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NC court tosses covenant claims over tiny home RV park
The NC Court of Appeals ruled neighbors lacked standing to enforce deed restrictions against an RV park, dismissing the case for lack of jurisdiction.
AI-generated reviews raise legal ethics, FTC violation risks
A new study finds 34% of 2025 law firm reviews are likely AI-generated, raising concerns over ethics violations and deceptive advertising under FTC rules.
NC Appeals Court voids $1K firearm restitution award
NC Court of Appeals vacated a $1,000 restitution order in a firearm theft case due to lack of evidence supporting the amount, remanding for a new hearing.
Sullivan: How law firms can manage client stakeholder relationships
Law firm leaders must manage clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders using both smart systems and emotional intelligence to drive firm growth and success.
4th Circuit: Employee’s vaccine refusal not ADA-protected
The 4th Circuit upheld Johns Hopkins Lab’s firing of an employee who refused a COVID-19 vaccine and blocked medical record access for ADA accommodation.
87 NC counties now using eCourts electronic filing system
North Carolina’s eCourts system expanded to 87 counties, with 14 new counties joining the electronic filing system ahead of a final rollout in October.
NC appeals court vacates $96K DVPO attorneys’ fee award
A North Carolina court vacated a $96,000 fee award in a DVPO case, finding the trial court failed to make necessary findings under state law.
ABA: AI use in jury selection must avoid bias
ABA warns lawyers must vet AI tools in jury selection to prevent discrimination and comply with ethical rules under Model Rule 8.4(g).
SCOTUS wrap-up: factors for revoking supervised release narrowed
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled a federal judge could not consider the need to “promote respect for the law” in deciding whether to revoke a drug defendant’s supervised release.
UNC Law professor urges bankruptcy reform in congressional testimony
UNC law professor Melissa Jacoby urged Congress to reform bankruptcy laws, including student loan discharge standards and small business debt limits, during a July 16 hearing.
SCOTUS wrap-up: Class action over unsolicited faxes revived
U.S. Supreme Court rules 6-3 that federal courts may assess FCC final rulings in TCPA fax cases, reversing 9th Circuit on Hobbs Act limits.
Race teams seek injunction to retain NASCAR charters in 2025
23XI and Front Row Motorsports seek a court order to keep their NASCAR charters amid an ongoing antitrust lawsuit over the charter system.
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
- We tore out our own backup generator
- When is a PIP an adverse employment action?
- Legally Speaking: What spring can teach us about active listening
- A useful patent management government notice
- Opinion: NC judges have enormous power. Be sure to vote in November
- 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
