North Carolina Lawyers Weekly

May 4, 2026

SCOTUS revives pro-life nonprofit’s fight to protect donor lists

A pro-life women’s health organization has standing under the First Amendment to challenge in federal court the constitutionality of a state attorney general’s subpoena demanding the disclosure of […]

May 4, 2026

BridgeTower Media names Sandy Almendarez vice president of content

Veteran B2B media executive brings nearly two decades of audience strategy and editorial leadership to the role GREENSBORO — BridgeTower Media, the authoritative source for business insights, data-driven marketing […]

Apr 29, 2026

UNC tennis star Brantmeier settles with NCAA for $2 million over pre-college prize money rules

University of North Carolina women’s tennis star Reese Brantmeier has won a significant legal victory off the court, with the NCAA agreeing to a $2.02 million settlement and a sweeping […]

Apr 29, 2026

NC Democratic lawmakers unveil bill to protect students from ICE and Border Patrol

State House Democratic lawmakers announced a bill on Tuesday aimed at protecting students in schools from the impact of immigration operations in North Carolina. Named for a landmark Supreme Court case that […]

Apr 29, 2026

Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy to take over Custody Advocacy Program for children in high-conflict cases

The Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy will take over management of the Custody Advocacy Program for Mecklenburg County, ensuring that children caught in high-conflict custody disputes continue to have a […]

Apr 28, 2026

‘Homewrecker’ lawsuits are legal in North Carolina. Here’s how it works

A cheating spouse is a worst nightmare for many; in North Carolina, however, legal repercussions for the cheater and their paramour could ease the sting for certain jilted spouses. “Homewrecker laws” are uncommon […]

Apr 27, 2026

NC lawmakers plan to tap highway fund to cover DMV credit card fee shortfall, N&O reports

North Carolina lawmakers are planning to draw money from the State Highway Fund — used primarily to maintain roads and bridges — to cover a shortfall in credit and debit […]

Apr 27, 2026

Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy says state auditor’s IOLTA report found no misuse of funds by organization

The Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy said the recently released performance audit of North Carolina’s Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts program found no misuse of funds by the organization and […]

Apr 22, 2026

Four Raleigh lobbyists indicted over Kentucky bourbon distillery trip for NC lawmakers, N&O reports

A Wake County grand jury has indicted four Raleigh lobbyists on misdemeanor charges stemming from a 2024 Kentucky bourbon distillery tour that covered travel, meals and hotel costs for North […]

Apr 22, 2026

Federal court moving forward on North Carolina abortion pill case

A federal appeals court will reopen consideration of a North Carolina lawsuit that has left state regulations on mifepristone, a drug used in medication abortions, on hold for nearly two years. The 4th U.S. […]

Apr 21, 2026

Uber loses another US driver sex assault trial, ordered to pay $5,000

A federal jury in North Carolina on April 20 said Uber should pay $5,000 to a woman who claimed she was sexually assaulted by ‌a driver she booked through the app, as […]

Apr 21, 2026

North Carolina General Assembly convenes short session today, with budget and taxes atop the agenda

North Carolina’s 170 state lawmakers are back in Raleigh today as the General Assembly’s short session officially begins at noon, with an unfinished state budget, teacher and state employee raises, […]