NC Supreme Court Reverses Precedent by Holding that Denial of a Statute of Repose Defense Is Immediately Appealable
The North Carolina Supreme Court’s decision in Byrd v. Avco Corp. (filed March 20, 2026) held that a trial court’s denial… Read More
Appellate Law
Court of Appeals Upholds Multiplier Damages for Conversion and UDTPA Violations in Self‑Storage Dispute
The Court of Appeals’ decision in Yurk v. Terra Center, LLC provides a real‑world illustration of how certain business conduct… Read More
AI Use, Privilege, and Litigation Risk: Lessons from United States v. Heppner
Artificial Intelligence chatbots are ubiquitous at this point. Millions of Americans use these tools daily in both their professional and… Read More
North Carolina Court of Appeals Clarifies Research Exemption Through a Textualist Lens
When it comes to statutory interpretation, punctuation and structure still matter. In US Right to Know v. University of North… Read More
North Carolina Supreme Court Addresses Zoning Enforcement Requirements
Last month, the North Carolina Supreme Court held that municipalities must provide landowners with a clear description of an alleged… Read More
U.S. Supreme Court Authorizes Immediate Changes at Independent Federal Agencies
Individuals and businesses regulated by independent federal agencies may find immediate changes in agency leadership following a May 22, 2025,… Read More
Our Top 10 Resources of 2023
Throughout the year, Cranfill Sumner LLP’s attorneys work diligently to bring the most up-to-date information on North Carolina legal updates… Read More
Unveiling Privilege Challenges in Joint Corporate Defense Agreements
Four co-defendants meet with their joint defense counsel to discuss a pending lawsuit. The meeting ends and all participants are… Read More
Certiorari Crossroads: Navigating Appeals and Dissents in Cryan v. National Council of YMCAs
In Cryan v. National Council of YMCAs of the U.S., the North Carolina Supreme Court gave a refresher on certiorari… Read More
Appeal with Caution: Lessons from the North Carolina Court of Appeals on Appellate Jurisdiction
There is no such thing as a sure thing. And in three unpublished opinions, the North Court of Appeals reminded… Read More
