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The North Carolina Court System can be confusing.  What's the difference between District Court and Superior Court?  How does the Court of Appeals...

Attorneys often emphasize the importance of having strong expert witnesses, whether the witness is testifying in a criminal case, a division of...

For readers who have watched one of the dozen legal television shows that have been popular in recent years, they may get the impression that every...

Attorneys are responsible for understanding proper damages in a legal matter: the amount and type of damages to claim in a lawsuit or whether the...

The Fourth Amendment provides another important protection from police. This Amendment protects citizens against unreasonable searches and seizures....

People commonly misunderstand their obligation to cooperate with police. Frequently, an individual believes that he or she must answer any questions...

Education is among the most important elements of our culture. It is always a hot button item for political candidates to discuss – in the 2012...

Mark Hayes, a Durham-based attorney whose practice focuses on appeals, is a firm believer that part of a lawyer’s ethical responsibility is to...

The judge just gave your ex-spouse the entire house. The court dismissed your claim for negligence. The jury announced a guilty verdict in your...