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Disability Rights North Carolina, Raleigh
Led by female lawyers with multiple marginalized identities, Disability Rights North Carolina is a leader in highlighting the importance of including women, particularly those with additional disempowered identities (e.g., women […]
Administrative – Certificate of Need – Public Hearing
While the ALJ correctly determined the Agency erred in failing to hold a public hearing, it misapplied Hospice at Greensboro, Inc. v. N.C. Dept. of Human Resources, Division of Facility […]
How The Simon Law Firm Takes On Sexual Assault Cases
The Simon Law Firm has been successful getting justice for victims assaulted in places where people should be kept safe.
Photo gallery: Icons & Phenoms honors state’s leading lawyers
Congratulations to our 2024 class of Icons & Phenoms
Domestic Relations – Motion to Remove Party – Legal Custodian – Abuse and Neglect
The evidence supports the trial court’s Finding that respondent Mr. H has no legal rights to the juveniles that may be affected by the underlying proceeding and that his continuation […]
Labor & Employment – Demotion – Pending Discovery – Equal Employment Opportunity – Harassment and Retaliation
DHHS’s reclassification of petitioner’s position did not constitute a disciplinary demotion. We affirmed the ALJ’s order granting summary judgment in favor of DHHS. Petitioner was hired by North Carolina Department […]
Zoning – County and State Zoning Requirements – Zoning Law Amendment – Definition of ‘A Building’ – County Zoning Ordinance
The Building Code Council’s determination that the Chesapeake is “a building” controls. We affirmed. The Chesapeake is a 15,000 square foot vacation home owned by Elizabeth LeTendre and located in […]
Civil Practice – Severe Sanctions – Motion to Compel – Discovery – Misappropriation of Trade Secrets – Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
Severe sanctions are warranted after defendant stalled the progress of this case, prejudiced plaintiff, and wasted judicial resources. We granted the motion to sanction defendant. For the second time, plaintiff […]
Insurance – Insurance Policy Interpretation – NC Medical Board Investigation – Claims Made and Reported Policy
Defendant was not required to reimburse plaintiff for his regulatory defense fees. We reversed the trial court’s judgment. Defendant Professional Security Insurance Company appealed from judgment entered in favor of […]
Power List Personal Injury Law 2024
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Real Estate Power List December 2023
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Managing Partners to Watch 2023
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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
