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Sydney Haulenbeek
Sydney Haulenbeek is a reporter covering North Carolina state issues, courts and politics. She studied journalism and entrepreneurship at Old Dominion University. Contact her at [email protected]
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Man charged in Charlotte light rail killing declared incompetent
Decarlos Brown will be hospitalized for up to four months to see if he can stand trial over the death of a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee.
Cutie cat AR-15 parody products spur lawsuit
A “Q T Cat” product line meant to parody the founder of Q LLC, a firearms manufacturer, triggered a cease and desist request from the company.
Judge dismisses Fortnite, Rocket League patent suit
The company failed to transform an idea into a patent-eligible creation, the judge found.
Artist sues former North Carolina lieutenant governor over porn defamation case
Louis Love Money, a musician who wrote "The Lt. Governor Owes Me Money," claims Mark Robinson weaponized the court system against him.
Push for 'fair' and 'free' elections fails at North Carolina appellate court
The panel of judges found that the case raises political questions that the court cannot address.
Judge OKs settlement with LivCor in rental price-fixing case
The settlement requires the company to stop using nonpublic data from other landlords and property owners to determine rental prices.
Voters end fight against North Carolina Senate map after Louisiana case
The dismissal comes after the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais, which further weakened the Voting Rights Act.
News outlets show Virginia court rule likely prior restraint on speech
A prohibition against lawyers sending public records to journalists may well fall as a First Amendment violation based on the initial showing by news reporters.