Civil Law
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On the Civil SideAs the Summary Ejectment Case Turns
It all began when two people fell in love…well, maybe not love, but they at least liked each other enough…
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On the Civil SideRecordings by Government Officials
**This post was written by my colleague Phil Dixon. You can reach Phil at dixon@sog.unc.edu When and how can state…
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Supreme Court to Rule Again on Abortion: A Primer on FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine
Here’s what you need to know ahead of the Supreme Court’s oral argument in FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine…
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On the Civil SideGuardians: Don’t Forget to File a Notice of Change of Address with the Court
Adult guardianship law in North Carolina underwent several significant changes effective January 1, 2024. My colleague, Timothy Heinle, and I…
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Latina Judges Are Making History — But Remain Vastly Underrepresented in the Judiciary
Fifteen years ago this spring, President Barack Obama announced the selection of his first Supreme Court nominee: Justice Sonia Sotomayor.…
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We Must Overcome – The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights
This pivotal moment demands a powerful recommitment to protecting our democracy On Thursday, March 7, President Biden will deliver the…
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On the Civil SideCongratulations to Newly Certified Magistrates
Magistrates are often referred to as the “first face” of the judicial system for most citizens. They serve the public…
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Unveiling Health Care’s Hidden Stories: The Power of Disaggregated Data
By Oprah Cunningham In the bustling corridors of health care, a longstanding revolution is brewing — a revolution centered not…
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Celebrating 50 Years of Lau v. Nichols
By Shekinah Hall This year marks the 50th anniversary of Lau v. Nichols, a landmark decision in which the U.S.…
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On the Civil SideMore Changes to the Year’s Allowance in Decedents’ Estates: The Procedure to Claim and Assign the Allowance
This is the third and final post in a series that focuses on changes to the year’s allowance in decedents’…
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