Newby completes appointments to new Complex Family Financial Court
Chief Justice Paul Newby appointed Johnathan Rhyne as the third judge for North Carolina’s new Complex Family Financial Court program.
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Stein vetoes bill giving chief justice suspension power over trial judges
Gov. Josh Stein vetoed House Bill 377, saying it would threaten judicial independence by giving the chief justice suspension power over trial judges.
Judge finds Nexstar violated court order freezing Tegna merger
A judge has found Nexstar violated an injunction requiring it to remain separate from Tegna while a multistate antitrust challenge proceeds.
Criminal law changes bill heads to conference committee
A broad criminal law package covering courts, law enforcement, victims’ rights and sentencing issues is headed to conference committee.
Court changes bill sent to Gov. Stein after divided House vote
A broad court administration bill was sent to Gov. Josh Stein after passing the House 62-45.
Broad North Carolina court changes bill ordered enrolled
A broad courts bill was ordered enrolled after final conference report votes in the House and Senate.
North Carolina Supreme Court case challenges state ban on firearm possession by felons
The North Carolina Supreme Court is considering a constitutional challenge to the state law prohibiting people convicted of felonies from possessing firearms.
Involuntary commitment and public safety bill ordered enrolled
House Bill 1104, dealing with involuntary commitment, court capacity proceedings and public safety, was ordered enrolled July 1.