North Carolina

  • April 06, 2026

    Feds Seek To Enforce Trans Healthcare Orders During Appeal

    The Trump administration has asked the Fourth Circuit to let it enforce executive orders that ban federal funding for gender-affirming care for patients under age 19 while its appeal of a nationwide injunction is pending, arguing it's likely to succeed in its bid to overturn the trial court's order.

  • April 06, 2026

    Biz Groups Urge 4th Circ. To End Allergan Overcharge Suit

    Major pharmaceutical and business associations urged the Fourth Circuit to reconsider a panel decision that revived a whistleblower lawsuit accusing an Allergan Sales LLC predecessor of overcharging Medicaid, warning it threatens to become a road map for False Claims Act abuses.

  • April 06, 2026

    NC Utility Turns To CERCLA For DuPont PFAS Suit

    A North Carolina water utility filed a second lawsuit accusing Dupont, Chemours and Corteva of polluting its systems with forever chemicals, this time under the "polluter pays" framework of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act.

  • April 06, 2026

    Splenda Loses Bid To End Scientist's Libel Counterclaim

    The maker of Splenda lost its bid for a pretrial win on a scientist's counterclaims for libel after a North Carolina federal judge on Monday ruled they weren't filed too late because the counterclaims are directly linked to the company's defamation suit challenging her statements linking Splenda to cancer-causing chemicals.

  • April 06, 2026

    Settlement In Sight For Amway, Supplement Co. In TM Dispute

    A trademark dispute over gut health products between a supplement-maker and multi-level marketing giant Amway Corp. may be headed for settlement, according to a motion from Begin Health Inc. asking a North Carolina federal court to delay a coming hearing.

  • April 06, 2026

    Apple Gets App Store Ruling Paused For High Court Appeal

    The Ninth Circuit granted Apple's request Monday to pause a panel decision in Epic Games Inc.'s favor while it petitions the U.S. Supreme Court to review the ruling, which largely affirmed an injunction barring Apple from charging developers "prohibitive" commissions on certain iPhone app purchases made outside its payment systems.

  • April 06, 2026

    Mich. Justices To Weigh Beach Profit Immunity Dispute

    The Michigan Supreme Court has ordered oral argument on whether the city of South Haven is shielded by governmental immunity in a wrongful death lawsuit stemming from a Lake Michigan drowning, putting before the justices a dispute over when municipal activity may expose a city to tort liability for injuries on public property. 

  • April 06, 2026

    RJ Reynolds Fights Altria's Trial Subpoena Of In-House Atty

    Tobacco giant R.J. Reynolds Vapor Co. said one of its in-house attorneys should not be forced to testify in person at an upcoming evidentiary hearing in a royalty fight with rival Philip Morris' parent company, arguing a recording of his deposition is all a North Carolina judge should need.

  • April 06, 2026

    Radio Co. Says 'Opinions' End R&B Singer's Defamation Suit

    A radio station owner and on-air host urged a North Carolina federal court to dismiss a defamation lawsuit from Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter Brian McKnight, arguing in dual memorandums that he plainly failed to support any aspect of his defamation claim — public figure or not.

  • April 06, 2026

    Framing Biz Sues Machine Co. Over Faulty $15M Joint System

    An Arizona-based company that makes framing materials for prefabricated homes is suing a German machinery maker, saying it failed to deliver a working $15 million finger joint fabrication system despite 18 months of working on it post-installation.

  • April 06, 2026

    NC Judge Finds Due Process Violations Moot In Asylum Case

    A North Carolina federal judge denied an Egyptian national's renewed motion to block his removal as he seeks asylum, finding that while he wasn't given due process during a court-ordered immigration bond hearing, he was in a subsequent bond hearing.

  • April 06, 2026

    Insurer Can't Hide Deal With Security Co. In Shooting Dispute

    A pair of insurers can't keep confidential the amount they received to resolve their coverage claims against a security company, a North Carolina federal court ruled, saying the insurers failed to overcome the public's presumptive right to access court records under the First Amendment and common law.

  • April 06, 2026

    Can State Courts Tame The 'Wild West' Of Judicial Security?

    As threats against local judges continue to ramp up, protection and incident tracking varies not only from state to state but county to county, making it difficult to draw the national judicial security landscape. Now, lawmakers are looking to use federal resources to even out disparities.

  • April 03, 2026

    4th Circ. Kills NCAA Eligibility Injunction Over Wrong Analysis

    The Fourth Circuit vacated a preliminary injunction Friday barring the NCAA from enforcing its five-year eligibility rule against four former junior college student-athletes, saying the lower court improperly took a "quick-look scrutiny" instead of a "rule of reason" antitrust analysis, thus lowering the players' burden of proof.

  • April 03, 2026

    NC Cannabis Advisers Call For Legal Recreational Use

    North Carolina's unregulated market for intoxicating hemp products is a "medical and public safety crisis," said a report by the state's cannabis advisory council, which recommended state lawmakers legalize recreational and medical marijuana and enact rules focused on total THC content, rather than distinguishing between hemp and marijuana.

  • April 03, 2026

    States Warn Of Executive Overreach In $100K H-1B Fee Fight

    A group of 20 states challenging the Trump administration's $100,000 fee on H-1B visa petitions slammed its position that the policy isn't reviewable, telling a Massachusetts federal court the government would essentially have a blank check to usurp congressional authority under its rationale.

  • April 03, 2026

    State AGs Latest To Oppose Trump's Mail Ballot Order

    Attorneys general in 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit Friday challenging President Donald Trump's executive order placing limits on mail-in voting, joining voting-rights advocates and Democratic leaders in claiming the order exceeds the president's authority.

  • April 03, 2026

    Lindberg Should Pay $1.6B To Insurers, Special Master Says

    A special master recommended Friday that insurance mogul Greg Lindberg pay over $1.6 billion in restitution to the insurance companies he is accused of defrauding, marking the final hurdle before the convicted billionaire is expected to be sentenced for his financial crimes.

  • April 03, 2026

    Cycurion Says Bogus PR Cost $10M In 'Short-Selling' Scheme

    Publicly traded cybersecurity firm Cycurion Inc. accused a public relations company of participating in an anonymous trader's short-selling scheme that created a market frenzy that damaged the company by at least $10 million, according to a lawsuit filed in North Carolina state court.

  • April 03, 2026

    Door-Maker Drops Appeal Of Landmark Divestiture Order

    Door manufacturer Jeld-Wen Inc. has dropped its latest appeal of the first court-ordered divestiture in a private merger challenge before the Fourth Circuit could rule, after pressing ahead with oral arguments earlier this year.

  • April 03, 2026

    Law360 Announces The Members Of Its 2026 Editorial Boards

    Law360 is pleased to announce the formation of its 2026 Editorial Advisory Boards.

  • April 03, 2026

    Feds Fight Atty's Bond Request Amid $22M Tax Fraud Appeal

    A North Carolina federal court should reject a lawyer's bid to remain free on bail while she appeals her conviction for helping perpetrate a $22 million tax fraud scheme because she didn't show that her appeal is likely to change her conviction, federal prosecutors said.

  • April 03, 2026

    Sanctioned Ex-Broker Pushes To Keep IRS Records Suit Alive

    The IRS should not be allowed to withhold records of its investigation into an ex-broker sanctioned by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority for hiding $1.7 million in tax liens, he told a North Carolina federal court Friday, urging it to let his case against the tax agency proceed.

  • April 03, 2026

    Mortgage Co. In Settlement Talks On NC Phone-Pay Fee Suit

    A certified class of North Carolina borrowers are working to settle claims over excessive fees charged by their mortgage servicer for paying bills by phone, with a judge agreeing to a stay in the case.

  • April 03, 2026

    Real Estate Recap: FIFA, Data Center Litigation

    Catch up on this past week's key developments by state from Law360 Real Estate Authority — including a look at the groundwork hotels and real estate owners have laid for the upcoming FIFA Men's World Cup and five legal cases over data center projects.

Expert Analysis

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    A Uniform Federal Rule Would Curb Gen AI Missteps In Court

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    To address the patchwork of courts’ standing orders on generative artificial intelligence, curbing abuses and relieving the burden on judges, the federal judiciary should consider amending its civil procedure rules to require litigants to certify they’ve reviewed legal filings for accuracy, say attorneys at Shook Hardy.

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    The Law Firm Merger Diaries: Integrating Practice Groups

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    Enacting unified leadership and consistent client service standards ensures law firm practice groups connect and collaborate around shared goals, turning a law firm merger into a platform for growth rather than a period of disruption, says Brian Catlett at Fennemore Craig.

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    Supreme Court Term Limits Would Carry Hidden Risk

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    While proposals for limiting the terms of U.S. Supreme Court justices are popular, a steady stream of relatively young, highly marketable ex-justices with unique knowledge and influence entering the marketplace of law and politics could create new problems, say Michael Broyde at Emory University and Hayden Hall at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.

  • How Choice Of Law Won The Day In NC Biz Court COVID Case

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    The North Carolina Business Court recently ruled for policyholders in Tanger Properties v. ACE American Insurance, a business interruption lawsuit arising from the pandemic-related closure of Tanger outlet centers, underscoring the significant role that choice of law plays in insurance coverage disputes, say attorneys at Hunton.

  • NBA, MLB Betting Indictments: Slam Dunks Or Strikeouts?

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    Recent fraud charges against bettors, NBA players and MLB pitchers raise questions about what the government will need to prove to prosecute individuals involved in placing bets based on nonpublic information, and it could be a tough sell to juries, say attorneys at Ford O'Brien.

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    Knitting Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Stretching my skills as a knitter makes me a better antitrust attorney by challenging me to recalibrate after wrong turns, not rush outcomes, and trust that I can teach myself the skills to tackle new and difficult projects — even when I don’t have a pattern to work from, says Kara Kuritz at V&E.

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    The Biz Court Digest: Welcome To Miami

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    After nearly 20 years in operation, the Miami Complex Business Litigation Division is a pioneer upon which other jurisdictions in the state have been modeled, adopting many innovations to keep its cases running more efficiently and staffing experienced judges who are accustomed to hearing business disputes, say attorneys at King & Spalding.

  • AI Evidence Rule Tweaks Encourage Judicial Guardrails

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    Recent additions to a committee note on proposed Rule of Evidence 707 — governing evidence generated by artificial intelligence — seek to mitigate potential dangers that may arise once machine outputs are introduced at trial, encouraging judges to perform critical gatekeeping functions, say attorneys at Lankler Siffert & Wohl.

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    The Law Firm Merger Diaries: Getting The Message Across

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    Communications and brand strategy during a law firm merger represent a crucial thread that runs through every stage of a combination and should include clear messaging, leverage modern marketing tools and embrace the chance to evolve, says Ashley Horne at Womble Bond.

  • Opinion

    Horizontal Stare Decisis Should Not Be Casually Discarded

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    Eliminating the so-called law of the circuit doctrine — as recently proposed by a Fifth Circuit judge, echoing Justice Neil Gorsuch’s concurrence in Loper Bright — would undermine public confidence in the judiciary’s independence and create costly uncertainty for litigants, says Lawrence Bluestone at Genova Burns.

  • 10 Commandments For Agentic AI Tools In The Legal Industry

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    Though agentic artificial intelligence has demonstrated significant promise for optimizing legal work, it presents numerous risks, so specific ethical obligations should be built into the knowledge base of every agentic AI tool used in the legal industry, says Steven Cordero at Akerman LLP.

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    Preaching Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Becoming a Gospel preacher has enhanced my success as a trial lawyer by teaching me the importance of credibility, relatability, persuasiveness and thorough preparation for my congregants, the same skills needed with judges and juries in the courtroom, says Reginald Harris at Stinson.

  • Series

    Law School's Missed Lessons: Practicing Client-Led Litigation

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    New litigators can better help their corporate clients achieve their overall objectives when they move beyond simply fighting for legal victory to a client-led approach that resolves the legal dispute while balancing the company's competing out-of-court priorities, says Chelsea Ireland at Cohen Ziffer.

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    The Law Firm Merger Diaries: How To Build On Cultural Fit

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    Law firm mergers should start with people, then move to strategy: A two-level screening that puts finding a cultural fit at the pinnacle of the process can unearth shared values that are instrumental to deciding to move forward with a combination, says Matthew Madsen at Harrison.

  • Latisse Ruling's Lessons On Avoiding Chemical Patent Pitfalls

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    The Federal Circuit's decision in Duke v. Sandoz, reversing a $39 million infringement claim for selling a generic Latisse product, reinforces a fundamental truth in chemical patent strategy: Broad genus claims rarely survive without clear evidence of possession of specific embodiments, says Kimberly Vines at Stites & Harbison.

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