North Carolina lawmakers have instituted a streamlined process for state business court filings, aiming to enhance efficiency within the legal system. Additionally, regulations on attorney fees in debt collection lawsuits are under consideration, a move that could significantly impact legal practice in the state. Another closely followed legislative measure proposes easing the attorney discipline process by expanding records access and allowing for the expungement of certain ethics transgressions. For more details on these legislative updates, read the midyear report here.