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Construction Conference Insights: How to Lower Legal Risk

Written By Ryal W. Tayloe

Three Ward and Smith attorneys provided detailed advice on how firms in the construction industry can lower their legal risk in the opening panel at the 2019 Ward and Smith Construction Conference. Attorneys Devon William…

Trademarks and Hemp-Derived Cannabidiol: Brand Protection for CBD Products

Written By Norman J. Leonard

Cannabidiol (commonly referred to as "CBD") has been in the news for several years now, due to its touted health and wellness benefits. This is especially the case since the Agricultural Act of 2018, or AIA, became law in…

The Economic Loss Rule and Why It Matters in Construction Litigation

Written By William S. Durr

In its broadest sense, the "economic loss rule" prohibits recovery in tort for purely economic loss incurred under contract law.  The Merriam-Webster Dictionary online defines tort as "a wrongful act other than breac…

Pray for a Good Harvest, but Keep at Your Plow – And Know Enough Employment Law to Stay Out of the Ditch

Written By Grant B. Osborne

Employers in agribusiness face the same risks as those in any other business, but perhaps more than most if faced with frequent employee-turnover and employees with little loyalty to those for whom they work. Former emplo…

Understanding and Responding to Licensing Boards

Receiving notice of a complaint or investigation from a licensing board almost always is traumatizing.  Responding can be challenging because the mere submission of a complaint can trigger a strong emotional response…

Are the Bankruptcy Courts Available for the Cannabis Industry?

Written By Lance P. Martin

Since 2012, ten states and the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana for adult recreational use.  Another 23 states have legalized some form of medical marijuana use.  At the federal level, the Agricultu…