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When the client brings ChatGPT to the consultation
Not too long ago, clients would walk into an initial consultation with a family law attorney with a few questions, maybe a printout from a legal website or news article […]
Mandamus blocks depositions of senior officials in USAID lawsuit
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals granted mandamus relief preventing, for now, the depositions of senior government officials in litigation challenging actions involving the U.S. Agency for International Development. […]
Superior Court order lays groundwork for AI in cases
By Martin B. McGee How will our legal system adapt to generative artificial intelligence? I have not yet heard the cross-examination question: “Did you test Exhibit A (an image, video […]
4th Circuit: Challenged inmate’s § 1983 suit is reinstated
Where an inmate’s physical, mental and intellectual challenges limit his ability to present his claims, the District Court erred when it rejected his requests for appointment of counsel and additional […]
Civil RICO: A tool of advocacy
Since 1985, RICO has become the weapon of choice for civil plaintiffs because of the broad and liberal construction of the statute and the potential of the litigation equivalent of terror or a thermonuclear device — the availability of treble damages.
Judge dismisses MIT antisemitism lawsuit; Harvard claim advances
BOSTON — A federal lawsuit accusing the Massachusetts Institute of Technology of tolerating antisemitism after the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel has been dismissed while a similar one against Harvard […]
Stay halts ACC’s lawsuit against Florida State
CHARLOTTE — The Atlantic Coast Conference’s lawsuit against member school Florida State University came to a temporary halt last week. North Carolina Business Court Chief Judge Louis Bledsoe III handed […]
Analysis: Law effectively ends city’s suit against gun-makers
By Timothy D. Lytton Georgia State University After 25 years of legal wrangling, a lawsuit described as “the most consequential legal case against the gun industry in this country” appears […]
Work thoughtfully, carefully to protect privilege, work product
By Mark McGrath The situation is a common one. During discovery in a civil action involving multiple defendants, it is revealed that counsel for the defendants conducted joint litigation-related activities […]
Contracts – Building Construction – Case Consolidation – Discovery
Plaintiff and several defendants submitted a status report proposing deadlines for discovery on plaintiff’s negligence claim in the Trussway Action, even though discovery in the Lead and Crescent Actions had […]
Civil Practice – Discovery – Depositions – Errata Sheet – Extensive Changes
While defendant Whitworth’s changes to her deposition testimony are extensive and substantive, N.C. R. Civ. P. 30(e) allows her to make such changes. The court denies plaintiffs’ request to strike […]
Civil Practice – Discovery Violations – Dismissal – Jurisdiction – Deferred Ruling
The trial court could defer ruling on defendant’s motion for sanctions under N.C. R. Civ. P. 37 until after trial; this did not divest the trial court of jurisdiction to […]
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