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Are North Carolina Court of Appeals Judges Dissenting Less?

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Until recently, a single judge sitting on a panel of the North Carolina Court of Appeals could tee up an issue for the Supreme Court of North Carolina simply by filing a dissenting opinion. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-30(2) allowed...more

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Help Wanted: Chief Justice’s Commission on Professionalism Seeks Appellate Attorneys as Moot Court Mentors

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This year, the North Carolina Mock Trial Program, in conjunction with the Chief Justice’s Commission on Professionalism (CJCP) and the May 20th Society, will offer the chance to learn about our State’s rich history and our...more

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Productivity and Progress: Recap of the 2024 Business Court Report and Some Civics

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Each February, the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts publishes its Report on North Carolina Business Court. The Report includes data on case types, number of cases, pending motions, and average age, with...more

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Southern Hospitality: Difference Between Leaving an Error Preservation Door Unlocked And Inviting Someone to “Come on In”

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When you read about someone breaking into an unlocked door in rural North Carolina you may hear sighs about the death of the good old days. But leave the front door wide open all night and even the sweetest southern grandma...more

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Changes on the Horizon: Recent Announcements Affecting the Composition of the North Carolina Business Court

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On June 27, 2024, the North Carolina Business Court announced several changes to the Court’s composition. Chief Business Court Judge Louis A. Bledsoe, III announced his retirement effective January 1, 2025. Judge Bledsoe has...more

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Fond Farewell to Retired Court of Appeals Chief Judge John Martin

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It is with sadness that I report on the recent death of retired Chief Judge John Martin. He had been fighting cancer for several years and went down swinging. His funeral, held in Raleigh on April 25, 2024, was packed....more

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Court of Appeals Has New Chief Judge

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The North Carolina Court of Appeals has a new chief judge. Effective January 1, 2024, Chief Justice Newby has appointed Senior Associate Judge Chris Dillon as the new chief of the North Carolina Court of Appeals....more

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Justice Morgan to Resign

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Today, Justice Michael Morgan announced that he will be stepping down from his seat on the Supreme Court of North Carolina, effective the week of September 4. This announcement comes following Justice Morgan’s recent...more

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New Fourth Circuit Chief Judge Hails from North Carolina

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Judge Roger Gregory has completed his seven-year term as Chief Judge for the Fourth Circuit. Taking over as Chief is Judge Albert Diaz, who was on the North Carolina Business Court bench prior to being nominated and...more

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The Great Dissenter: North Carolina says goodbye to Judge Eddie Greene

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North Carolina recently lost another of its retired appellate judges. K. Edward Greene served on the Court of Appeals for sixteen years following eight years as a district court judge. After his retirement from the bench,...more

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A Season of Transitions at the Supreme Court

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It’s not unusual to see changes on the bench with the arrival of a new year. Come January 1, 2023, Justice Dietz and Justice Allen will join the Supreme Court of North Carolina. All readers of this blog will wish each a...more

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10th Annual NC Business Court CLE is October 14, 2022

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The Mecklenburg County Bar Association’s 10th Annual NC Business Court CLE will be held at the Bar & Foundation Center, 511 Yellowstone Drive, 28208 on October 14, 2022....more

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Unmasked: Court of Appeals to Begin Disclosing Identities and Votes of Members of Petition Panel … 90 Days Later

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Over the years, John, Dan, and Gene’s signature stamps expended lots of ink signing orders “By order of the Court.” Meanwhile, the identity and votes of the judges who ruled on a particular petition have long been a...more

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Tenisha Jacobs Nominated to Serve on North Carolina Business Court

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On March 29, 2022, Governor Roy Cooper announced the nomination of Tenisha Jacobs to serve as Special Superior Court Judge with a designation to the North Carolina Business Court. Jacobs currently serves as General Counsel...more

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“Hello, Goodbye”: Appellate Courts Face Bittersweet Departures.

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Social commentators have described our nation’s current labor market as the “Great Resignation.” Baby Boomers are retiring to spend more time with loved ones. Workers are leaving current employers for more flexible work...more

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Welcome Gene: Court Of Appeals Hires New Clerk Of Court

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As reported previously, Dan Horne is retiring as Clerk of the Court of Appeals at the end of the month. His successor will be Eugene “Gene” Soar, who has served as Staff Attorney for the Clerk of the Court of Appeals since...more

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Monday, March 15th: You’re Invited To Meet The Judges

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In case you missed the invitation, the Appellate Practice Section is hosting a virtual event at noon next Monday so that members of the bar can get to know the new justices on the Supreme Court and new judges on the Court of...more

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Attorney And Legislator Darren Jackson Tapped To Serve As Newest Court Of Appeals Judge

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On December 30, 2020, Darren Jackson accepted Governor Cooper’s appointment to serve on the North Carolina Court of Appeals. Judge Jackson is a former law partner of Judge Donna Stroud, who recently ascended to the post of...more

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Investiture Ceremony Of The Supreme Court Of North Carolina

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At the stroke of midnight, North Carolina’s judiciary entered a new era, with many appellate justices and judges taking the oath office from their homes. This age-old changing of the guard included Chief Justice Paul Newby...more

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North Carolina Court Of Appeals Has A New Chief Judge

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The new year will bring many changes to our state appellate courts. Another big change was announced yesterday. With Court of Appeals Chief Judge Linda McGee retiring after over 25 years of service, Chief Justice Cheri...more

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