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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...

From the Expert

Collaboration in Life Care Planning: Does it Really Matter?

by Julie Sawyer-Little

May 7, 2025

The concept of life care planning has evolved within the litigation arena. However, in the over 40-plus years in which...

From the Expert

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

by Dr. Brian W. Jackson

April 24, 2025

Expert witness testimony plays a crucial role in both family and criminal court cases, especially when substance use disorders (SUDs)...

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Legal Trends

FTC and States Continue to Prioritize Automatic Renewal Regulation and Enforcement

Andrew Lustigman and Morgan Spina August 19, 2024

Due to the high cost of customer acquisition, ecommerce clients are increasingly relying on continuity programs and subscriptions as their

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Op-Eds

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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