Shameka Rolla

Shameka Rolla

May 01, 2024 | Law.com

Are We There Yet? The Journey to Lawsuit Resolution in North Carolina Federal Courts

Fourth Circuit decision highlights the wide discretion federal district courts have to manage their calendars. The timing of litigation in federal courts is case-specific and hard to predict, but data from North Carolina federal courts provides some general guidance.

By Mike Mitchell, Ed Roche and Shameka Rolla

5 minute read

January 04, 2024 | Law.com

Fourth Circuit Rejects Shareholders' Security Fraud Claims Based on Optimistic Projections for Merged Company

Fourth Circuit decision reinforces that securities fraud liability "cannot be 'predicated solely on an overly optimistic view of a future which may, in fact, encounter harsh economic realities down the road.'"

By Mike Mitchell, Ed Roche and Shameka Rolla

5 minute read

November 17, 2022 | Law.com

Common Sense Isn't Dead in Statutory Construction, Even When Statute Is Unambiguous

Fourth Circuit predicts how North Carolina Supreme Court would interpret notice requirement in insurance statute, emphasizing legislative purpose.

By Michael W. Mitchell, Edward Roche and Shameka Rolla

5 minute read