champerty and maintenance, slander of title, aiding and abetting, Rule 12(b)(6)

summary judgment; breach of contract; libel; mental and emotional distress damages; punitive damages; student-athletes; athletic scholarships; Rule 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss

permanent child custody order; parental fitness; best interests of the children for granting primary custody

board of adjustment; notice of violation; agency decision; procedural due process rights; N.C.G.S. § 160D-404(a); quasi-judicial hearing; no abuse of discretion

Workers' compensation; compromise settlement; compensable injury

Waiver of right to challenge venue

Subrogation lien; subcontractor; lien waivers; summary judgment

12(b)(6) motion; declaratory judgment; N.C.G.S. § 31-5.5; N.C.G.S. § 29-19(b)(3); IVF.