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Scheree Gilchrist

Legal Aid Launches JusticeHub

Legal Aid of North Carolina (LANC) receives approximately 300,000 calls a year, and until recently, only a third of those callers reached a live person.

My Gifts from Breast Cancer

The American Cancer Society reports that approximately one in eight women in the US will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer. I never imagined those

The Collateral Source Rule

Forensic economics combines economic analysis with the law, and it’s important for practitioners to stay in their lane. No one wants an economist who speaks

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Congress Pulls the Rug on Intoxicating Hemp

When Congress passed legislation to re-open the government in November, it quietly tucked into the 2026 appropriations package a sweeping redefinition of “hemp” that could

Out on the Town

Black Lawyers Ball Raises Scholarship Funds

The Capital City Lawyers Association held its Annual Christmas & Scholarship Gala, affectionately known as Black Lawyers Ball, in December at the Hilton North Raleigh. A sold-out crowd of over 400 people attended […]

WCBA Bar Awards

The Wake County Bar Association raised $108,000 for Legal Aid of North Carolina at the annual WCBA Bar awards on October 30 at Junction West in Raleigh […]

2026 Minority Outreach Conference

Almost 600 lawyers attended the 2026 Minority Outreach Conference at NC State’s McKimmon Center on February 13 […]

Paul Stancil Joins Jones Day’s Business & Tort Litigation Practice in Dallas

April 9, 2026

Lawsuit Filed On Behalf of Minor Allegedly Recruited Into Illegal Offshore Crypto Gambling

April 8, 2026

Reed Smith Builds on Boston Momentum With Litigation Team

April 7, 2026

Brandon B. Rafi Launches Rafi Law Services

April 6, 2026

Spring is peak tax season—what constitutional amendment authorized the federal income tax?

WRONG! Focuses on citizenship, due process, and equal protection, with no authority related to taxation.

CORRECT! The 16th Amendment (1913) explicitly grants Congress the power to impose a federal income tax without apportioning it among the states.

WRONG! Changed how senators are elected, shifting to direct popular vote.

WRONG! Established Prohibition, regulating alcohol—not taxation.

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National Articles

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Best Law Firm Websites in 2026 (Top 59)

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

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. […]