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Mental health facility operator’s petition filed three days too late
The operator of two mental health facilities had a 60-day time period to challenge the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ (DHHS) decision to revoke […]
Lawsuit alleges US shared information with Iran about asylum seekers, US denies allegation
A lawsuit filed on July 7 alleged that President Donald Trump’s administration illegally shared confidential information about Iranian asylum seekers with Iran’s government, allegations the Trump administration denied. Lawyers [&he[...]
Insurer’s suit against former employees remanded to Biz Court
In an action brought by an insurance company against former employees who left to start a competing insurance company, the Business Court’s summary judgment orders must largely be reviewed […]
Taylor Swift defeats Florida poet’s plagiarism lawsuit
A federal judge on July 6 dismissed a lawsuit accusing the newly married pop megastar Taylor Swift of plagiarizing phrases from a Florida woman’s poems for more than a […]
We tore out our own backup generator
A total of 4.18 million Americans turned 65 last year, the highest number ever recorded in a single year. They worked, paid in, and earned their retirement. […]
First budget sent to Gov. Stein includes provisions stripping some appointment power
The North Carolina General Assembly sent Gov. Josh Stein his first comprehensive budget bill last week — a year overdue — and the Republican-written measure includes policy provisions […]
State constitutional claims over student vaccination reinstated
The North Carolina Court of Appeals held that a complaint alleging violations of state constitutional rights arising from the COVID-19 vaccination of a 14-year-old student sufficiently stated claims for relief […]
Paycom fired worker because of her onion allergy, EEOC claims
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is suing Paycom, alleging the company fired an employee who had a severe onion allergy rather than providing “reasonable workplace accommodations.” The agency […]
TikTok to settle with teen plaintiff before California social media trial, law firm says
TikTok has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by a teenager who claimed the platform damaged his mental health, a spokesperson for the plaintiff’s law firm said on June 30. […]
County lacked authority to recover homeowners’ damages in code dispute
The North Carolina Court of Appeals held that Mecklenburg County had authority to seek a declaratory judgment regarding compliance with building and subdivision codes but lacked statutory authority to […]
Trade secret and confidentiality claims survive against former executive
The North Carolina Business Court allowed most of a drone manufacturer’s counterclaims against a former executive to proceed, holding that the company sufficiently alleged violations of confidentiality provisions, misappropriation of […]
Runaway trailer kills driver in head-on crash
Action: Wrongful death Injuries alleged: Death Case name: Withheld Amount: $6.5 million Date: 2026 Attorney: Devlin Horton of Horton & Mendez Injury Attorneys in Wilmington (for the plaintiff) […]
Top Legal News
- Mental health facility operator’s petition filed three days too late
- Lawsuit alleges US shared information with Iran about asylum seekers, US denies allegation
- Insurer’s suit against former employees remanded to Biz Court
- Taylor Swift defeats Florida poet’s plagiarism lawsuit
- We tore out our own backup generator
- First budget sent to Gov. Stein includes provisions stripping some appointment power
- State constitutional claims over student vaccination reinstated
- Paycom fired worker because of her onion allergy, EEOC claims
- TikTok to settle with teen plaintiff before California social media trial, law firm says
- County lacked authority to recover homeowners’ damages in code dispute
- Trade secret and confidentiality claims survive against former executive
Commentary
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- A useful patent management government notice
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- 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
