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Top NC court ponders Richmond schools’ pursuit of $272K from state
North Carolina’s highest court will decide whether the Richmond County school board can renew its decade-old legal judgment of $272,300 against state government.
News
Legislators seek to dismiss challenges of new NC congressional map
North Carolina legislative leaders are asking a three-judge panel to dismiss two lawsuits challenging North Carolina’s new congressional map.
Opinion
Anti-tariff SCOTUS brief features basic lesson on trade deficits
It’s hard to justify a national emergency based on a 50-year fact of American economic life.
Opinion
Remembering Gene Boyce: A North Carolina legal giant who never gave up
The passing of G. Eugene Boyce on Oct. 28, 2025, marks the end of an era for North Carolina’s legal community. I had the honor of working briefly alongside Gene on the Goldston Highway Trust Fund litigation. That experience taught me more about constitutional law and legal ethics than years of practice could otherwise provide....
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UNC counsel says former provost’s sworn statements are ‘not true’
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s top lawyer accused former provost Chris Clemans Monday of providing statements under oath that are “not true.”
News
Lawmakers seek to intervene in federal suit against Watauga districts
State legislative leaders are asking a federal judge to allow them to intervene in a federal lawsuit challenging new voting districts for local Watauga County elections.
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Challengers seek injunction against new NC congressional map
Two sets of plaintiffs challenging North Carolina’s new congressional map are seeking an injunction to block its use in 2026 elections.
News
Brockman resigns after House forms expulsion group
State Rep. Cecil Brockman, D-Guilford, resigned from office Friday after the state House's Republican speaker formed a committee to consider his expulsion.
News
AI error in lawsuit against Raleigh could prompt NC court response
A negligence lawsuit against Raleigh could prompt a larger discussion about the impact of artificial intelligence in North Carolina’s legal system.
News
Boliek, lawmakers argue recent rulings help their elections board case
The state auditor and legislative leaders argue that recent court rulings boost their defense of a state law shifting control of elections board appointments.
News
Appeals Court splits, 8-6, in NC asbestos lawsuit bankruptcy case
The full 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals voted 8-6 not to rehear a North Carolina bankruptcy case that could impact 56,000 asbestos-related lawsuit plaintiffs.
News
Charlotte among top cities for property crime
While property crime remains high in Charlotte, there has been a 5% decrease since 2024.
