Misdemeanor child abuse; theory not alleged in indictment; jury instructions; separate offenses; constructive possession; acknowledgement of possession.

DWI; unlawful seizure; lawful traffic stop

Rape;
Sexual Assault;
Mental Disability;
Force;
Jury instructions;
Invited Error;
Forensic evidence;
Unanimous verdicts;

Speeding to flee/elude arrest;
Assault on a law enforcement officer;
Felonious restraint;
Anders Brief;
Plea Agreement;

AWDWIKISI, corroboration, prejudice.

Unpaid attorney fees; tc's denial of motion for sanctions

specific personal jurisdiction, minimum contacts, tortious conduct, purposeful availment

habeas corpus; State v. Daw

Workers' Compensation Act, summary judgment, special employer, implied contract, Woodson exception, Pleasant exception

Whether the trial court abused its discretion by dismissing plaintiffs' claim with prejudice under Rule 41(b).

Whether plaintiff's statement regarding grounds for appellate review adequately apprised the Court of Appeals as to how the trial court's order affected a substantial right.

Whether the trial court's alleged failure to adhere to N.C.G.S. 7B-1105's timing mandates prejudiced respondent father such that his appeal was preserved notwithstanding his failure to object at the trial court and whether subsequently filing an amended petition to terminate parental rights and serving respondent father with summons rendered any alleged noncompliance with N.C.G.S. 7B-1105 irrelevant.

Whether plaintiffs' constitutional claims challenging the Certificate of Need law are facial or as-applied challenges and whether the claims are subject to exhaustion of administrative remedies.

Whether exigent circumstances existed to provide an exception to the warrant requirement for a warrantless blood draw.

Whether a trial judge's finding of aggravating factors in violation of N.C.G.S. 20-179(a1)(2) may be reviewed for harmless error.

alimony; substitute judge; Rule 63

Lease Agreement, Non-Joinder of Co-Tenants, Res Judicata

insurance subcontractor, worker's compensation, notice of appeal, Rule 60 motion

Negligence; electricity-related professions; professional negligence; expert testimony of standard of care; insufficient evidence to prove arguments; N.C. R. App. P. 28(b) requirement to brief arguments; appeal divests trial court of jurisdiction to rule on post-judgment motions

Neglected and dependent juvenile; No Merit Brief; N.C. R. App. P. 3.1(e).