First-degree murder (non-capital); whether defendant was prejudiced by the trial court's exclusion of evidence of the victim's prior convictions and reputation

Cross-motions for summary judgment; summary judgment for plaintiffs after trial court found no genuine issue of material fact that the parties reached a previous settlement agreement; whether summary judgment was proper when the parties disputed existence of that agreement at trial

Default judgment, debtor/creditor, debt buyer, assignee/assignor, attorneys' fees, G.S. 6-21.5, justiciability, assignment

Deed of trust; reformation

Medical negligence; standard of care

Responsible Individuals List; N.C. Gen. Stat. § § 7B-300 to 311; Due Process

Sufficient evidence to support jury verdict for securities fraud

Zoning; zoning ordinance interpretation; vested rights; equitable estoppel

Consent judgment

Industrial Commission; Workers' Compensation

Constructive possession; identity theft; identifying information

Hearsay; Character evidence; In court identification; Ineffective assistance of counsel

Prior record level calculation; Proof of prior conviction

Mistake of age defense not applicable to offense of taking indecent liberties with a minor

Murder; Jury

Confrontation clause; Motion to dismiss