Will some North Carolinians be locked out of the polls?
A District Court judge will determine which portions of North Carolina’s new Voting law will go into effect.
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Articles focusing on North Carolina politics and legal issues.
Criminal Calendaring Authority in North Carolina: A Balance between Prosecutors, Defense Counsel, and the Court
Case calendaring in North Carolina has evolved to become a collaborative process between key players in the state’s criminal justice system.
May Judges be Boy Scouts in North Carolina?
In light of the recent California Judicial Bar’s proposed amendment which may prohibit judges from being members of the Boy Scouts, will North Carolina judges also be prohibited from participating in Boy Scouts?
Chapel Hill’s ban on cell phone use while driving gets disconnected
On June 12, 2014, the Supreme Court of North Carolina struck down the state’s first local ordinance banning the use of cellphones while driving.
Will the new North Carolina fracking law be a source of jobs and energy or just another environmental crisis?
Those who are concerned with the possible negative environmental effects of the fracking process staunchly oppose the passage of the Energy Modernization Act, yet many laud the bill as a way to provide energy and jobs for North Carolinians.
How will Attorney General Roy Cooper affect North Carolina’s same-sex marriage ban?
Attorney General Roy Cooper must defend North Carolina’s Amendment One from attack, in spite of the fact that he personally opposes the same-sex marriage ban.
Increasing Litigation and Changing Attitudes Lead the Fight Against North Carolina’s Same-Sex Marriage Ban
The Complaint filed by the UCC against North Carolina’s same-sex marriage ban highlights the ongoing litigation and changing viewpoints that seem to be increasing since “Amendment One” was passed two years ago.
North Carolina Church Attempts to Fight State’s Gay Marriage Ban
The United Church of Christ has filed a complaint in regards to the unconstitutionality of “Amendment One,” as well as other statutes that prohibit clergy members from marrying same-sex couples in the state of North Carolina.
Seeking justice through tort reform in North Carolina
The adoption of a policy of comparative negligence, not damage caps, may alleviate the injustices caused by North Carolina’s highly restrictive negligence laws.
North Carolina’s decision not to expand Medicaid coverage in light of NFID v. Sebelius
More than half of states have plans in place to expand their Medicaid coverage using federal money. Why isn’t North Carolina among them?
Legislative Overstepping v. Protecting North Carolina’s Interests: How North Carolina’s Health Care Transparency Law Changed the Allocation of Power in the State Government
An in-depth analysis of how the Health Care Transparency law upset the balance of power within the state and created problems regarding who represents North Carolina.
Scandal rocks the Queen City
The city of Charlotte has been dealt a major blow, and many are wondering how the city will rebuild its booming reputation after the recent news of political corruption.
Duke Energy’s coal ash spill calls North Carolina politics into question
Duke Energy’s Coal Ash Spill that contaminated the Dan River raises questions about the balance between state regulation and the pro-business agenda of North Carolina leaders.
North Carolina to appeal court decision that abortion and ultrasound law violates the First Amendment
In July 2011, House Bill 854, also known as the Woman’s Right to Know Act, was presented to then-Governor Beverly Perdue.
Supreme Court of North Carolina to hear oral argument in appeal of redistricting cases
The current trend in politics is a move away from the center and towards the wings of both major parties.