Confession by juvenile defendant while under police interrogation; whether, under N.C.G.S. 7B-2101(a)(3), the officer interrogating defendant was required to seek clarification of defendant's statement regarding whether he wanted his mother present during the interview.

Workers' Compensation; whether the Industrial Commission exceeded its statutory authority by adopting and utilizing Form 63, allowing employers investigating a claim to pay medical benefits only without prejudice to end further benefits if the claim is later denied.

Whether a previous conviction for attempted assault can support charging defendant as an habitual felon; whether defendant should receive a new trial because the court failed to properly address an impasse that arose between defendant and his counsel at trial.

Action by tobacco growers alleging breach of contract and other claims; whether the trial court erred in granting plaintiffs' motion for class certification.

Whether plaintiff's allegations in support of claims for malicious prosecution and intentional infliction of emotional distress are legally sufficient to state a claim for relief.

Appeal from order granting defendant's motion for appropriate relief, vacating his sentence of life imprisonment without parole, and ordering a resentencing hearing to comply with Miller v. Alabama; effect of U.S. Supreme Court's subsequent decision in Montgomery v. Louisiana.

Petition to terminate registration as a sex offender pursuant to N.C.G.S. 14-208.12A by a defendant who previously pleaded guilty to two counts of taking indecent liberties with a child; whether the relief sought is barred by the applicable provisions of federal law.

Appeal from order granting defendant's motion for appropriate relief, vacating his sentence of life imprisonment without parole, and ordering a resentencing hearing to comply with Miller v. Alabama; effect of U.S. Supreme Court's subsequent decision in Montgomery v. Louisiana.

Review of order denying defendant's motion for appropriate relief seeking resentencing; defendant was mandatorily sentenced as a juvenile to life imprisonment without parole; retroactive application of the holding in Miller v. Alabama declaring sentences such as defendant's unconstitutional; effect of U.S. Supreme Court's subsequent decision in Montgomery v. Louisiana.

Whether a defendant charged with possession of a firearm by a felon was entitled to a jury instruction on an affirmative defense based on justification for possessing the weapon