attempted first-degree murder; robbery with a dangerous weapon; pro se defendant; waiver of the right to counsel; failure to sua sponte declare a mistrial; no error

contributory negligence, directed verdict, jury instructions

interlocutory appeal; order allowing motion to amend request for admissions and to reconsider summary judgment does not affect a substantial right.

lump sum payment, disability, unusual case, best interest of the employee

preliminary injunction; adverse possession; irreparable harm; competent evidence.

motor vehicle collision; opinion of law enforcement officer; N.C. R. Evid. 702; cross-examination; “opening the door;” evidentiary ruling; abuse of discretion standard

Industrial Commission, worker’s compensation, disability

motion to compel discovery, child custody

Adjudication and disposition; Termination of parental rights; N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-1111(a)(9); Conclusion of law; Ultimate finding

termination of parental rights, insufficient findings of fact, neglected juvenile, remand

Termination of parental rights

Termination of Parental Rights, Motion to Dismiss

permanency planning; child custody; N.C. Gen. Stat. section 7B-911

3.1 TPR; N.C.G.S. § 7B-1111(a)(1);

Juvenile Adjudication and Disposition; Right to Counsel, Waiver of Counsel, Knowing and Voluntary Waiver, Gatekeeping Order, Modification of Visitation, De Novo, Abuse of Discretion; Vacated; Remanded.

Termination of Parental Rights;
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-1111(a)(6);
Dependency;
Appropriate Child Care Arrangement;
Care and Supervision;

no-merit brief, termination of parental rights, independent appellate review

Workers' Compensation; expert testimony; medical diagnosis; causation of injuries; sufficiency of evidence

12(b)(6) motion to dismiss; N.C.G.S. § 47G-2(b);