When a judge agrees with the majority opinion but has additional insights to share, what type of opinion is issued?

A concurring opinion is issued when a judge agrees with the majority opinion of the court but has additional insights, reasoning, or perspectives that they wish to express. This type of opinion allows the judge to highlight specific aspects of the case they believe are important, or to present a different rationale for the decision that may not have been fully addressed in the majority opinion.

In contrast, a dissenting opinion is written by a judge who disagrees with the majority's conclusion and wants to articulate their opposing viewpoint. A majority opinion reflects the views of the majority of the judges on the panel and is the official ruling in a case. A per curiam opinion is a ruling issued by the court as a whole, rather than attributed to a specific judge, often used for straightforward cases where the law is clear.