termination of parental rights

guardian withdrawal, cessation of reunification efforts, termination of parental rights, notice of appeal

Motion to dismiss, relation back, equitable estoppel

Settlement Agreement; Material Breach; Attorneys' Fees

whether City was self-insured with respect to uninsured motorist claim

Venue; N.C. Gen. stat. sec. 1-76(1)

Appellate jurisdiction; immediate appeal based on substantial rights; governmental immunity; collateral estoppel

Satellite-based monitoring