North Carolina Lawyers Weekly

North Carolina judges on Monday blocked the state’s congressional map from being used in the 2020 elections, ruling that voters had a strong likelihood of winning a lawsuit that argued Republicans unlawfully manipulated district lines for partisan gain. The panel ...

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Charlotte attorney Julius L. Chambers will be the first recipient of the Diversity Champion Award at the 2008 McMillan Fund Dinner on April 22. The award honors individuals who have demonstrated dedication to the ideals of diversity throughout their legal ...

WASHINGTON — Credit scores can open or close the doors of opportunity in many areas, from buying a home or car to getting approved for a credit card. But several members of Congress, including Democrat Mel Watt of Charlotte, are ...

CHARLOTTE — The N.C. Lawyers for Entrepreneurs Assistance Program has expanded its services to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area and 13 surrounding counties. N.C. LEAP, a program that helps low-income business owners through the N.C. Bar Association, marked the expansion March 25 ...