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CBD Products and Public Employee Drug Testing: What Employers Need to Know

Many of you have had this experience: an employee who fails a drug test by testing positive for marijuana protests that they have never smoked weed or consumed an edible.
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The State of Legislative Immunity for Local Government Officials

In North Carolina, local officials enjoy absolute immunity from liability based on actions within the scope of their legitimate legislative functions. The same is true for federal lawmakers and members of the General Assembly.
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News Roundup

The top national story this week is that the Supreme Court just heard oral argument in a case involving a shocking error by law enforcement. In 2017, an FBI SWAT team smashed its way into an Atlanta home and discharged a flashbang grenade in a pre-dawn raid.
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Youth and Education Blog

North Carolina faces critical challenges in childcare accessibility, with 25% of parents reporting work disruptions due to childcare issues. Communities across the state are responding with innovative solutions, from Buncombe County's teacher workforce development program to tri-share cost models and telehealth services that have reduced chronic school absenteeism by 29% in some counties.
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Procedures for Criminal Bench Trials in Superior Court

The North Carolina Constitution historically mandated trial by jury in all criminal cases in superior court. See N.C. Const. Art. I, Section 24 (2014) (“No person shall be convicted of any crime but by the unanimous verdict of a jury in open court.
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May an Undercover Officer Engage in Sexual Activity with a Suspected Prostitute?

I read a news article some time ago about officers who investigate suspected prostitutes by going undercover and purchasing their services. The article noted that this practice is controversial.
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News Roundup

The top story this week is that country music star Jelly Roll has been recommended for a pardon by a Tennessee parole board.
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Authentication of Digital Communications Chart

A common evidence question that arises is how to properly authenticate digital communications.
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Housing Blog

North Carolina faces a housing crisis amid extraordinary population growth, with communities like Durham seeing rent increases of over 50% in five years. From church conversions in Asheboro to data-driven approaches in Charlotte, local solutions show that while the challenge seems overwhelming, helping neighbors in need remains possible.
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System Development Fees: (An Imperfect) Tool for Growth Management

Water and wastewater services play a vital role in helping communities grow and thrive. When these systems are planned carefully and aligned with growth strategies, they allow local governments to manage population increases and support long-term community and economic development.
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Juveniles and Vehicle Seizure Under G.S. 20-28.3

Does the law regarding motor vehicle seizure when a person is charged with felony speeding to elude arrest or an offense involving impaired driving apply to juveniles? If the case is subject to original juvenile jurisdiction, the answer is no. Read on to understand why that is and what to do if a seizure order is improperly issued.
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Economic Development Blog

From coastal shellfish farming to small-town entrepreneurship programs, North Carolinians are finding creative solutions to economic challenges. Discover how communities across the state are investing in local businesses, workforce development, and sustainable industries to build resilient economies while preserving their unique heritage and character.