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Skating Rink Not Liable Where No Witnesses Saw Plaintiff Fall Plaintiff Alleged Teen Hit Her While Horseplaying
Even though a Cary skating rink was allegedly negligent for not using a safety patrol and did not warn a skater about using the center part of the ice, the […]
Dad Not Required To Proceed Pro Se In Neglect Case Father Had Fired Two Court-Appointed Lawyers
Even though the father in a Haywood County neglect case fired both of his court-appointed attorneys, a trial judge erred by making him proceed pro se, the Court of Appeals […]
Social Security Lawyers Seeking Specialty Status Under New Bar Rules 39 New Specialists Certified By Bar In 6 Areas
Social Security lawyers have taken the initial steps to have their practice area designated a specialty. Under new Bar rules, they’re now required to show that the proposal is backed […]
Publication Service Improper Despite Sheriff's Five Attempts
Even though an insurance company attempted personal service five times at a defendant’s Raleigh home, the insurer also had to try certified or registered mail before turning to service by […]
Consent To Arbitration Waived Insurer's Challenge Of Coverage
An insurer that agreed to arbitrate a UM dispute with an insured who hit an abandoned truck could not later challenge whether that vehicle had any coverage, the Court of […]
Charlotte Lawyer Pleads Guilty To Mortgage Fraud Similar Cases Already In Court, State Bar
Former Charlotte lawyer Jeffrey A. Hopkins last week acknowledged his role in a mortgage fraud scheme that cost lenders as much as $3.5 million, and he now faces several years […]
Boyette Named President Of Defense Research Institute
Tort reform took the stage during the presidential campaign, but the nation’s largest defense bar group is not likely to wade into the debate any time soon, says its newly […]
Bar Ruling Would Limit Use Of Paralegal Search Companies
Two ethics rulings proposed by the State Bar could hold implications for real property lawyers, placing limits on what title search companies they use and spelling out how to avoid […]
State Bar's Disciplinary Rules To Be Reviewed
Special Committee Will Look At Hoke/Graves Controversy
Chief Justice Urges Financial Independence For Court System
The state’s chief justice says he looks forward to the day when the courts can set their own budget. “We’re getting closer to true judicial independence by getting an amendment […]
Siler Elected Bar President
The State Bar’s new president says he’ll look for new ways to stop lawyers from taking client funds. “I want a committee to look at possible ways that the State […]
State Bar Explains, Defends Handling Of Hoke/Graves Case DHC Panel Says It
The State Bar last week explained its handling of a prosecutorial misconduct case — leaving some satisfied the right result had been reached and others calling for a fuller investigation […]
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