Amicus Briefs

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!