Fourth Circuit

There are some things you can do only in North Carolina.  Like cook on the world’s largest frying pan.

But there are some things you can do everywhere but
Continue Reading Bill Would Allow Federal Courts to Certify Questions to the North Carolina Supreme Court

In North Carolina, parties with business disputes may have the choice among as many as four “forums” in which to bring their case:  state superior court; superior court with a
Continue Reading Lunchtime CLE, July 7 in Cary, Will Feature Judges Diaz, Gale, and Ridgeway

We have blogged several times on the fact that North Carolina is one of only two states that does not allow a federal court to certify questions to its state
Continue Reading Fourth Circuit Pleads With North Carolina to Create Federal Certification Mechanism

Yesterday, the Maryland Appellate Blog featured remarks from the Fourth Circuit’s newest federal appellate judge, Pamela Harris, on the Fourth Circuit’s collaborative culture.  The remarks from Judge Harris are particularly
Continue Reading Judge Pamela Harris and the Fourth Circuit’s Collaborative Culture