Conduct inconsistent with constitutionally protected status as parent; clear, cogent and convincing evidence standard; ceasing reunification efforts, NCGS 7B-906.2; permanent custody; foster parents.

Personal Injury, Obstacle in Roadway, Contributory Negligence, JNOV, Last Clear Chance, Jury Instructions

ripeness; subject matter jurisdiction; land use

First Amendment, Standing, Contract claims by church members, Review based on neutral principles of law

Workers' compensation benefits; failure to establish plaintiff suffered an occupational disease; lack of expert medical evidence that plaintiff was at increased risk of contracting asthma than general public

Neglected and dependent juvenile; Permanent plan of guardianship with relative; Ceasing reunification efforts; Reunification as concurrent permanent plan

Felony obstruction of justice by a parent

Satellite-based monitoring; preservation of Grady issue; Rule 2

Constitutional Law, Right to Trial by Jury, Bench Trial, Structural Error, Forfeiture of Counsel, Child Abuse, Murder

Jury instruction; incorrect statement of law; element of possession