Amici will soon have more opportunities to share their views with our North Carolina appellate courts. Currently, our Appellate Rules expressly allow for amicus participation at the merits-briefing stage. N.C.
Continue Reading NC Expands Role of Amici in Appeals
It’s been a hot topic for years: does the North Carolina Supreme Court want to hear from amici when the Court is weighing whether to allow discretionary review of a
Continue Reading Supreme Court Now Welcomes Amicus Filings at the Petition Stage
On Friday, the Supreme Court of North Carolina amended Rules 28, 29, and 33.1 of the North Carolina Rules of Appellate Procedure. While the most significant changes involve amicus curiae
Continue Reading Supreme Court Amends Appellate Rules Governing Amicus Briefs, Secure Leave, and Oral Argument
A party has an appeal of right to our Supreme Court from certain decisions of the Court of Appeals under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-30. The overwhelming majority of those
Continue Reading Yes, Virginia, Substantial Constitutional Questions Do Exist!
There is an unwritten rule regarding the Supreme Court of North Carolina’s willingness to consider amicus input: Amicus briefs are welcomed during briefing on the merits, but the Court does
Continue Reading Amicus Input at the Petition Stage: Does the Supreme Court Want It?