Whether the trial court committed plain error in allowing testimony from a DSS investigator that DSS 'substantiated' allegations that defendant sexually abused his children

Cross-motions for summary judgment; summary judgment for plaintiffs after trial court found no genuine issue of material fact that the parties reached a previous settlement agreement; whether summary judgment was proper when the parties disputed existence of that agreement at trial

Non-qualified alien; Medicaid coverage for 'emergency medical condition;' standard for superior court's review of DSS final agency decision under N.C.G.S. Sec. 108A-79(k)

Whether trial court has authority to declare a case noncapital as a sanction when time limits for setting a Rule 24 pretrial hearing are not met; existence of prejudice to defendant

Whether breach of fiduciary duty to a partnership was an unfair or deceptive trade practice under N.C.G.S. Sec. 75-1.1 entitling plaintiffs to treble damages

Summary judgment; duty to defend; whether insurance policy covers false advertising claim brought against its insured

Whole record review of Town Board's failure to adopt plaintiff's request for rezoning and special use permit; alleged violation of plaintiff's equal protection rights; whether board members who voted against the proposal acted arbitrarily and capriciously

Whether sovereign immunity bars reimbursement to Guar. Ass�n under N.C.G.S. � 58-48-50(a1)(1)

Medical malpractice, 120-day extension of statute of limitations

Residential real estate sale; embezzlement of sale proceeds by closing attorney; allocation of risk of loss between buyer and seller