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Fee dispute questions firm’s pro se capabilities
The North Carolina Court of Appeals moved to clarify for the first time that the state’s Rules of Professional Conduct do not allow an attorney suing to collect allegedly unpaid […]
Comma chameleon
In what could be viewed as a victory for the humble Oxford comma, the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals this month ruled in favor of a group of dairy […]
‘Spotlight’ panel highlights power of trial lawyers
For just the second time in his life, Jim Scanlan stood in front of a crowded room and described what it was like to be abused by a Boston priest […]
Womble Carlyle releases e-book guide to insurance law
The world of insurance law is one that is often incredibly complex. It’s also one that general counsel’s offices are far more likely to run into than other areas of […]
The jilted still have claim: Federal courts weigh constitutionality of ‘alienation’ statute
Valentine’s Day is usually a celebration of love, marked by flowers, candy and mushy Hallmark cards. This past Valentine’s Day, though, a federal magistrate judge in Greensboro issued an opinion […]
Strict bylaws result in attorney disqualification
A decision out of the North Carolina Business Court could serve as a teachable moment for those looking to set up a closely held corporation about the importance of corporate […]
Taking not needed for trade secrets injunction
When seeking an injunction barring a former employee from disclosing a company’s trade secrets, plaintiffs are not required to prove the employee actually misappropriated the trade secrets in question to […]
Former NC senator pleads guilty to federal charges
On Feb. 17, former state Sen. Fletcher Hartsell’s decades-long career as a public servant drew to a dramatic close. Hartsell pleaded guilty to federal corruption charges, which included counts of […]
‘Intrusion into seclusion’ appears in Biz Court case
For most corporate attorneys, the tort of intrusion into seclusion is something they may or may not remember from law school. It rarely comes up in the business context. But […]
4th Circuit: Deposits were not ‘transfers’
Deposits and wire transfers made to a debtor’s bank accounts were not transfers that could be voided as fraudulent, the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled. In fact, […]
No sanctions for being first to file
In a move that should cause litigators everywhere to breathe a sigh of relief, the North Carolina Business Court has ruled that striving to be the first party in a […]
A bunch of dam problems
The state Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources has filed a lawsuit against the owners of the Woodlake dam near Fayetteville, hoping to force them to either repair it […]
Top Legal News
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- Forfeiture mandatory after money laundering convictions
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- US Supreme Court rebuffs pharma challenge to Biden-era drug price
- ‘AI won’t take your job’ and other things CEOs say before the layoffs
- Trump dismisses lawsuit against IRS, court filing shows
- NC takes statewide approach to domestic violence prevention with new review collective
- Blown tire causes two rigs to collide
- Factual disputes block summary judgment on contractual duties
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Commentary
- ‘AI won’t take your job’ and other things CEOs say before the layoffs
- When not to believe (your lyin’ eyes)
- Conduct a technology audit to improve law firm efficiency
- When the client brings ChatGPT to the consultation
- Content Marketing: Where law firms lose referrals and how to prevent it
- Your best people are not leaving for more money — they are leaving because you stopped paying attention
- Best at Work Insights: The choice we’re making about AI
- New life for the noncompete
- 2026: The year of tech, both heroes and villains
- Beyond burnout: The case for workplaces where people thrive
- The December question every leader should anticipate
- How do parent corporations deal with Workers’ Compensation?
