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The Cornerstone: Trial by Jury

Two hundred and fifty years ago, our founding fathers pledged their Lives, Fortunes, and sacred Honor to protect the jury trial system. Among the grievances

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Managing Portfolio Income

Recent years have seen significant portfolio income with requisite tax consequences. Here are some strategies for managing this investment reality through the years. Take Capital

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How to Protect Your Client Trust Funds

The proper protection of client trust funds begins with the reconciliation of trust account records to the bank statements, as required under Rule 1.15-3(d) of

Out on the Town

DCBA Awards

The Durham County Bar Association and the 16th Judicial District Bar held its annual meeting and awards lunch on June 10 at the DoubleTree at RDU. […]

NCBA Convention

The North Carolina Bar Association held its annual convention in June in Charlotte. Photos courtesy of NC Bar Association. […]

Criminal Minds

It was standing room only at the criminal defense section meeting during the NCAJ Convention in Wilmington. […]

Rafi Law Group Promotes Chance Strawderman to Supervising Attorney

August 25, 2026

Petrelli Previtera Opens Asheville Office

August 24, 2026

Ashurst Perkins Coie Adds Former DOJ Attorney Prava Palacharla to Litigation Practice

August 19, 2026

Adams & Reese Brings Multidisciplinary Practice Approach to Data Center Developments

August 19, 2026

In what year was the United States Department of Justice established?

CORRECT!

Congress established the Department of Justice in 1870 to centralize the federal government’s legal affairs under the leadership of the Attorney General.

 

WRONG! This is the year Congress created the office of the Attorney General, but the Department of Justice did not yet exist. 

WRONG! This was the year the Civil War ended. Although the federal government was expanding its legal responsibilities, the Department of Justice had not yet been created.

 

WRONG!

This year is associated with major federal developments such as the creation of the Federal Reserve System, not the establishment of the Department of Justice.

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National Articles

Resource Library

4 Top-Rated AI Legal Case Management Software

A complimentary guide to four AI-enabled tools that help avoid drowning in legal paperwork or missing court hearings. These tools manage the case lifecycle, from generating legal documents (contracts or NGAs) and identifying related laws to predicting case outcomes or highlighting potential risks. […]

The Solo Lawyer Handbook

From juggling client work and business operations to staying on top of your firm’s growth, your success relies on smart prioritization and effective resource management. This handbook is designed to help you navigate these challenges and take your solo practice to the next level. […]
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Staying Competitive in 2025: The Latest in SEO for Lawyers

With EEAT, AI overviews and a new approach to visibility, the new year brings new changes to Google’s search landscape. If your firm is looking to rank higher and stand out in crowded search results, don’t miss this exclusive webinar led by Omnizant’s Director of SEO, Emily Brady. […]