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The Stories

Ned Mangum: The Sum of All Years

“I find that people are very interesting for the most part. They do interesting things, nice things, bad things, crazy things, and I’m fascinated by it,” said former Wake County District Court Chief Judge Ned Mangum. During his 26 years as a Wake County district court judge and in the Wake County DA’s office, he has seen just about everything from contracts and family law matters to criminal cases.

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The Editorial

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Saved?

As I presented my quarterly Capital Markets Review last year, I noticed that projections of future Federal budget deficits all had an endnote—they could change

Out on the Town

Capital City Lawyers Association Hosts a Night at the Oscars

Over 450 guests packed the ballroom at the Hilton Raleigh North Hills in December for the Capital City Lawyers Association Scholarship & Holiday Black Lawyer’s Ball. The theme was “Night at the Oscars.” […]

Happy Holidays to All & to All a Great Night

T’was the weeks before Christmas, and all through the house, Lawyers were stirring and no one did grouse; Some came alone and some with a spouse.
And in Durham and Wake they toasted with souce.
[…]

Ward and Smith's In-House Counsel Conference on Target

The impact a new regulatory environment may have on business and the evolution of AI were the hot topics at the annual Ward and Smith In-House Counsel conference in November at the Umstead Hotel. […]

Shumaker Names Jan W. Pitchford Managing Partner of its Sarasota Office

 

January 21, 2025

Nashville Conflict Resolution Center Announces New Officers, Board Members

January 17, 2025

NoonanLance Partners James R. Lance and Genevieve M. Sauter Obtain Judgment for Nearly $13 Million in Employee Bonus Case

January 16, 2025

Bradley Attorney Brett Lawrence Appointed IAPP Knowledge Net Chapter Chair

January 16, 2025

Which president served the shortest term in U.S. history?

WRONG! Taylor served over a year before his death in office, far exceeding the shortest president’s brief term.

WRONG! Garfield served approximately 200 days before succumbing to assassination-related complications.

CORRECT! He served only 31 days as president in 1841 before dying of pneumonia, making his tenure the shortest in U.S. history.

WRONG! Fillmore served nearly three years as president.

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National Articles

Collage of the best lawyers and law firm websites reviewed by Attorney at Law

Best Law Firm Websites in 2024 (Top 46)

Attorney at Law Magazine assembled a list of the best lawyer websites. Following is a compilation of all the websites with insights into what makes that site perform for the law firm.

Resource Library

Addressing the Law Firm eDiscovery Cost Dilemma

Law firms face increasing challenges in managing the costs associated with eDiscovery. This white paper provides a comprehensive look at the strategies firms can employ to handle these expenses effectively, from absorbing costs to turning them into profit centers. […]

Alcoholism in Custody Cases: Strategies for Addressing Alcohol Misuse in Divorce and Related Concerns

Alcoholism in Custody Cases: Strategies for Addressing Alcohol Misuse in Divorce and Related Concerns […]

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Civil Litigation Guide for Legal Professionals

Download this helpful guide from Trellis to learn how each of these 10 key topics underscore the importance of a robust legal system that upholds justice, protects rights, and promotes accountability in various aspects of our lives  […]