If there is no binding precedent on point, where does the Supreme Court of North Carolina look for guidance? Which are more persuasive: federal court opinions or North Carolina Court
Continue Reading The Art of Persuasion: The Supreme Court Disputes Where to Look
It has been more than a year since the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court have held in-person oral arguments. Thankfully, the appellate courts have been able to continue their
Continue Reading Something Next to Normal: Is the Court of Appeals Returning to In-Person Oral Arguments?
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
Continue Reading Monday, March 15th: You’re Invited to Meet the Judges
As mentioned previously, several new judges are joining the Court of Appeals this month. Similar to the Supreme Court’s ceremony, the investiture ceremony for these new judges will
Continue Reading North Carolina Court of Appeals Investiture Ceremony: January 14th
It is hard to believe that it has been three months since Justice Ginsburg passed away. The NCBA Appellate Practice Section invites you to attend a virtual presentation celebrating her
Continue Reading Appellate Practice Section Event: Justice Ginsburg Remembered
The Appellate Practice Section of the North Carolina Bar Association is planning its annual CLE for June 2021. The Section’s CLE committee is currently assembling the program for the CLE.
Continue Reading Calling All Great Ideas
Did you miss this week’s inaugural session of The Bluebook Club? Never fear–you have a second chance. The Appellate Practice Section’s new program offers networking and socializing opportunities for anyone
Continue Reading An Invitation: Join the Club
In its most recent set of petition rulings, the Supreme Court of North Carolina added five new cases to its discretionary docket. These cases involve:
A writ of certiorari is a discretionary, extraordinary writ—and is therefore never granted as a matter of right. See, e.g., King v. Taylor, 188 N.C. 450, 451, 124
Continue Reading A New Kind of “Merit” Badge: The Petition for Writ of Certiorari
It doesn’t take long for those who read judicial opinions to come across an unsigned, “per curiam” decision. Many decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court, federal circuit courts, and our
Continue Reading Drop My Name: Per Curiam Opinions at the Court of Appeals