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Weinstein’s lawyers want him hospitalized instead of in jail during #MeToo retrial
Harvey Weinstein’s lawyers asked a judge on April 16 to allow the ailing ex-studio boss to spend his nights at a New York City hospital instead of jail for the […]
Rising Rates, Realization Challenges, and the Road Ahead for Law Firms in 2025
The legal sector is no stranger to change, but 2025 has brought sharper challenges. After years of financial growth, cracks are showing. Rates continue to rise, but translating these into […]
Civil Practice – Peremptory Challenge – Jury Impanelment
The trial court erred by allowing Defendants to exercise a peremptory challenge after the jury had been impaneled. We vacated the trial court’s judgment and remanded the matter to the […]
Strengthening Trust in our Election Process – Thank You for Your Dedication
Dear Election Law Leaders, As we conclude this election season and look forward to a new year, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your tireless dedication to ensuring the integrity […]
Richard J. “Dick” Archie, Attorney White & Allen Kinston
A Tar Heel born and bred, Dick Archie is a native of Chapel Hill and received his bachelor’s and law degrees from the University of North Carolina. He has practiced […]
Labor & Employment – Computer Trespass – Tortious Interference
Employer sufficiently pleaded a valid claim for computer trespass. We denied plaintiff’s motion to dismiss. This case involved a twist on a familiar fact pattern in this Court involving a […]
As the year ends, is your legal talent development strategy ready for 2025?
Eric Wangler – President, Global Legal Market, BigHand As the end of the year approaches, many U.S. law firms are reflecting on their successes and struggles. This period also marks […]
50 Most Influential Women awards class of 2024
The year 2024 has been filled with hope, breakthroughs and a world that is focused on thriving in the midst of difficulty. And our class of 50 Most Influential Women […]
Top Legal News
- BIA used wrong standard to reverse CAT protection
- New York sues 3M, DuPont, others over toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in consumer goods
- New NC budget guts funding for civil legal aid
- NC budget eliminates minority business office, folds health equity office into broader division
- US states could sue next week to block Paramount-Warner Bros deal, sources say
- Estate settles after woman killed by impaired driver
- Retired couple injured in I-485 crash
- Data breach claims against Bojangles largely survive dismissal
- North Carolina budget now law after year-long delay
- Mental health facility operator’s petition filed three days too late
- Lawsuit alleges US shared information with Iran about asylum seekers, US denies allegation
Commentary
- We tore out our own backup generator
- When is a PIP an adverse employment action?
- Legally Speaking: What spring can teach us about active listening
- A useful patent management government notice
- Opinion: NC judges have enormous power. Be sure to vote in November
- The third option: Why your best employees are quietly losing their edge
- AI divorce is real, but family law can still save itself
- ‘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
