Carolina Law faculty continue to shape legal scholarship across diverse fields. This year’s publications span constitutional history, political strategy, and the intersection of technology and government guidance.
John V. Orth
The Common Law Tradition in America
Orth traces the evolution of American common law from its English roots through modern practice, examining how tradition, innovation, and criticism have shaped our legal system. Written in an accessible style with engaging anecdotes, the book offers both legal professionals and general readers a thematic overview of law and legal development beyond courtroom technicalities.
Gene R. Nichol
Now What? How North Carolina Can Blaze a Progressive Path Forward
Following a mixed 2024 election that brought Democratic victories in statewide offices but a Trump win in North Carolina, Nichol addresses progressives left with political energy and uncertain direction. The book offers strategic guidance for advancing progressive politics in a purple state, tackling both external opposition and the challenge of maintaining momentum in a difficult political landscape.
Leigh Osofsky and Joshua D. Blank
Automated Agencies: The Transformation of Government Guidance
Osofsky and Blank examine how federal agencies are increasingly using chatbots, virtual assistants, and other automated tools to provide legal guidance to the public, revealing how these tools can mislead users while appearing more personalized than they actually are. Drawing on extensive research, they analyze both the efficiency benefits and risks of automated legal guidance, offering detailed policy recommendations for how agencies can deploy these tools more responsibly.
