesnutt & Clemmons in New Bern reports that his client, Sherry Dillahunt, was a […]
Crash into stalled tractor-trailer prompts $1.9M settlement
A woman who was injured after she slammed into a tractor-trailer that had broken down in the middle of the road has confidentially settled a lawsuit against the at-fault driver and his employer for $1.9 million, her attorney reports. Hunt Willis of Martin & Jones in Raleigh said that the client, whose name was […]
Walker hit by truck settles claim for $2.5M
A walker who was seriously injured after a truck hit him from behind has settled a claim against the truck driver and his employer for $2.5 million, his attorneys report. James Roberts III and Matthew Quinn of Lewis Roberts in Raleigh and Michael DeMayo and Adrienne Blocker of Charlotte report that their client, whose […]
Couple injured in head-on collision settles claim for $2.5M
A woman who was severely injured and nearly died after her vehicle was hit head-on by another driver has confidentially settled a lawsuit against the at-fault driver for $2.35 million, and her boyfriend, who suffered minor injuries, has settled his lawsuit for $150,000, their attorneys report. Bill Elam, Will Elam, and Michael Rousseaux of […]
Patient who suffered stroke settles claim for $3.5M
A woman who didn’t receive timely treatment for a stroke she suffered while she was recovering from breast reconstruction surgery has confidentially settled a claim against the treating hospital for $3.5 million, her attorneys report. Troy Stafford of Devore, Acton & Stafford in Charlotte and Troy Blakeney of Houston, Texas, report that their client, […]
Families of killed construction workers settle claims for $14.5M
The families of three construction workers who were killed in an accident have confidentially settled a lawsuit against a subcontractor, a general subcontractor, and an equipment manufacturer for $14.25 million, their attorneys report. David Kirby and Bill Bystrynski of Edwards Kirby in Raleigh, Chuk Umerah of Fayetteville, and Adam Neijna of Raleigh report that […]
Promoting mental health doesn’t need to be expensive
COVID-19 has been a historic public health crisis, but it’s also been a mental health crisis that has intersected with the legal profession’s ongoing concerns over promoting the mental health of attorneys and their staff. Large law firms at least have the advantage of being able to devote significant financial resources to mental health promotion. […]
AI, eye tracking is helping N.C.’s bar exam go remote
For the first time ever, the North Carolina Board of Bar Examiners is letting applicants take the bar exam remotely, and it’s deploying some whizzy technology to ensure that the integrity of the exam remains as secure as it would be if conducted in person. The NCBLE announced in November that this February’s exam […]
Man crushed by loader settles claim for $1.7M
A man who was severely injured after a 1,000-pound loader arm collapsed on him while he was fixing a piece of machinery at a North Carolina industrial plant has confidentially settled a claim against the plant’s owner for $1.7 million, his attorney reports. Coleman Cowan, Hoyt Tessener and Barry Jennings of the Law Offices […]
DOT to pay $19.1M to settle Wake Co. Map Act claim
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is paying $19.1 million to settle a claim by a Wake County family whose land was seized for a major highway project under the now-defunct Map Act, the family’s attorneys report. George Autry, Stephanie Hutchins Autry, and Jeremy Hopkins of Cranfill & Sumner in Raleigh said that the DOT […]
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Commentary
- Amotion sees resurgence after almost a decade
- The flip side of generative AI in law and how to address it
- The fight for equal educational opportunity continues
- Court’s term was rough on big business
- Ex-president, bar association have made their choice
- Ruling sharpens boundaries in attorney-client privilege
- Lawyers Weekly debuts new and improved web experience
- US Supreme Court bites back at parody’s use of the First Amendment
- Supreme Court leaves key internet protection untouched
- Case study: North Carolina courts provide guidance on scope, limitations of attorney-client privilege
- A Different Ode to Pro Bono Work
- A roadmap to attracting, developing, retaining great associates
