Admissibility of Evidence; Preservation; Bias

Revocation of probation; Activation of multiple sentences; Trial court's discretion to reduce or restructure original sentences under N.C. Gen. Stat. 15A-1344(d)

Amended indictment; breaking or entering; lay witness identification; surveillance footage

In-custody statements; Failure to move to suppress; Procedural bar; Stipulation to admission of evidence; No special colloquy by trial court required

probation; probation revocation; absconding; clerical error

Amended indictment; breaking or entering; lay witness identification; surveillance footage

Grandparental visitation rights; Civil contempt; Effect of termination of parental rights on grandparental visitation rights; Notice of Appeal; Show Cause Motion.

Restrictive Covenants, Public Policy, Learned Profession Exception

Alimony; equitable distribution; divorce; attorney?s fees; dependent spouse; supporting spouse; marital misconduct; marital property; separate property; active appreciation; passive appreciation; business shares; income approach; asset approach; earning capacity; income; expert witness

Alimony; equitable distribution; divorce; attorney?s fees; dependent spouse; supporting spouse; marital misconduct; marital property; separate property; active appreciation; passive appreciation; business shares; income approach; asset approach; earning capacity; income; expert witness

Attorneys' fees; motion for reconsideration; Rule 60(b); notice of appeal

Complex Business Case.

Motion to Dismiss; Rules of Civil Procedure; Rule 12(b)(6)

Motion for Directed Verdict; Motion for JNOV; Specific grounds required; Negligence

Summary ejectment; Implied warranty of habitability; Unfair and deceptive trade practices; NCGS § 42-42; Landlord/Tenant

Foreclosure of a deed of trust; subject matter jurisdiction; frivolous appeal.

Order allowing motion to compel discovery; order allowing sanctions for discovery violations; order denying motion to compel discovery and for sanctions; review of interlocutory discovery orders

interlocutory appeal; substantial right; order compelling discovery; attorney-client privilege

Arbitration; Standing to Compel Arbitration; Fiduciary Relationships; Fiduciary Duties