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Asheville faces lawsuit after fatal sanitation truck accident
The husband of an Asheville woman who was struck and killed by a sanitation truck has filed a lawsuit accusing the city and the truck driver of negligence. The lawsuit was filed May 7 […]
Attorney General Jeff Jackson sues to protect $17 million for NC’s emergency management and first responders
Attorney General Jeff Jackson filed a lawsuit against the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for withholding money promised to the states for emergency management, […]
Veteran lawman leads crime advisory panel
A four-decade veteran of law enforcement has taken leadership of the Governor’s Crime Commission. Orange County Sheriff Charles Blackwood now chairs the 44-member commission, a news release from the North […]
Hawley sworn in as new SBI director
Roger “Chip” Hawley was officially sworn in as the new director of the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation during a ceremony Wednesday at Raleigh. Hawley, appointed by Gov. Roy […]
Lawmakers approve order for sheriffs to aid ICE agents
The North Carolina legislature passed a bill mandating county sheriffs assist federal immigration agents with detainers for inmates suspected of serious crimes.
Suspect in tech CEO’s killing pleads guilty in separate case
BALTIMORE — A man charged with killing Baltimore tech entrepreneur Pava LaPere in September 2023 pleaded guilty Monday to two counts of attempted murder in a separate arson and home […]
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.
Top Legal News
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Legal Tech
- AI in practice: How new technology is affecting litigation practice
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Commentary
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- 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
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- AI divorce is real, but family law can still save itself
