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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

NCBA 4ALL Day

The NCBA held its 19th Annual 4ALL Day on March 6. Locations in Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh, Wilmington plus 15 firms, law schools, and organizations across the state that hosted NC Lawyers on Call Pro Bono Parties. […]

ACC Spring Member Reception

The Raleigh-Triangle Area Association of Corporate Counsel held its annual spring member reception at the NC Museum of Art’s Great Hall in April […]

Catharine Biggs Arrowood Receives Trailblazer Award for Women in Law

The North Carolina Bar Association Women in the Profession Committee honored Catharine Biggs Arrowood with its second annual Trailblazer Award for Women in Law at a dinner on May 7 at Whitaker & Atlantic in downtown Raleigh.  […]

Glenn Agre Bergman & Fuentes Builds Out Structured Financial Products Litigation Practice

June 3, 2026

Jones Foster Shareholder Joanne M. O’Connor Elected Vice President of PBC FAWL Board of Directors

June 2, 2026

Barry University Celebrates New Chapter for School of Law at VIP Reception Welcoming Dean Charlie Rose III, Esq.

June 2, 2026

CGS3 Expands Partnership With Addition of Yalda Vahdani

June 1, 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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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. […]