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The legal system provides powerful tools to resolve disputes, enforce rights, and ensure justice. But what happens when those tools are misused? North Carolina recognizes a tort called abuse of process, which arises when legal process is used not for its intended purpose, but as a weapon for harassment, coercion, or to gain an unfair ...

Introduction On June 3, 1985, a Chevy Blazer exploded on a quiet country road in Summerfield, North Carolina. Inside were Dr. Frederick “Fritz” Klenner, his lover and first cousin Susie Newsom Lynch, and her two young sons. All four perished in the fiery blast, bringing to a grisly end one of the strangest and most ...

As summer turns to fall, families across North Carolina flock to pumpkin patches, apple orchards, petting zoos, and seasonal festivals. In Huntersville and the greater Lake Norman area, these outings have become beloved traditions—complete with hayrides, corn mazes, and hands-on animal encounters. But what happens if a fun family trip turns into an accident or ...

When parents separate or divorce, one of the most important—and sometimes most challenging—decisions is how to share time with their children. North Carolina courts and families use a variety of custody schedules to balance parenting time, school, activities, and the child’s overall best interest. No single schedule works for every family. The “right” plan depends ...

Charlotte’s dining scene is hot! New openings, national nods, tasting menus that sell out in minutes — if you haven’t booked a table lately, now’s the time. Below are three standout restaurants right now, followed by a practical guide for small restaurant owners facing divorce in North Carolina and how a restaurant is valued and ...