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Governor Roy Cooper Appoints Judge Douglas Green as New Superior Court Judge in Alamance County

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Raleigh, N.C. — Governor Roy Cooper has announced the appointment of Judge Douglas Green to the superior court bench of Alamance County’s District 17, following the retirement of Judge Tom Lambeth. The appointment marks a significant advancement in Judge Green’s extensive legal career. Judge Green, who has been serving as a district court judge within the same district, brings a wealth of experience to his new role. His diverse background in law includes a notable tenure as an assistant attorney general for the North Carolina Department of Justice. Furthermore, Green’s contributions to the regional legal … Read more

Greenpeace and Shell Reach Settlement in Legal Battle Over North Sea Environmental Protest

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London, UK – In a significant development within environmental activism and corporate accountability circles, Greenpeace has reached a settlement with energy giant Shell over a dispute stemming from a protest at Shell’s North Sea oil platforms. The resolution of the lawsuit, initially sparked by Greenpeace activists boarding the Brent oil platforms in October 2019, marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing dialogue around fossil fuel extraction and the environment. The controversy began when Greenpeace activists occupied the Brent Alpha and Bravo platforms, part of the decommissioned Brent oil field, to protest Shell’s decommissioning plans. Greenpeace … Read more

Jury Delivers Decision in High-Profile Case of Jordan Neely’s Death

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New York — The city once again finds itself at the heart of a vehement judicial examination as the verdict on the death of Jordan Neely, a former Michael Jackson impersonator who died after being placed in a chokehold by another subway passenger, reverberates through the community. Neely’s death, which has sparked debates around vigilantism and racial discourse in the United States, is now awaiting the outcome of a jury’s deliberation. Neely, aged 30 at the time of his demise, was known in the local community for his street performances. His death occurred under distressing … Read more

State Officials Increase Enforcement of Lead Inspection Laws Amid Growing Concerns Over Child Safety

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In response to increasing concerns over lead exposure in older buildings, Rhode Island is stepping up enforcement of lead inspection laws for rental properties, while landlords of short-term rentals remain exempt. This enforcement is part of a broader state strategy to link property registration requirements with mandatory lead checks. Many real estate professionals and property owners are currently grappling with how to comply with these new regulations, which were implemented in September. The laws require that all landlords not only register their rental properties but also conduct lead inspections if their buildings were constructed with … Read more