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Supreme Court of North Carolina Amends the North Carolina Business Court Rules
Order amends Rule 11 and Appendix 1, and is effective on March 1, 2020.
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Supreme Court Chief Deputy Marshal Ricky Parks Receives “Citizen of the Year” Award
Parks received the award for his dedication and service to the Rocky Mount community.
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“First African Americans on the N.C. Bench” Exhibit on Display at Wake County Justice Center
The exhibit features a timeline of the lives and achievements of each judge and justice from 1968-2006.
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Chief Justice Beasley Addresses National Association for Court Management
Chief Justice Beasley welcomed NACM members to North Carolina and made opening remarks.
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February 8-15 Proclaimed Court Reporting and Captioning Week in North Carolina
This week of recognition was announced by the North Carolina Association of Official Court Reporters.
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Supreme Court of North Carolina Adopts Revised Mediation Rules
In conference on January 23, 2020, the Supreme Court adopted orders amending seven rule sets that affect mediation in North Carolina.
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Pro Bono Resource Center Seeks Information about Pro Bono Legal Services for 2019
The North Carolina Pro Bono Resource Center (PBRC) is collecting 2019 pro bono information from N.C. attorneys.
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Chief Justice Cheri Beasley to Visit Cherokee Tribal Court
Chief Justice Beasley will join Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Chief Justice Kirk Saunooke and tour the Cherokee Tribal Court.
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January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Started by a Presidential Proclamation in 2011, the prevention month is intended to raise public awareness of modern-day slavery.
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North Carolina Receives an “A” Rating in the National Fight Against Human Trafficking
The grade is vital in understanding and comparing North Carolina’s Human Trafficking Commission on a national level.
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