North Carolina Case Commentaries

Clarifying Grounds for Termination of Parental Rights: Likelihood of Future Neglect Suffices

Date: Dec 12, 2020

Clarifying Grounds for Termination of Parental Rights: Likelihood of Future Neglect Suffices Introduction The case of R.L.D. (No. 122A20) addresses the critical issue of terminating parental rights...

Establishing Precedent for Termination of Parental Rights in Best Interest Determinations: In re C.B., J.B., E.O., C.O., & M.O.

Date: Nov 21, 2020

Establishing Precedent for Termination of Parental Rights in Best Interest Determinations: In re C.B., J.B., E.O., C.O., & M.O. Introduction The case In re C.B., J.B., E.O., C.O., & M.O. (No. 354A19)...

Termination of Parental Rights on Grounds of Neglect: Analysis of IN THE MATTER OF A.S.T. (375 N.C. 547)

Date: Nov 21, 2020

Termination of Parental Rights on Grounds of Neglect: Analysis of In the Matter of A.S.T. (375 N.C. 547) Introduction In the Matter of A.S.T. is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Establishing Future Neglect as Grounds for Termination of Parental Rights: In the Matter of D.L.A.D.

Date: Nov 21, 2020

Establishing Future Neglect as Grounds for Termination of Parental Rights: In the Matter of D.L.A.D. Introduction The case of In the Matter of D.L.A.D. (375 N.C. 565) adjudicated by the Supreme Court...

Clarifying Grounds for Terminating Parental Rights: Insights from K.C.T. Judgment

Date: Nov 21, 2020

Clarifying Grounds for Terminating Parental Rights: Insights from K.C.T. Judgment Introduction The case of K.C.T. (375 N.C. 592) adjudicated by the Supreme Court of North Carolina on November 20,...

Affirmation of Parental Rights Termination in S.M. Cases Establishes Rigorous Standards for Parental Compliance

Date: Nov 21, 2020

Affirmation of Parental Rights Termination in S.M. Cases Establishes Rigorous Standards for Parental Compliance Introduction The Supreme Court of North Carolina's decision in In the Matter of S.M.,...

N.C.S.C. Confirms Trial Courts May Award Attorney’s Fees in Licensing Board Disciplinary Actions Under N.C.G.S. §6-19.1

Date: Jun 6, 2020

North Carolina Supreme Court Upholds Trial Court Authority to Award Attorney’s Fees in Licensing Board Disciplinary Actions Introduction In the landmark case of Dale Thomas Winkler, and DJ's Heating...

Affirming Comprehensive Batson Analysis Standards in State of North Carolina v. Hobbs

Date: May 2, 2020

Affirming Comprehensive Batson Analysis Standards in State of North Carolina v. Hobbs Introduction In the landmark case of State of North Carolina v. Cedric Theodis Hobbs Jr. (374 N.C. 345, 2020),...

DTH Media Corporation v. Folt: Public Records Disclosure Under FERPA

Date: May 2, 2020

DTH Media Corporation v. Folt: Public Records Disclosure Under FERPA Introduction The case of DTH Media Corporation, Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc., the Charlotte Observer Publishing Company, and...

North Carolina Supreme Court Clarifies ETJ Extension Rules in Pinebluff v. Moore County

Date: Apr 4, 2020

North Carolina Supreme Court Clarifies ETJ Extension Rules in Pinebluff v. Moore County Introduction The Town of Pinebluff v. Moore County case, decided by the Supreme Court of North Carolina on...

NC Supreme Court Reinforces Rule 9(j) Compliance Standards in Medical Malpractice Cases

Date: Apr 4, 2020

NC Supreme Court Reinforces Rule 9(j) Compliance Standards in Medical Malpractice Cases Introduction In the landmark case of Donna J. Preston, Administrator of the Estate of William M. Preston v....

Preservation of Evidentiary Challenges in Criminal Appeals: Insights from State v. Golder

Date: Apr 4, 2020

Preservation of Evidentiary Challenges in Criminal Appeals: Insights from State of North Carolina v. Kenneth Vernon GOLDER Introduction The Supreme Court of North Carolina in State of North Carolina...

Actual Cash Value Includes Labor Depreciation: Accardi v. Hartford Underwriters

Date: Feb 29, 2020

Actual Cash Value Includes Labor Depreciation: Accardi v. Hartford Underwriters Introduction In Thomas Accardi v. Hartford Underwriters Insurance Company, the Supreme Court of North Carolina...

Sufficient Evidence in Felony Larceny: The Precedent Set by State of North Carolina v. Thomas Craig Campbell

Date: Dec 7, 2019

Sufficient Evidence in Felony Larceny: The Precedent Set by State of North Carolina v. Thomas Craig Campbell Introduction The case of State of North Carolina v. Thomas Craig Campbell (373 N.C. 216)...

Affirmation of Parental Rights Termination for Willful Failure to Make Reasonable Progress

Date: Dec 7, 2019

Affirmation of Parental Rights Termination for Willful Failure to Make Reasonable Progress Introduction In the landmark case titled In the Matter of: A.R.A., P.Z.A., Z.K.A. (373 N.C. 190), the...

Termination of Parental Rights: Establishing Standards for Neglect and Competency in North Carolina

Date: Dec 7, 2019

Termination of Parental Rights: Establishing Standards for Neglect and Competency in North Carolina Introduction The case of In the Matter of Z.V.A. (373 N.C. 207), adjudicated by the Supreme Court...

Affirmation of Parental Rights Termination Discretion in Best Interests of Children

Date: Sep 28, 2019

Affirmation of Parental Rights Termination Discretion in Best Interests of Children Introduction The case of In the Matter of A.U.D. and A.X.D. (373 N.C. 3), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of North...

Affirming Termination of Parental Rights in Juvenile Neglect: Emphasizing Best Interests of the Child

Date: Aug 17, 2019

Affirming Termination of Parental Rights in Juvenile Neglect: Emphasizing Best Interests of the Child Introduction In the landmark case In the Matter of Z.L.W., Z.M.W. (372 N.C. 432), adjudicated by...

Termination of Parental Rights Based on Persistent Neglect and Inability to Provide Safe Home

Date: Aug 17, 2019

Termination of Parental Rights Based on Persistent Neglect and Inability to Provide Safe Home Introduction The Supreme Court of North Carolina, in the matter of T.N.H. (No. 92A19), addressed a...

Unconstitutional Lifetime Satellite-Based Monitoring of Recidivist Sex Offenders: Analysis of State of North Carolina v. Torrey Grady

Date: Aug 17, 2019

Unconstitutional Lifetime Satellite-Based Monitoring of Recidivist Sex Offenders: Analysis of State of North Carolina v. Torrey Grady Introduction In the landmark case of State of North Carolina v....