U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina
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North Carolina Supreme Court justice loses effort to block investigation
GREENSBORO, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge has agreed with the North Carolina Judicial Standards Commission that a lawsuit brought by a state Supreme Court justice against it shouldn't be heard in his court. -
Key talc/cancer study cited by plaintiffs hid evidence of other exposure, lawyers say
GREENSBORO, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - A scientific study that concluded talcum powder causes cancer -- and helped turn talc lawsuits into a multibillion-dollar enterprise -- is potentially misleading, a federal judge has concluded, allowing defense attorneys to mount more probing cross-examinations of the study’s author. -
North Carolina's requirement a voter be a Dem or Republican to serve on board challenged
RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - A new lawsuit targets North Carolina law that prevents voters who haven't sworn their allegiance to a political party from serving on the State Board of Elections. -
UNC at Chapel Hill faces allegations of burning coal in excess of permit limits
GREENSBORO, N.C. (Legal Newsline) – The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) is facing a suit over allegations the school is burning more coal than permitted in violation of the Clean Air Act. -
'Name-calling' lawyer gets stern warning from federal judge; Called one defendant 'Richie the rug'
GREENSBORO, N.C. (Legal Newsline) – A California attorney who allegedly has been online trolling his former employer, a Los Angeles-based law firm, and suing in a North Carolina district court, has narrowly missed sanctions, the federal judge who dismissed the case said. -
EEOC: North Carolina company made improper medical inquiry about employee's disability information
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is taking legal action against North Carolina-based Loflin Fabrication LLC., for allegedly making an improper medical inquiry and then terminating a employee in violation of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). -
RICO suit filed against Great Plains Lending over allegations of predatory online lending scheme
GREENSBORO, N.C. (Legal Newsline) – Three consumers allege that they were the victims of online payday lending schemes that attempted to circumvent federal law by issuing loans under Native American tribal business entities. -
Groups claim Duke Energy Carolinas plant is polluting creeks, other water sources
GREENSBORO, N.C. (Legal Newsline) – Citizen conservation groups allege that a coal-fired electricity generating plant in Stokes County, North Carolina is unlawfully leaking toxic metals and other pollutants. -
Medical testing firm sued over alleged overbilling of customers
Consumers have filed a class action lawsuit against a company that runs a network of medical testing labs, accusing the firm of fraud and overcharging for clinical tests. -
Students claim Charlotte law school misrepresented that it was ABA-compliant
GREENSBORO, N.C. (Legal Newsline) – Three Charlotte School of Law students allege the school misrepresented the compliance of its law programs.