North Carolina Lawyers Weekly

Apr 27, 2026

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 […]

Mar 16, 2026

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. […]

Oct 23, 2024

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 […]

Oct 4, 2024

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 […]

Oct 3, 2024

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.

Aug 9, 2024

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 […]

May 14, 2024

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 […]

Mar 26, 2024

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 […]

Jan 29, 2024

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 […]

Oct 12, 2018

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 […]

Aug 7, 2018

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 […]

Jun 26, 2018

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 […]