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Herbert Fuller murders: 1896 high seas killings and trial

The 1896 Herbert Fuller murders shocked North America, leading to Thomas Bram’s trial, a Supreme Court reversal, and renewed interest through Mary Roberts Rinehart’s novel and Teddy Roosevelt’s intervention.

NC appeals court eases petition rule for Orange County candidate

Verdicts and Settlements

$221,000 settlement; Collision on way home from work injures employee

$3 million settlement; Student, 21, dies in crash with landscaping truck

$3.75 million mediation; Victim dies after being trapped in wrecked vehicle

$1.25 million settlement; Detached wheel badly injures oncoming driver

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50 Most Influential Women

October 21st, 2025 | 5:30 PM

The 50 Most Influential Women event spotlights the important role women leaders play in North Carolina’s legal and bus[...]

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Special Features

Commerical and Consumer Law Power List 2025

In the Lead: Best Women-led Law Firms 2025

Construction Power List 2025

North Carolina Lawyers Weekly Excellence in Law 2025 Gallery

Medical Malpractice 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.

Employment 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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Trump assassination attempt suspect to represent himself at trial

Judge allows 9/11 victims’ lawsuit against Saudi Arabia to proceed

A jury last week awarded more than $425 million to plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit against Google. (Associated Press file)

Google hit with $425.7M privacy verdict over snooping

A federal jury ordered Google to pay $425.7M for tracking users' smartphones, ruling it violated California privacy laws over years of snooping.

State Sen. Nathan Johnson speaks Wednesday in Austin, Texas, against a bill that would add new abortion restrictions. (Associated Press)

Texas lawmakers pass bill to let citizens sue over abortion pills

Texas lawmakers approve first-in-nation law letting citizens sue abortion pill makers, doctors, and distributors, sparking legal challenges.

Joseph McNeil was one of four N.C. A&T State University students who held the first sit-in protest Feb. 1, 1960, at the segregated lunch counter in a Woolworth’s store in Greensboro. (Associated Press file)

Greensboro Four: Civil rights pioneer McNeil dies at 83

Joseph McNeil, a Greensboro Four member whose 1960 Woolworth’s sit-in ignited civil rights protests nationwide, has died at 83, North Carolina A&T announced.

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