Biomedical engineer Rachel Lance was labeled a ‘troublemaker’ after she complained that Duke pays her significantly less than male colleagues.
Jeffrey Billman
Jeffrey Billman is a politics and law reporter for The Assembly. The former editor-in-chief of INDY in Durham, he holds a master's degree in public policy analysis from the University of Central Florida.
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Who Investigates Prosecutors?
A Duke Law prof says the state bar is ignoring misconduct, a judge ignores the First Amendment, and other courts news.
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Is This Asheville Photographer a Wronged Artist or a ‘Copyright Troll’?
David Oppenheimer has filed more than 170 infringement suits. Experts say the law that’s made him a fortune needs reform.
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SCOTUS Rejects Independent State Legislature Theory
In a 6-3 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected North Carolina Republicans’ independent state legislature theory.
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The Weird Law Underlying The Suit Against Tim Moore
Most other states have tossed so-called heartbalm torts.
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The Weird Law Underlying the Tim Moore Affair Case
House Speaker Tim Moore is facing a lawsuit over an alleged affair, but the claims are based on common-law torts most other states have tossed.
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What Happens When A Case File Is Missing?
Charles McNeair says he’s innocent. But if his case file is missing, how can he prove it?
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Darryl Howard Keeps Losing (Even When He Wins)
In the criminal justice system, happy endings are hard to come by.
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A Black Teen. A White Woman. A Life Sentence.
Charles McNeair was 16 when a white woman accused him of rape. He took a plea deal, thinking his life was in danger—and he’s still in prison 43 years later.
