Gun Confiscation Begins at Home
A new California law enables family members to confiscate guns owned by those who are mentally ill.
Constitutional & Public Law
Court of Appeals deals another blow to sweepstakes
The North Carolina Court of Appeals attempts to keep the law one step ahead of sweepstakes operators.
Special Declarant Rights in North Carolina
Recently passed House Bill 330 creates, modifies, and instructs the public on transferring special declarant rights in North Carolina.
Marriage Equality: The Conflict Between Individual Religious Liberties and Civil Liberties
This is a full recording of the debate hosted by the Federalist Society and the American Civil Liberties Union chapters of Campbell Law School. The speakers include Dr. John S. Baker, Jr. and Elizabeth Haddix.
Is it fair to ban concealed carry at the North Carolina State Fair?
A judge recently upheld the ban on firearms at the North Carolina State Fair.
States start trend of recognizing parent-child privilege
Nine states currently recognize a parent-child privilege in criminal cases.
Should guns come with age restrictions?
The accidental death of a shooting instructor in Arizona has many wondering whether kids and guns should ever mix.
Ebola: To quarantine or not to quarantine?
Government officials must balance individual rights with public health when deciding whether to impose quarantines.
Parent-Child Privilege Supports Stronger Familial Bonds
The interests served by spousal and patient-psychotherapist privileges may also be served by a parent-child privilege.
Same Sex, Same Rights
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision not to hear appeals of same-sex marriage cases has resulted in a wave of states recognizing these unions.
Should “every man’s evidence” include Mom and Dad’s?
The need to present all relevant evidence at trial must be weighed against the importance of preserving parent-child relationships.
Religious or Not? – How the Notice Requirement Impacts Employment Decisions
A Muslim teenager who was denied a job because her hijab violated Abercrombie & Fitch’s “Look Policy” is fighting back.
Professor Gene Nichol’s Presentation on Poverty, Full Recording
Presentation on poverty by Professor Gene Nichol, Distinguished Professor of Law and Director of the Center on Poverty at the University of North Carolina School of Law.
When does police use of force become “excessive?”
Recent high-profile shootings of unarmed black men by white police officers have raised concerns about police brutality.
The Innocent on Death Row
DNA evidence has cleared two brothers wrongfully convicted of a 1983 rape and murder in North Carolina.