Dan Bishop’s vision for AG. Plus, election-related legal challenges plod through the courts.
Anne Blythe
Anne Blythe, a former reporter for The News & Observer, has reported on courts, criminal justice, and an array of topics in North Carolina for more than three decades.
The Docket: COVID Goes to Court
The state Supreme Court is scheduled to take up arguments in several COVID-related cases this week.
The Docket: The AG’s Race Goes to Court
Dan Bishop is suing the campaign of Jeff Jackson for defamation. Plus, SCOTUS rejects a Batson appeal.
The Docket: Another Round of Legal Battles Over Digital IDs
Plus, the latest ruling to test hemp legalization and more on a Trump-aligned lawyer in N.C.
The Docket: UNC-CH Prof Sues for ‘Retaliation’
Plus, a march to stop the death penalty and a legal battle over drones goes to the U.S. Supreme Court.
The Docket: Eyes On the Court of Appeals
In 2020, Republicans won four seats on the N.C. Court of Appeals, giving them an 11-4 advantage. This year, another three seats are up.
The Docket: Dominoes on the Court
Democrats fight to hold onto Allison Riggs’ seat on the state Supreme Court.
The Docket: This Bud’s Not For You
The Court of Appeals has withdrawn a recent ruling that that smell of marijuana is enough to justify searches.
The Docket: A $524 Million Judgment Against Greg Lindberg
A former top political donor convicted of bribing state officials has to pay up. Plus, a a homegrown lawsuit against the NCAA.
The Docket: Ace Up the Sleeve
The state Supreme Court ruled Friday that the owners of Ace Speedway could proceed with their lawsuit accusing state health officials


