North Carolina Lawyers Weekly

May 12, 2026

Political commentary not directed at candidate cannot support no-contact order

The North Carolina Court of Appeals reversed a civil no-contact order entered against the defendant after concluding that online criticism of a local political candidate did not amount to […]

Jan 15, 2025

Changes likely to come to key federal employment agencies

By Erin Achenbach Once President-elect Donald Trump’s second administration is in place, enforcement policies at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Department of Labor are expected to shift away from […]

Oct 31, 2024

Review denied in flight attendant’s sexual assault lawsuit

A federal appeals court has rejected a request for an en banc review in the case of a former Delta Air Lines flight attendant who alleges she was assaulted by […]

Oct 22, 2024

How to address, investigate workplace harassment

By Shayda Le The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission published final guidance on harassment in the workplace earlier this year. While this guidance is not law, it provides employers with an […]

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 […]

Aug 7, 2024

Proposal would limit wearing masks in public

MINEOLA, N.Y. — Lawmakers in a suburban New York county have approved a bill to ban masks in public places with exemptions for people who cover their faces for health […]

Jul 31, 2024

Commentary: Consider EEOC’s workplace investigation guidance

Employers should follow the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's guidance to ensure thorough and impartial investigations of harassment or discrimination complaints.

Jan 13, 2023

‘Materially adverse’ standard applies to federal employees

By Nick Hurston BTM Wire Services The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has applied the private sector “materially adverse” standard for retaliatory conduct to reverse the dismissal of a […]

Jun 17, 2021

Parent can sue school district over failure to respond to bullying

A mother who says that her three children were repeatedly bullied and sexually harassed at school will be able to sue the Pitt County School Board for interfering with […]

May 2, 2014

4th Circuit affirms employee’s rights in third-party harassment case

In a ruling that shores up its previously expressed inclinations, the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday held that employers can be held liable for workplace harassment perpetrated […]

Aug 22, 2013

Civil Practice – No Contact Order – Harassment – Insufficient Showing

Tyll v. Willets Where plaintiff alleged that defendant was threatening to send emails to others with (presumably false) information about defendant, plaintiff’s allegations do not indicate harassment that would justify a no-contact order under G.S. Chapter 50C.

Jun 6, 2012

Domestic Relations – DVPO – Harassment – Insufficient Showing – Hiring PI – Late-Night Surveillance

Kennedy v. Morgan (Lawyers Weekly No. 12-07-0588, 12 pp.) (Donna S. Stroud, J.) Appealed from Guilford County District Court. (Margaret Sharpe, J.) N.C. App. Holding: Although plaintiff presented evidence that defendant had been abusive during and even after their marriage, defendant’s act of hiring a private investigative service to conduct surveillance in order to determine if plaintiff was[...]