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Exclusive: Justice Berger on challenges, benefits of AI in law
Berger emphasized the value of non-generative tools and the responsibility lawyers owe to their clients and the practice of law.
Opinion
How AI is changing the legal system in NC, and what it means for you
The future of AI in the legal system will depend on whether we can strike a balance — one that preserves accountability, protects vulnerable communities, and uses technology to enhance, not replace, the human judgment that justice ultimately requires.
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Proposal calls to tighten NC guidelines for pretrial release
North Carolina’s bail policies face scrutiny as magistrates aren’t required to review criminal histories or follow clear guidelines when setting bail.
News
Study calls for working group to study H2A reforms
The purpose of the working group would be to examine how the program currently operates within NC, identify areas for improvement, and determine the best practices being implemented in neighboring states.
Opinion
What’s the legal deal with abandoned cars in NC?
There are different laws in NC for removing a defunct and abandoned car — and it all depends on whether the vehicle has been left on public or private property.
Opinion
America has a chance to regain the innovation lead
Like it or not, the United States and China are locked in high-stakes global competition over trade, technology, and national security. Ironically, at this crucial time, China appears to have found an unwitting ally in the US Supreme Court. The challenge couldn’t be more serious. But if Congress can move with bipartisan resolve, a legislative...
Opinion
NC paralegals fight for your right to give advice
Courts have an access problem. Many civil procedures are too complex to navigate alone, yet many people cannot afford an attorney. The North Carolina Justice for All Project wants to help. The idea is simple. The organization’s members, all state-certified paralegals, want to host free clinics for people who need assistance filling out court-created forms...
Opinion
The glaring problem for gun control advocates
The fact is that 80% of gun crimes are committed with a handgun by somebody who did not acquire the firearm legally.
Opinion
A leak in the court’s foundation
Not surprisingly, the leak of a draft opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization ignited a firestorm of protests and media coverage. Most of the media coverage—and all of the protests—have focused on the reasoning and outcome of the draft. But there’s another aspect to the story: the apparent erosion of confidentiality and trust at the Supreme...
Opinion
Progressive prosecutors have unintended impact on crime
If you’re looking for a good example of the law of unintended consequences, search no further than the actions of so-called “progressive prosecutors.” In the name of reforming the criminal justice system, they end up making conditions even worse. “I think the best way to define a progressive prosecutor is someone who uses his or...
Opinion
No. 145: Rule of Lawyers: A Feeding Frenzy of National Proportions
Olson's Rule of Lawyers exposes trial lawyers who feed on the flesh of corporate stockholders and sully the nation.
Opinion
No. 611: Lawyers Guard Their Turf With Laws, Rules
The government and the bar association deny consumers freedom to choose whom they want to do their legal work.
