Weekly Roundup
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The Treacherous Journey of a North Carolina Ballot: Judge Griffin’s Electoral Challenge and the Unwieldy Judicial Bureaucracy
Background When the North Carolina Supreme Court ordered state election officials to revisit thousands of challenged ballots in April 2025,… Read More
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Hang Up on the “Police” – The Rise of Jury Duty Scam Phone Calls in North Carolina
For millions of North Carolinians, a jury summons in the mailbox is a source of mixed emotions. To some, the… Read More
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G.S. § 14-318.7: Balancing Protection for the Vulnerable with the Reality of ‘Tough-on-Crime’ Approaches
In the year since the 2024 elections, one trend has become clear: “tough-on-crime” approaches are the current preference of both… Read More
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Clearing the Air: Potential Guidance from the North Carolina Court of Appeals on AI Use in Court Filings
On October 30, a filing was submitted to the North Carolina Court of Appeals, which could result in guidance from… Read More
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What’s in a Name: Protecting North Carolina’s Wetlands After Sackett
On September 11, 2025, the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, which oversees the adoption of rules for protecting and preserving… Read More
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Modernizing the Judiciary: The eCourts Transformation Across North Carolina
Deeply rooted in history and precedent, the law has long looked to the past for guidance. However, even in this… Read More
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North Carolina Proposes to Join the Public Camping Ban(dwagon)
A little over a year ago, the Supreme Court held that a state law criminalizing homelessness was not unconstitutional in City… Read More
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Reforming Child Welfare Laws: A Step Forward or a Step Back?
Across North Carolina, 11,000 children live in foster care, each one navigating a system often marked by instability and unmet… Read More
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You Don’t Get Squat! The New Removal Process for Squatters in North Carolina
Over the past several years, you may have seen a news or social media story about squatters. Videos about squatters… Read More
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Fighting Fire: The Gerrymandering Wildfire Spreading Into North Carolina
A fight is happening across the country in state capitals and courtrooms over congressional maps. In the last few months,… Read More
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What’s That Smell? The Murky Legal Status of Hog Lagoons in North Carolina
North Carolina’s Hog Farms and Lagoons If you’ve ever driven to Wilmington or any of North Carolina’s southern coastal towns… Read More
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HB:67: The First Step in Improving Medical Deserts in North Carolina
North Carolina’s rural communities are around “40 percent of the state’s population.”[1] These communities face a lack of access to… Read More