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Boyle to seek senior status, opens up new NC federal judge’s job
US District Judge Terrence Boyle is seeking senior status, a form of semi-retirement that will allow the president to appoint a new federal judge for the Eastern District of North Carolina. The post Boyle to seek senior status, opens up new NC federal judge’s job appeared first on Carolina Journal .
Video sweepstakes case at top NC court attracts outside interest
Groups representing North Carolina sheriffs, police chiefs, and district attorneys are urging the North Carolina Supreme Court to reject the latest challenge to state laws against video sweepstakes games. The post Video sweepstakes case at top NC court attracts outside interest appeared first on Carolina Journal .
Former Gaston teacher’s suit claims she was fired over Kirk comment
A former Gaston County school teacher says she was fired last year after posting a comment on social media about conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s murder. A new federal lawsuit alleges violations of Holly Ackerman’s constitutional rights. The post Former Gaston teacher’s suit claims she was fired over Kirk comment appeared first on Carolina Journal .
Court won’t revive COVID loss lawsuits from Golden Corral, Summit hotels
The 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals refused Wednesday to revive lawsuits from Golden Corral and the Summit Hospitality Group over losses suffered during government-mandated COVID shutdowns. The post Court won’t revive COVID loss lawsuits from Golden Corral, Summit hotels appeared first on Carolina Journal .
Court rejects police group’s brief in COVID arrest lawsuit
The North Carolina Court of Appeals will not allow a multistate police group to add its legal arguments to a case involving an arrest at a 2020 COVID shutdown protest. The post Court rejects police group’s brief in COVID arrest lawsuit appeared first on Carolina Journal .
Appeals Court rules against Raleigh in $16M developer fee dispute
The North Carolina Court of Appeals has upheld a trial judge’s ruling against Raleigh in a dispute over $16 million in water and sewer fees developers paid between 2016 and 2018. The post Appeals Court rules against Raleigh in $16M developer fee dispute appeared first on Carolina Journal .
Court orders new disciplinary proceeding for former Guilford judge
The North Carolina Court of Appeals has vacated an order suspending former Guilford County District Judge Mark Cummings’ law license for five years. The post Court orders new disciplinary proceeding for former Guilford judge appeared first on Carolina Journal .
Stein urges top NC court to uphold law against felons owning guns
Gov. Josh Stein is asking the North Carolina Supreme Court to uphold a state law banning gun possession by felons. The post Stein urges top NC court to uphold law against felons owning guns appeared first on Carolina Journal .
Comey will challenge ‘selective,’ ‘vindictive’ prosecution in NC case
Former FBI Director James Comey will argue that a federal criminal case against him in North Carolina should be dismissed because of “selective” and “vindictive” prosecution. The post Comey will challenge ‘selective,’ ‘vindictive’ prosecution in NC case appeared first on Carolina Journal .
New Bern eye surgeon cites three reasons to reverse CON dispute ruling
The New Bern eye surgeon challenging North Carolina’s certificate-of-need healthcare restrictions is asking the state’s second-highest court to overturn trial judges’ December 2025 ruling against him. The post New Bern eye surgeon cites three reasons to reverse CON dispute ruling appeared first on Carolina Journal .
Police group takes note of Wake DA’s arguments in COVID arrest suit
A lawsuit stemming from an arrest at a Raleigh COVID shutdown protest six years ago is attracting attention now from a multistate group representing police. The post Police group takes note of Wake DA’s arguments in COVID arrest suit appeared first on Carolina Journal .
NC law enforcement agencies pan latest video sweepstakes appeal
State law enforcement agencies are urging the North Carolina Supreme Court to reject legal arguments from a video sweepstakes operator in a Robeson County case. The post NC law enforcement agencies pan latest video sweepstakes appeal appeared first on Carolina Journal .
Former Dunn housing director sentenced to two years in prison
A former executive director of the Dunn Housing Authority faces two years in federal prison and must repay $238,448 to the federal government after sentencing this week on a charge of conspiring to commit federal program theft. The post Former Dunn housing director sentenced to two years in prison appeared first on Carolina Journal .
Federal Appeals Court throws out contempt order against NC lawyer
The 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals has vacated a federal judge’s contempt order against a North Carolina lawyer involved in a multinational intellectual property dispute. Pressly Millen often represents Democrats in court. The post Federal Appeals Court throws out contempt order against NC lawyer appeared first on Carolina Journal .