Opinion
Judges must employ proper review for best protection of NC rights
A John Locke Foundation legal expert draws attention to a 2024 state Supreme Court case that established a new test for protecting fundamental rights.
News
Locke backs doctor’s CON challenge in new NC Supreme Court filing
The John Locke Foundation is supporting a New Bern eye surgeon’s challenge of North Carolina’s certificate-of-need law with a new filing at the state’s highest court.
News
Top NC court will not take Sunday hunting case
The North Carolina Supreme Court will not take a case involving a challenge to North Carolina’s restrictions on Sunday hunting.
Opinion
Anti-tariff SCOTUS brief features basic lesson on trade deficits
It’s hard to justify a national emergency based on a 50-year fact of American economic life.
News
State asks top NC court to reject appeal in Sunday hunting case
State government lawyers are asking the North Carolina Supreme Court to reject an appeal in a recent case upholding government restrictions on Sunday hunting. Plaintiff Tim Oates is asking the state’s high court to overturn a unanimous April 16 decision from the state Court of Appeals. Appellate judges agreed that the laws governing Sunday hunting comply with the North Carolina Constitution.
Opinion
Court spells out limits for constitutional right to hunt and fish
Even a right spelled out in North Carolina's governing document can face limits set by the General Assembly.
News
Appeals Court upholds NC’s Sunday hunting restrictions
The North Carolina Court of Appeals has upheld the state’s restrictions on Sunday hunting. The unanimous decision Wednesday from a three-judge appellate panel rejected a plaintiff’s argument that Sunday hunting restrictions are unconstitutional.
Opinion
Justice hopes new test puts NC governments on notice
One member of the North Carolina Supreme Court sees the recent Ace Speedway decision as an important precedent for economic liberty.
Opinion
NC courts’ focus on economic rights could help Jacksonville food truck owners
The state Supreme Court's recent Ace Speedway ruling is influencing other plaintiffs pursuing lawsuits based on economic liberty.
Opinion
Economic liberty depends on judges who respect the Constitution
A lawyer who specializes in defending economic rights touts North Carolina's constitution and court precedents.
Opinion
CON critic’s recent courtroom setback still has positive signs
A judge has offered Dr. Jay Singleton some reasons for optimism, even as his lawsuit challenging North Carolina's certificate-of-need law was dismissed.
Opinion
Bowling alley case reminds us about important fruits
The N.C. Constitution adds a fundamental right to the familiar "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
