Articles

Filter By Author

Filter By Practice Area

Trouble in Paradise: Redevelopment of Golf Courses in a Changing Market

Written By James R. Todd

May 22, 2019

Buying a home with a view of the 18th green is a major step, and can be a considerable investment. That investment, both financial and emotional, can be shaken when a developer proposes to build a residential or mixed-use…

Will My Judgment Get Discharged in Bankruptcy?

Written By Lance P. Martin

May 17, 2019

Bankruptcy is meant to provide a fresh start for the honest but unfortunate debtor. A debtor who files Chapter 7 does so with the presumption that all his or her debts will be forgiven or "discharged." But what abou…

Beer, Hemp, and CBD in North Carolina

Written By Tyler J. Russell and Hayley R. Wells

May 13, 2019

The cannabidiol ("CBD") industry is exploding today. Hemp and hemp-derived CBD were classified as Schedule I controlled substances under the Controlled Substances Act of 1972 ("CSA") until the passage of the Agriculture I…

2018 Farm Bill and Federal Trademark Protection for Hemp

Written By Erica B. E. Rogers

May 10, 2019

This article continues our earlier discussion about brand protection for hemp-derived cannabidiol ("CBD"). The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO") generally refuses to register marks that violate federal law.…

Compliance Inspections for CBD Retail Operations in NC

Written By Tyler J. Russell

May 8, 2019

In February, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (the "Department") disclosed its intent to issue CBD Advisory Letters to hemp and CBD industry participants within our state. Since th…

From Facebook to FMLA to Furry Friends—Frequently Asked Questions in Employment Law

Written By Emily G. Massey

May 3, 2019

The questions we receive as labor and employment attorneys vary based on many factors such as organizational changes a business is experiencing, new laws or regulations that affect employer obligations, and certain trends …

Subscribe to Ward and Smith

About Us Contact Us Review Us

Call Us at 800.998.1102

We Are Your Established Legal Network™

Offices: Asheville, Greenville, New Bern, Raleigh, and Wilmington, North Carolina

Law firm web design by New Media Campaigns