Displaying items by tag: Court of Appeals
State Supreme Court considers case that could increase nurses' legal liability
RALEIGH — The N.C. Supreme Court will decide in the months ahead whether a nurse can face greater legal liability for a patient's injuries. The decision could reinforce or throw out a nearly 90-year-old court precedent.
Appeals judge highlights key problem with certificate-of-need law
RALEIGH — At least one judge considering the latest certificate-of-need case at the N.C. Court of Appeals sees a key problem with the state’s CON law.
Cases involving Barber, CON await N.C. Court of Appeals in-person hearings
RALEIGH — Cases involving a high-profile political activist and a controversial state medical regulation await the N.C. Court of Appeals as it returns to regular in-person hearings in August.
State Appeals Court blocks voter ID, jeopardizing use in general election
RALEIGH — A second court has blocked voter ID in North Carolina — a move policymakers and analysts denounce as riddled with substantive and procedural problems.
Colorado court ruling on faithless electors could have ramifications for N.C.
RALEIGH — A ruling by the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver could have ramifications beyond Colorado, political experts say.
GUEST EDITORIAL: Muddled middle finger ruling calls for another appeal
In a constitutional Catch-22, a divided N.C. Court of Appeals panel agrees motorists have a First Amendment right to flip the bird, but contends traffic cops can detain you for it anyway.
