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North Carolina Supreme Court rules for state in case personally argued by Attorney General Jackson
The North Carolina Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the state in State v. Perry, a criminal appeal that Attorney General Jeff Jackson personally argued before the court — […]
Appointment fills bench vacancy in 17th Judicial District
A District Court judge has been tapped to fill a seat on the Superior Court bench in the Piedmont. Douglas Green’s appointment in the 17th Judicial District was announced by […]
Provider to repay $2M-plus for Medicaid charges
A southeastern North Carolina behavioral health care provider will pay more than $2.5 million to settle claims of false Medicaid billings brought by the state and federal Departments of Justice. […]
Chalmers Adams Backer & Kaufman: Marx joins firm as member
Jonathan Marx joined the Raleigh office of Chalmers Adams Backer & Kaufman as a Member in July 2024. He joined the firm from the N.C. Department of Justice, where he […]
Storm activates NC price-gouging law
North Carolina’s price-gouging law came into effect when Gov. Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency in advance of Tropical Storm Debby’s arrival in the state. In some cases, businesses […]
NCDOJ sues over paper mill closure
The North Carolina Department of Justice has sued Pactiv Evergreen, which closed the large paper mill it operated in Canton in May 2023.
AG seeks funds for fetanyl, cold case teams
State Attorney General Josh Stein is seeking additional staff and funds to combat fentanyl trafficking, solve sexual assault crimes, and address law enforcement recruitment challenges.
Tobacco settlement pays state $139M
North Carolina recently received $139.6 million, the full share of its 2024 payments from the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement.
Feds, NC Justice Department partner to protect air travelers’ rights
By Steve Schuster North Carolina officials are partnering with the federal government to hold airlines accountable for their bad behavior. “Too often, air travel is a headache,” state Attorney General […]
Symposium focuses on property ownership
The goal of the symposium is to increase the number of lawyers and community leaders who are familiar with heirs’ property so former can better help their clients and both groups can help prevent loss of the tracts.
NC Justice Department joins auto-lending case
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Justice has intervened in a federal court case in South Carolina contesting North Carolina’s laws protecting residents from predatory high-interest loans. In Auto […]
Assistant AG tapped for District Court bench
A seat on the District Court bench in Alamance County will be filled by an assistant state attorney general. Douglas Green was appointed a District Court Judge in Judicial District […]
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Commentary
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