Delegation of fact-finding duty; findings of fact regarding fitness of a natural parent; N.C. Gen. Stat. Sec. 7B-906.1 and 906.2

willful failure to pay, reasonable portion of cost of care, termination of parental rights

Subject matter jurisdiction; N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-401(b); Article 8 of the Juvenile Code; whether DSS was required to file a petition where trial court retains jurisdiction and discontinues periodic judicial reviews

Motion to dismiss; Failure to exhaust administrative remedies; FMLA

Medical Negligence of Hospital - No Evidence of Standard of Care

Invalid Arbitration Agreement in Nursing Home Contract.

Guardianship, Power of Attorney executed after adjudication of incompetency, Voidable versus void, Deeds

Summary judgment in negligence action, liability of university, foreseeability of act based on prior criminal activity

Power of Attorney; Gift Transfer; Summary Judgment

Dismissal for Violation of Appellate Rules; Failure to Include Copy of Judgment in Appellate Record

Appeal after remand; best evidence rule; non-testimonial evidence; motion to suppress.

Right to Appeal from Guilty Plea; Eight Amendment Challenge to Sentence; Lack of Jurisdiction

Appearance Bond Forfeiture; Record on appeal;

Probation Revocation; Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

Larceny; Jury Instructions on Separate Guilt of Multiple Defendants; Restitution

Felony Conversion; Indictment; Ownership

Motion for Postconviction DNA Testing; Requirement of Showing Materiality; Anders

Revocation of probation; Sufficient evidence; Clerical errors.

Denial of Motion to Suppress; Miranda Rights; Noncustodial Interrogation

Motion to Dismiss; Sufficiency of Evidence; Breaking and Entering; Larceny; Possession of Stolen Goods