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NC Legislative Update: Hemp Legislation Passes House; Headed Back to Senate

Written By Whitney Campbell Christensen, Tyler J. Russell, and Allen N. Trask, III

August 23, 2019

On August 21, the North Carolina House of Representatives voted, by a narrow margin, to advance Senate Bill 315 – North Carolina Farm Act of 2019. While not the only issue addressed, hemp features prominently …

2019 Construction Conference Insights: Minimizing Liability When Accidents Happen

Written By Merrill G. Jones, II

August 21, 2019

Three Ward and Smith attorneys discussed how construction companies could reduce their risk of accidents and limit their liability—an essential consideration for an industry where the work carries inherent risks. At…

Attorneys Provide Updates on Rapidly Changing Aspects of Employment Law

Written By Hayley R. Wells

August 16, 2019

Several Ward and Smith attorneys provided updates on some of the fastest-changing areas of employment law during the firm’s 2019 Employment Law Symposium. In a rapid-fire session, they covered several topics, includ…

The Law on Nursing Home Injuries in North Carolina

Written By Lynwood P. Evans and Jeremy M. Wilson

August 14, 2019

There are more than 15,600 nursing homes in the United States, according to the most recent statistics. And more than 1.3 million residents live in these facilities. Most nursing homes provide excellent care t…

North Carolina Personal Injury Claims Involving Minors

Written By Jeremy M. Wilson

August 9, 2019

Everyday individuals unfortunately are injured across North Carolina in all sorts of different ways—from car wrecks, to "slip/trip and falls," to other accidents. And, sadly, these injuries sometimes involve c…

NC Anti-Indemnity Statute Update, New Changes Now in Effect

Written By William S. Durr and Evan M. Musselwhite

August 7, 2019

On July 8, 2019, Governor Roy Cooper signed into law HB 871, significantly altering North Carolina's anti-indemnity statute, N.C. Gen. Stat § 22B-1 ("Anti-Indemnity Statute"), particularly as it relates to indemnity a…

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