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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's Disciplinary Rules To Be Reviewed
Special Committee Will Look At Hoke/Graves Controversy
Malpractice Claim Viable After Attorney Exited Case
A personal injury lawyer who discharged her client before a limitations period ran on an auto accident case — and even told her to seek other counsel — may be […]
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 […]
Bar Schedules Two Hearings On Hoke/Graves Controversy
Reacting to negative press and critical letters, the Bar will hold two hearings this week to review its handling of a prosecutorial misconduct case. On Wednesday, the Bar’s governing body […]
Public, Profession Split Over Reprimand In Gell Case
Lawyer For Co-Defendatn Still Insists Gell Guilty
Co-Workers' Ridicule Grounds For Distress Trial
A former Durham body shop employee who said excessive ridicule and teasing by co-workers landed him in the hospital can go to trial for intentional infliction of emotional distress, the […]
Housing Agency Not Liable For Resident's Death After Trespasser's Attack
A Wake County jury has concluded the Raleigh Housing Authority was not negligent in the death of an 81-year-old resident who was attacked in her apartment. The civil lawsuit arose […]
Motorcycle Carburetor Fuels Dispute In Couple's ED Appeal
A Sept. 21 equitable distribution decision from the Court of Appeals really got down to the nuts and bolts — particularly those attached to a couple’s Harley-Davidson motorcycle. In Urciolo […]
Family Of Farmer Killed In Tractor Accident Recovers $1M
The estate of a farmer killed while traveling at 20 mph on U.S. 264 Bypass near Wilson has been awarded $1.07 million in U.S. Eastern District Court. Jurors reached the […]
Family Of Farmer Killed In Tractor Accident Recovers $1M (171827)
The estate of a farmer killed while traveling at 20 mph on U.S. 264 Bypass near Wilson has been awarded $1.07 million in U.S. Eastern District Court. Jurors reached the […]
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