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Essential Reading for Employers: Labor and Employment Highlights of 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, we’re revisiting some of the standout articles written by our labor and employment attorneys this year. These pieces provided valuable insights and practical guidance for employers navigati…

Corporate Transparency Act Update: Filing Requirements Reinstated

Written By Adam M. Beaudoin and Matthew A. Jones

Editor’s Note: This article has been revised to include the latest updates regarding the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). On December 26, 2024, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals' merits panel overturned its previou…

A Year in Review: Ward and Smith's Most Read Legal Insights in 2024

As we prepare to close out 2024, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the articles that captured the attention of our readers this year. From legal insights to practical advice, these pieces tackled critical issues w…

Community Associations Legislative Update: 2023 - 2024 Legislative Session

Written By Adam M. Beaudoin and Madeline Lipe Williams

The North Carolina General Assembly finally concluded an extremely busy 2023-2024 legislative session on December 13, 2024. Several bills introduced during this session had the potential to significantly impact the commun…

Part 2 in Heatwaves of Drama: A Case Study in "What Not To Do" for Southeastern HR Professionals

Written By Justin T. Hill and Avery J. Locklear

Ed. Note: Read Part 1 of Heatwaves of Drama Here Ward and Smith Labor and Employment attorneys presented an interactive case study during their annual Employment Law Symposium to provide insights on how the leaders of a h…

Part 1 in Heatwaves of Drama: A Case Study in "What Not To Do" for Southeastern HR Professionals

Written By Avery J. Locklear and Grant B. Osborne

In the first installment of our two-part series covering Ward and Smith’s 2024 Employment Law Symposium, three Ward and Smith attorneys illuminated a variety of Human Resources issues by placing a spotlight on a fict…