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2019 Construction Conference Insights: Minimizing Liability When Accidents Happen

Written By Merrill G. Jones, II

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…

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Attorneys Provide Updates on Rapidly Changing Aspects of Employment Law

Written By Hayley R. Wells

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…

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North Carolina Personal Injury Claims Involving Minors

Written By Jeremy M. Wilson

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…

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

Written By William S. Durr and Evan M. Musselwhite

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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What Happens to My Lease in Bankruptcy?

Written By Lance P. Martin

Suppose you own farmland or retail commercial space and you lease your property.  What happens to your lease if the lessee files bankruptcy?  And what must be done if your lessee wants to continue to honor your …

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NC Attorney General Talks Opioid Epidemic at Employment Law Symposium

Written By S. McKinley Gray, III

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein identified opioid abuse and cybersecurity as top challenges businesses face, while also giving attendees at Ward and Smith’s 2019 Employment Law Symposium a look at the broa…

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