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. ...[Continue Reading]
Legislative and Policy
Highlighting state and national legislative news, focusing on some of the most important policy issues of the day.
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. ...[Continue Reading]
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. ...[Continue Reading]
States start trend of recognizing parent-child privilege
Nine states currently recognize a parent-child privilege in criminal cases. ...[Continue Reading]
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. ...[Continue Reading]
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. ...[Continue Reading]
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. ...[Continue Reading]
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. ...[Continue Reading]
Getting informed about informed consent
Supporters of new restrictions on abortions argue that the laws are necessary to keep women healthy, while opponents argue the law places an undue burden on patients seeking a legal medical procedure. ...[Continue Reading]
Wake county judge refuses to vouch for school vouchers
Judge Robert Hobgood has ruled North Carolina's Opportunity Scholarship Program unconstitutional. ...[Continue Reading]
Replacing Blurred Lines with Bright Lines: California’s Senate Bill 967
The bill currently sitting on Governor Jerry Brown's desk would require state universities seeking to obtain financial aid funds to have an "affirmative consent" standard for sexual assault. ...[Continue Reading]
Does open carry exist in North Carolina?
People across America are openly carrying guns in protest of certain firearm restrictions. Can you do it in North Carolina? ...[Continue Reading]
City of Baton Rouge Permanently Enjoined from Enforcing Firearm Ordinance
A Judge for the United States District Court for Middle District of Louisiana has found that Baton Rouge Ordinance § 13:95:3 violates the Second Amendment. ...[Continue Reading]
Transfer of State Bureau of Investigation to Department of Public Safety Causes Suspicion Across the Aisle
After seventy-five years of supervision by the attorney general, the State Bureau of Investigation will now be the governor's responsibility thanks to the Appropriations Act of 2014. ...[Continue Reading]
Another Win for Free Speech
The Supreme Court’s decision in McCullen v. Coakley affirms that content-neutral regulations can still violate the First Amendment. ...[Continue Reading]
