Blog Posts
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North Carolina’s SB 153 and the Hidden Costs of Mandatory ICE Cooperation
On June 24, 2026, the North Carolina General Assembly overrode Governor Josh Stein’s veto, and Senate Bill 153 (SB 153),… Read More
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A Court for Fit-for-TV Drama? North Carolina’s New Complex Family Financial Court
The beginning of October shone a spotlight on the field of family law at a national and local scale. HBO’s… Read More
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Who Decides?: De Novo Review in State Courts
On August 11, 2026, Governor Josh Stein signed the Regulatory Reform Act into law, officially replacing North Carolina courts’ previous… Read More
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The Price of Prediction (Markets): North Carolina’s New Tax and Its Costs to Collegiate Athletics
On July 19, 2026, Ferran Torres sent a dramatic, late-game strike into the back of the net in the 106th… Read More
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Silencer Shop Foundation and “Compliance:” National Injunctions Battle State Law
On August 5, 2026, Judge James Hendrix of the Northern District of Texas permanently enjoined the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco… Read More
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Taking Its Horse Out of the Race: North Carolina’s Ban on Third-Party Litigation Financing
While third-party litigation financing (TPLF) is an increasingly common practice across the United States, concerns regarding its oversight are emerging… Read More
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Interjurisdictional Abortion Wars: Will North Carolina Get Caught in the Crossfire?
The “interjurisdictional abortion wars” that the Dissent in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization warned the country about have arrived.[1] On… Read More
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The Saga Finale: Understanding the Newest Leandro Case
On April 2, 2026, the North Carolina Supreme Court put the final nail in the 30-year-old coffin that was the… Read More
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A CON-tinuous Fight: Will North Carolina Keep the Certificate of Need?
In November of 2024, I discussed a rising lawsuit challenging North Carolina’s Certificate of Need (“CON”) program, which requires state… Read More
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Twilight Zone?: Evaluating Senate Bill 382’s Impact on Land Use in North Carolina
Late in 2024, the North Carolina General Assembly overrode former Governor Roy Cooper’s veto to pass Senate Bill 382.[1] While… Read More
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Contracting Away Consumer Protections: Warren v. Cielo Ventures and the UDTPA
On March 20, 2026, the North Carolina Supreme Court held that parties may contractually reduce the four-year limitation period of… Read More
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From Test Tube to Table: Lab-Grown Meat in North Carolina
“Fake meat” has long been a more humane, environmentally friendly alternative to genuine, authentic meat. However, a new contestant is… Read More