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NC Chamber supports appeal against AG’s Chemours lawsuit

The North Carolina Chamber’s legal arm is supporting an appeal that challenges state Attorney General Jeff Jackson’s lawsuit against DuPont and Chemours over claims related to environmental contamination. Business Court Judge Michael Robinson ruled in August that Jackson could continue pursuing the suit filed in 2020.

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Tourism groups support suit against Currituck tax at top NC court

Groups tied to North Carolina’s travel and tourism industry are backing a lawsuit against Currituck County at the state’s highest court. The suit from local taxpayers contends that county commissioners have violated state law when spending occupancy tax money.

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Turpins respond to private school groups, Catholic Diocese at top NC court

Parents suing a Charlotte private school over the expulsion of their two children responded this week to court filings from the local Catholic Diocese and state and regional groups representing independent schools. Oral arguments are scheduled Oct. 29 at the North Carolina Supreme Court.

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Stein seeks to stay appeal in utilities, judicial vacancy dispute

Gov. Josh Stein is asking the North Carolina Court of Appeals to put off legal filings for now in an appeal involving judicial and Utilities Commission appointments. The legal dispute pits the Democratic governor against Republican state legislative leaders and Republican Treasurer Brad Briner.

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