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Legal Trends

The Shift to Autonomous Trucking—Perspectives from a Trial Attorney

by Geoffrey Leskie

June 25, 2025

One of the most critical phases of any commercial trucking accident trial is the testimony of the truck driver, and...

Immigration

Fear Is Not Immigration Policy

by Elena Denevich

May 30, 2025

In recent months, a wave of anxiety has rippled through immigrant communities across the United States. The fear is not...

Opinion

Trump vs. The Legal Profession: Executive Orders or Extortion?

by Frederick Shelton

May 8, 2025

“In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right… to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense.” —...

Forensic Economics

In Data We Trust?

by Dr. Andrew Brod

May 7, 2025

America is in a strange place right now, with upheavals in the federal government, the courts, and the international trading...

Opinion

The Case for Keeping the NC Innocence Inquiry Commission

by Christine Mumma

May 7, 2025

The NC Senate’s 2025-27 budget cuts North Carolina’s Innocence Inquiry Commission, which has an annual budget of $1.6 million. Over...

Legal News

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Legal Trends

The Shift to Autonomous Trucking—Perspectives from a Trial Attorney

Geoffrey Leskie June 25, 2025

One of the most critical phases of any commercial trucking accident trial is the testimony of the truck driver, and

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Op-Eds

Fear Is Not Immigration Policy

Elena Denevich May 30, 2025

In recent months, a wave of anxiety has rippled through immigrant communities across the United States. The fear is not

Trump vs. The Legal Profession: Executive Orders or Extortion?

Frederick Shelton May 8, 2025

“In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right… to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense.” —

In Data We Trust?

Dr. Andrew Brod May 7, 2025

America is in a strange place right now, with upheavals in the federal government, the courts, and the international trading

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Case Updates

The Intersection of Sports and Appeals at the 2024 Olympics

Bob Friedman February 26, 2025

The Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland is now considering an appeal to decide the fate of the bronze medal awarded

Raleigh Attorneys Call for Independent Testing of NC State University’s Poe Hall

Bob Friedman May 3, 2024

“In my 30 years of environmental law practice, the contamination of NC State University’s Poe Hall is one of the

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From the Professor

Mass Incarceration: A Missing Link in the Racial Wealth Gap Analysis

Artika R. Tyner February 15, 2023

The foundation of healthy and vibrant local communities is a strong economic engine. This provides communities with the resources needed

From the Expert

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The Law

The Shift to Autonomous Trucking—Perspectives from a Trial Attorney

Fear Is Not Immigration Policy

Trump vs. The Legal Profession: Executive Orders or Extortion?

In Data We Trust?

The Case for Keeping the NC Innocence Inquiry Commission

Legal News

Legal Trends

The Shift to Autonomous Trucking—Perspectives from a Trial Attorney

Op-Eds

Fear Is Not Immigration Policy

Trump vs. The Legal Profession: Executive Orders or Extortion?

In Data We Trust?

Case Updates

The Intersection of Sports and Appeals at the 2024 Olympics

Raleigh Attorneys Call for Independent Testing of NC State University’s Poe Hall

From the Professor

Mass Incarceration: A Missing Link in the Racial Wealth Gap Analysis

From the Expert

In Data We Trust?

Collaboration in Life Care Planning: Does it Really Matter?

The Value of Expert Witness Testimony from a Substance Use Professional in Criminal Court