Two men fined in 2018 for failing to stop at red light camera locations in Greenville, NC filed declaratory judgment actions arguing that the program violated the Fines and Forfeitures Clause of the North Carolina Constitution because the local school …

Two men fined in 2018 for failing to stop at red light camera locations in Greenville, NC filed declaratory judgment actions arguing that the program violated the Fines and Forfeitures Clause of the North Carolina Constitution because the local school board received less than the clear proceeds of the civil penalties the city collected. The Court of Appeals in Fearrington v. City of Greenville, 282 N.C. App.

When property is owned by a single party, it’s easy to determine who is personally responsible for delinquent taxes.  It’s the owner as of the date of delinquency (usually January 6) and all subsequent owners.  GS 105-365.1. But what if … Read more

When property is owned by a single party, it’s easy to determine who is personally responsible for delinquent taxes.  It’s the owner as of the date of delinquency (usually January 6) and all subsequent owners.  GS 105-365.1. But what if … Read more

When property is owned by a single party, it’s easy to determine who is personally responsible for delinquent taxes.  It’s the owner as of the date of delinquency (usually January 6) and all subsequent owners.  GS 105-365.1.But what if the property is owned by multiple parties? May the county force one of the two owners to pay the entire delinquent tax bill? What if the owners are married—may the county target one spouse to pay the entire tax bill?

As detailed here, as part of nationwide settlements (and bankruptcy resolutions) with major opioid manufacturers, distributors, and retailers, North Carolina local governments are expected to receive over a billion dollars in funding over an 18-year period to address the ongoing impacts … Read more

As detailed here, as part of nationwide settlements (and bankruptcy resolutions) with major opioid manufacturers, distributors, and retailers, North Carolina local governments are expected to receive over a billion dollars in funding over an 18-year period to address the ongoing impacts … Read more

As detailed here, as part of nationwide settlements (and bankruptcy resolutions) with major opioid manufacturers, distributors, and retailers, North Carolina local governments are expected to receive over a billion dollars in funding over an 18-year period to address the ongoing impacts of the opioid epidemic in their communities (collectively “opioid settlement funds”).

This is the second part of an exploration of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). In the first part of this series, we explored the types of pregnancy-related conditions covered under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the requirements … Read more

This is the second part of an exploration of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). In the first part of this series, we explored the types of pregnancy-related conditions covered under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the requirements … Read more