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Balancing business, big decisions at election season
By Stephen Scott Heated political campaign ads dominate the airways. And when something can become that divided, it inevitably runs the risk of bleeding into the workplace. This is true […]
16 bikers face federal charges
Sixteen members of two motorcycle gangs — the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club and the Red Devils Motorcycle Club — have been arrested on federal charges in an indictment unsealed Wednesday […]
State moves 11 more counties into eCourts system
The state’s eCourts electronic court filing system expanded to 11 more counties this week, bringing the number of counties served by it to 49. The system went active Monday in […]
How understanding cognitive biases can lead to a more just legal system
By Dr. Gleb Tsipursky Lawyers strive for fairness and justice in every case they handle. However, behavioral science research shows that human reasoning in legal contexts is inherently flawed and […]
Old lawyers never die, they … wait, they do
By Spencer Farris I admit it, I am an old lawyer. I used to acknowledge the fact reluctantly, but it is far from escapable these days. The mirror tells me, […]
Cooper taps 3 from legal community for state panels
Three North Carolinians with ties to the legal community are among a lengthy list of appointees to state boards and commissions announced Wednesday by Gov. Roy Cooper’s office. The appointees […]
Teams suing NASCAR seek court order to continue racing
CHARLOTTE — The two teams suing NASCAR asked a judge for a preliminary injunction Wednesday so they can compete next season under the charter system they are challenging as their […]
Cooper taps new D.A. for 3 southern counties
Gov. Roy Cooper recently elevated an assistant district attorney to the lead prosecutor’s position in her district along the North Carolina-South Carolina line. Jamie Adams was appointed district attorney in […]
Law ’n History: Dr. Holmes and Mr. Hyde
By R. Marc Kantrowitz He was a catch. Handsome, of medium height and build, dapper in appearance and dress, exuding wealth. A doctor no less and young, in his later […]
Michael Jordan, second racing team sue NASCAR
CHARLOTTE — Two NASCAR teams — one of them owned by Michael Jordan — filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against the stock car series and its chairman, Jim France, on […]
Ruling clears way for student-athletes to profit from NIL
RALEIGH — A judge in North Carolina has cleared the way for the state’s public-school athletes to profit off their fame in a court case involving a high school football […]
Judges: Courtroom civility is ‘tradition worth keeping’
By Angela M. Ordoñez, Jennifer Ginsburg and Christopher K. Barry-Smith In a speech to the American Law Institute more than 50 years ago, former Supreme Court Chief Justice Warren Burger […]
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Commentary
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- Legally Speaking: What spring can teach us about active listening
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- AI divorce is real, but family law can still save itself
