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The shift to artificial intelligence in legal practices need not decrease lawyers' fees. (Depositphotos.com)

State bar issues nuanced opinion on AI billing ethics

Virginia Bar opinion says AI efficiency should not automatically reduce legal fees, emphasizing lawyers' judgment, transparency, and fair compensation under Rule 1.5.

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NC Court of Appeals partly affirms, vacates child support ruling

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North Carolina Lawyers Weekly Excellence in Law 2025 Gallery

Personal Injury Power List 2025

NCLW Best Family Led Law Firms 2024

Commerical and Consumer Law Power List 2025

Power List honorees are selected by looking at a range of criteria, including whether an attorney is considered to be an leader in his or her field, well-versed in relevant case law, statutes and regulations; experienced, with a record of success in cases and/or transactions; a lawyer whom other lawyers respect and make referrals to; and a leader in the community, with a record of bar involvement and leadership.

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A former employee has sued Aon, alleging that she was discriminated and retaliated against when she asked to return to the office five days a week rather just one day per week or to work remotely. (Associated Press)

Former Aon employee sues over denied in-office work request

Former Aon employee with ADHD sues under ADA, alleging discrimination, harassment, and retaliation after being denied full-time in-office work accommodation.

Gerry Spence built a reputation as a top-flight lawyer by representing clients such as Karen Silkwood, Imedla Marcos and Randy Weaver. (Associated Press file)

Gerry Spence, famed trial lawyer in Silkwood case, dies at 96

Gerry Spence, iconic Wyoming trial lawyer known for the Silkwood case, defending Imelda Marcos and Randy Weaver, died at 96 in California.

A smartphone app shows options to use the Zelle payments network. (Associated Press file)

New York sues Zelle operator over fraud failures

New York Attorney General Letitia James sues Zelle’s parent company, alleging security failures that enabled fraud, after the CFPB dropped a similar case.

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