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, Supreme Court , 230A20 (Justice Robin Hudson) , Published
In re B.T.J.

Termination of parental rights; whether the trial court made adequate findings of fact to support a termination of respondent-mother's parental rights under N.C.G.S. 7B-1111(a)(1).

, Supreme Court , 196A20 (Justice Robin Hudson) , Published
In re C.R.L.

Termination of parental rights under N.C.G.S. 7B-1111(a)(1), (2), (9); whether the trial court's failure to hold a termination hearing within the timing requirements of N.C.G.S. 7B-1109 constitutes reversible error.

, Supreme Court , 248A20 (Justice Anita Earls) , Published
In re G.G.M.

Whether the trial court erred in adjudicating grounds to terminate respondent's parental rights under N.C.G.S. 7B-1111(a)(7); whether the trial court abused its discretion in determining termination of respondent's parental rights was in the children's best interests; whether respondent received ineffective assistance of counsel.

, Supreme Court , 249A20 (Justice Anita Earls) , Published
In re G.G.M. and S.M.

Whether the trial court erred in adjudicating grounds to terminate respondent's parental rights under N.C.G.S. 7B-1111(a)(7); whether the trial court abused its discretion in determining termination of respondent's parental rights was in the children's best interests; whether respondent received ineffective assistance of counsel.

, Supreme Court , 127A20 (Justice Anita Earls) , Published
In re H.A.J.

Denial of motion to continue; whether the trial court erred by eliminating reunification as a permanent plan; whether the trial court erred in determining grounds existed to terminate parental rights related to neglect pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-1111(a)(1); whether the trial court abused its discretion by concluding that terminating respondent's parental rights was in the best interests of the juveniles.

, Supreme Court , 91A20 (Justice Tamara Barringer) , Published
In re I.R.M.B.

Private termination; appeal from an order terminating respondent-father's parental rights under N.C.G.S. 7B-1111(a)(7) (2019); whether the trial court's findings of fact are supported by clear, cogent, and convincing evidence; whether the trial court's findings of fact support its conclusion of law that grounds existed to terminate respondent-father's parental rights on the basis of willful abandonment.

, Supreme Court , 186A20 (Justice Anita Earls) , Published
In re J.S.

Termination of parental rights pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-1111(a)(1); incarceration as an indicator of future neglect.

, Supreme Court , 252A20 (Justice Michael Morgan) , Published
In re L.N.G.

Termination of parental rights; whether the trial court made adequate findings of fact to support a termination of respondent-mother's parental rights under N.C.G.S. 7B-1111(a)(2).

, Supreme Court , 275A20 (Per Curiam) , Published
In re M.C.T.B.

Termination of parental rights pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-1111(a)(1), (3) (2019). No-merit review pursuant to Rule 3.1(e) of the North Carolina Rules of Appellate Procedure.

, Supreme Court , 193A20 (Justice Anita Earls) , Published
In re R.D.M.

Termination of parental rights pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-1111(a)(1)-(3); No-merit review.

, Supreme Court , 406A19 (Justice Sam Ervin IV) , Published
Chisum v. Campagna

Notice requirement for accrual of statute of limitations period for breach of contract; applicability of statute of limitations to declaratory judgment actions; whether nominal damages supported punitive damages and claims for breach of fiduciary duty and constructive fraud; notice and hearing requirements prior to judicial dissolution; derivative claims.

, Supreme Court , 190A20 (Per Curiam) , Published
Gay v. Saber Healthcare Grp., L.L.C.

Whether the Court of Appeals' majority erred in affirming the trial court's order ruling that the record contained no evidence of the Arbitration Agreement between the parties; whether the Court of Appeals' majority erred in affirming the trial court's order ruling that the Admission Agreement and the Arbitration Agreement were in conflict with each other.

, Supreme Court , 29A20 (Per Curiam) , Published
Griffin v. Absolute Fire Control, Inc.

Whether the Court of Appeals employed the proper standard of review; whether plaintiff established disability; whether plaintiff was capable of suitable employment.

, Supreme Court , 478A19 (Per Curiam) , Published
In re Eldridge

Contempt of court; whether the trial court abused its discretion in imposing conditions of probation it deemed reasonably necessary for defendant's rehabilitation.

, Supreme Court , 280A19 (Justice Michael Morgan) , Published
In re N.P.

Whether the trial court had subject matter jurisdiction under N.C.G.S. 7B-1101 in a termination of parental rights proceeding.

, Supreme Court , 475A19 (Justice Robin Hudson) , Published
In re Q.P.W.

Appeal from order terminating respondent-mother's parental rights pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-1111(a)(1), (2), (3), (6), and (7).

, Supreme Court , 178A20 (Justice Sam Ervin IV) , Published
In re Z.J.W.

Appeal from an order terminating respondent-father's parental rights pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-1111(a)(1) and (7) (2019); whether the evidence supports the trial court's findings of fact and whether the findings of fact support its conclusions of law that respondent-father's parental rights were subject to termination on the basis of both grounds for termination.

, Supreme Court , 31PA20 (Justice Robin Hudson) , Published
JVC Enters., LLC v. City of Concord

Whether a series of local acts provided the City of Concord with the authority to levy water and wastewater connection fees for services to be furnished; whether the trial court properly granted summary judgment for the City of Concord.

, Supreme Court , 259A20 (Per Curiam) , Published
Lauziere v. Stanley Martin Cmtys., LLC

Whether the Court of Appeals erred by reversing and remanding the opinion and award of the North Carolina Industrial Commission dismissing plaintiff's workers' compensation claim with prejudice for failure to prosecute.