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What Does it Mean for a Criminal Case if the Defendant is Legally Incompetent and Has a Court-Appointed Guardian?

Derek was twenty years old when he suffered a stroke. He lost and then subsequently regained his ability to speak and to perform simple tasks; however, he cannot manage important matters like his medical care and finances. Derek’s mom, Greta, successfully petitioned under G.S. Chapter 35A to have her son adjudicated incompetent and was appointed as Derek’s guardian.
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What Goes Up Must Come Down? Price Adjustment Clauses and Tariffs

Earlier this year, I wrote about how procurement professionals could navigate the impact of proposed tariffs on existing contracts and planned procurements. Now, several months later, the initially imposed tariffs are in place and additional reciprocal tariffs are in effect. …

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Case Summaries: Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals (April 2025)

This post summarizes published criminal law and related cases released by the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals during April 2025. Cases of potential interest to state practitioners are summarized monthly.
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Why Relationships Matter: The Surprising Link Between Social Capital and Health

Social capital—our networks, trust, and community connections—plays a crucial yet often overlooked role in health outcomes. Research shows people with stronger social networks seek more preventive care, follow treatment plans better, and experience improved mental health.
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When a Customer Dies: Navigating Utility Service After the Death of an Account Holder

The death of a utility customer presents a unique set of legal and practical challenges for local government utilities.
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News Roundup

New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that drug overdose deaths in the U.S. declined significantly in 2024 as compared to 2023, reaching their lowest levels since 2019.
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Balancing the Scales: Evaluating North Carolina’s Local Sales Tax Redistribution Policy Questions for Practitioners

By Jackson Dille and Whitney Afonso Questions for Practitioners How is the shift towards sales taxes affecting fiscal equity across North Carolina counties? How has North Carolina’s local sales tax redistribution policy impacted the difference in per capita sales tax dollars between urban and rural counties? What lessons does North Carolina’s experience offer for designing […]
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Eviction Edition: Landlord Duties, Self-Help Eviction, and Retaliatory Eviction in Recent Case Law

The enactment of the Residential Rental Agreements Act of 1977, the Landlord Eviction Remedies Act of 1981, and the

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Immigration Detainers

An immigration detainer is one of the key tools that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) uses to apprehend individuals who come in contact with local and state law enforcement agencies.
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Preservation Commission Basics

“The historical heritage of our State is one of our most valued and important assets.” That’s what the state law says.
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Encounters with Lions: Evidence of Gang Affiliation in State v. Ervin

A defendant who claims self-defense is generally permitted to offer evidence of the victim’s prior violent conduct if known to the defendant at the time defensive force was used. Such evidence is relevant to the reasonableness of the defendant’s belief in the need to use force. In State v. Ervin, No.
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Infrastructure

Across North Carolina, communities are blending emerging technologies with traditional infrastructure to create systems that respond to their unique needs. By fostering strong partnerships and staying attuned to local priorities, cities and towns can shape infrastructure that keeps pace with change.