North Carolina Lawyers Weekly

Apr 20, 2026

Chevron can keep environmental case in fed court, SCOTUS rules

Chevron USA Inc. can invoke the federal officer removal statute to defeat an effort to remand to state court 42 environmental suits brought by a Louisiana parish alleging the oil […]

Apr 20, 2026

With latest Leandro ruling, how will NC provide students with a sound basic education?

For a generation of students, parents, and educators, North Carolina’s Leandro Supreme Court decision stood as a powerful precedent for public school funding. In Leandro v. The State of North Carolina, justices determined North Carolina [&[...]

Apr 17, 2026

Courts back North Carolina in every resolved challenge to Trump administration, N&O finds

North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson has sued President Donald Trump and his administration roughly 20 times since taking office in 2025, with courts ruling in his favor in seven […]

Apr 17, 2026

Lawsuit claims Brunswick school officials ignored sexual assault

A lawsuit alleging negligence of sexual assault and sexual abuse inside a Brunswick County middle school has been filed. The complaint filed to Brunswick County Superior Court against Brunswick County Schools claims […]

Apr 17, 2026

Attorney General Jackson touts Medicaid fraud unit’s record before legislative committee

North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson appeared before the General Assembly’s House Select Committee on Oversight and Reform to highlight his Medicaid Investigations Division’s efforts to find, investigate, and prosecute […]

Apr 16, 2026

Henderson County approves $102 million courthouse financing contract

The Henderson County Board of Commissioners approved a financing contract to borrow up to $102 million for a planned expansion to the County Courthouse in an April 15 meeting. The […]

Apr 15, 2026

Uber faces second driver sexual assault trial following $8.5 million verdict

After a key setback in the first trial of its kind before a federal jury, Uber is expected to return to court on Tuesday to face a second woman’s claims that she […]

Apr 15, 2026

NC legislative leaders use campaign funds for rent and travel expenses

North Carolina’s top legislative leaders from both parties have used campaign donors’ money to pay rent, fund out-of-state travel and cover meals at upscale restaurants, according to an analysis of […]

Apr 14, 2026

North Carolina council urges regulated cannabis market amid unregulated hemp sales

A state advisory council created by Gov. Josh Stein is recommending a regulated adult-use cannabis market for North Carolina, even as intoxicating hemp gummies, vapes and drinks remain freely available […]

Apr 13, 2026

North Carolina AG reaches settlement with Norwegian Cruise Line over COVID-era sales tactics

North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson has reached a multistate settlement with Norwegian Cruise Line following an investigation into the company’s sales tactics and cancellation procedures at the start of […]

Apr 8, 2026

RNC, NC Elections Board settle lawsuit over noncitizen voter rolls

National Republicans and the North Carolina State Board of Elections have agreed to settle a lawsuit over the removal of noncitizens from the state’s voter rolls, according to reporting by […]

Apr 7, 2026

North Carolina panel: legalize and regulate cannabis for adults

A North Carolina state advisory council is recommending that lawmakers establish a legal, regulated marijuana and hemp market for adults, according to a report by Luciana Perez Uribe Guinassi of […]