Termination of Parental Rights for Willful Abandonment and Failure to Support: McMillon v. DSS (143 N.C. App. 402) Introduction The case of McMillon v. Department of Social Services (DSS) addresses...
Termination of Parental Rights Based on Clear and Convincing Evidence of Neglect Introduction The case of Mashanna Nicole Blackburn, Minor (142 N.C. App. 607) examined by the North Carolina Court of...
Clarifying Custody Determinations in Miranda Applications: State of North Carolina v. Rodney Dale Buchanan Introduction State of North Carolina v. Rodney Dale Buchanan, 353 N.C. 332 (2001), is a...
Establishing Causation in Workers' Compensation: The Young v. Hickory Business Furniture Decision Introduction The case of Judy Carolyn Young v. Hickory Business Furniture addresses a pivotal issue...
Clarifying Burdens of Proof and Procedural Standards in Child Neglect Cases: Gleisner v. Onslow County Department of Social Services Introduction The case of Gleisner v. Onslow County Department of...
Two-Tiered Underinsured Motorist Coverage Validated Under North Carolina's Financial Responsibility Act Introduction The case of Daniel M. Hlasnick and Darlene Hlasnick v. Federated Mutual Insurance...
North Carolina Supreme Court Rules Attorney General Lacks Standing to Appeal Class Action Attorneys' Fees Award Introduction In BAILEY v. STATE, the Supreme Court of North Carolina addressed a...
Intent Requirement in Felony Murder Rule: Jones v. North Carolina Introduction State of North Carolina v. Thomas Richard Jones is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of North Carolina on...
State v. Grooms: Affirmation of Death Sentence and Standards for Effective Assistance of Counsel in Capital Cases Introduction State of North Carolina v. Timmy Euvonne Grooms is a pivotal case...
Strengthening Reliability Requirements for Anonymous Informant Tips in Fourth Amendment Searches: STATE v. HUGHES Introduction In State of North Carolina v. John Elvis Hughes, 353 N.C. 200 (2000),...
Affirmation of Death Sentence and Upholding Procedural Integrity in Capital Resentencing State of North Carolina v. Jerry Ray Cummings, 352 N.C. 600 (2000) Introduction State of North Carolina v....
Termination of Parental Rights: Reasonable Foster Care Contribution and Religious Inquiry in In the Matter of X. Huff Introduction In the Matter of X. Huff is a pivotal decision by the North Carolina...
Special Venire in Capital Trials: Upholding Defendants' Rights Introduction State of North Carolina v. Kevin Salvador Golphin (352 N.C. 364) is a pivotal decision by the Supreme Court of North...
Affirming Voluntary Consent Search and Proportional Death Penalty in First-Degree Murder: STATE OF NC v. Patrick Steen Introduction In the landmark case of STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA v. PATRICK JOSEPH...
Reaffirming Jury Selection Practices and Capital Sentencing Standards: State of North Carolina v. Blakeney Introduction State of North Carolina v. Roger McKinley Blakeney, 352 N.C. 287 (2000), is a...
Affirmation of Procedural and Constitutional Standards in Capital Murder Trials: State v. Braxton Introduction State of North Carolina v. Michael Jerome Braxton (352 N.C. 158), decided on July 13,...
Deese v. Champion International Corporation: Affirming Commission Authority in Workers' Compensation Cases Introduction The case of Bracy Deese, Employee v. Champion International Corporation...
Affirmation of Death Sentence and Procedural Conformity in State v. Lawrence (352 N.C. 1) Introduction State of North Carolina v. Jimmie Wayne Lawrence is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme...
North Carolina Supreme Court Establishes Independent Basis for Unfair Trade Practices Claims in Insurance Settlements Introduction The case of Jack S. Gray and Mary B. Gray t/a Tower Circle Motel v....
Affirmation of Proper Capital Sentencing Procedures in State of North Carolina v. Hyde Introduction State of North Carolina v. Johnny Wayne Hyde (352 N.C. 37) is a landmark decision by the Supreme...