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  • November 02, 2026

    4th Circ. Says 'Beyond Doubt' Doesn't Apply In Green Card Bid

    The Fourth Circuit on Monday revived a Dominican Republic native's bid for a green card, saying in a published opinion that she only had to prove her admissibility by a "preponderance of the evidence" and not a higher burden standard.

  • November 02, 2026

    PNC Bank, Ex-Managing Director Settle Sex Bias Suit

    A former managing director at Charlotte-based PNC Bank has settled her sex-based discrimination suit against the financial services provider, according to a mediator's report.

  • November 02, 2026

    Judge Gives Final OK To Mortgage Insurer's ERISA Deal

    A North Carolina federal court Monday gave final approval to an up to $650,000 deal settling a class action claiming that a mortgage insurance company mismanaged an employee retirement profit sharing plan.

  • November 02, 2026

    Splenda Maker Says Cancer Claims Weren't Protected Speech

    Splenda maker TC Heartland LLC urged the Fourth Circuit to revive its defamation suit against a scientist over her public warnings about the sweetener, arguing that the First Amendment does not shield statements that misrepresent research or rely on concealed test results.

  • November 02, 2026

    Shop Says Rival Must Arbitrate ENASCAR Trade Secrets Row

    An eNASCAR digital race car shop accused of stealing trade secrets told a North Carolina federal judge the dispute should be arbitrated, arguing the accusations stem from supposed information obtained from its rival's website.

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