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The DEI Stalemate: Paying the Price for the Wrong Move - Part 2

Written By Justin T. Hill, Emily G. Massey, and Devon D. Williams

Three Ward and Smith attorneys described what can happen when a DEI initiative goes wrong, placing an organization in a legal stalemate with its employees.  Part 2 of The DEI Stalemate builds on the lessons learned i…

The DEI Stalemate: Paying the Price for the Wrong Move - Part 1

Written By Justin T. Hill, Emily G. Massey, and Devon D. Williams

Three Ward and Smith attorneys described what can happen when a DEI initiative goes wrong, placing an organization in a legal stalemate with its employees.    In a unique, interactive session that was part of th…

Key Employment Law Issues Employers Need to Watch in 2025

Written By S. McKinley Gray, III

As the United States enters a new administration, changes in workplace regulations and enforcement priorities are on the horizon. For employers, this means staying prepared for potential shifts in federal policies, height…

The North Carolina Board of CPA Examiners: A Licensed Professional User's Guide

Written By Amy G. Fitzhugh and Merrill G. Jones, II

The North Carolina Board of CPA Examiners ("Board") plays a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity and professionalism of the accounting field within the state. As the governing body for Certified Public Accountants ("CPA…

Upping the Ante: New Rules and Regulations in Play for In-House Counsel

Four Ward and Smith team members delivered concise, actionable insights on projected governmental and policy changes resulting from the recent elections, the Corporate Transparency Act, the implications of the Chevron deci…

The House Advantage: Wisdom from In-House Counsel

Written By B.T. Atkinson and Allen N. Trask, III

In a question-and-answer session moderated by Trip Coyne, a Ward and Smith attorney who previously served as the CEO of a multinational consumer products company, two prominent in-house attorneys shared valuable insights o…