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The NLRB on What Employers Get Wrong

Written By Emily G. Massey and Genesis E. Torres

At Ward and Smith’s recent annual Employment Law Symposium, two attorneys from the firm’s labor and employment group, Grant Osborne and X. Lightfoot, interviewed Shannon Meares, a regional attorney with the Nat…

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Embracing Change: Strategies for Effective Legal Writing in the Digital Age

Written By Chris S. Edwards

It’s no secret that judges in North Carolina’s state and federal appellate courts don’t reach for printed briefs much anymore (the Chief Judge of the Fourth Circuit, Albert Diaz, has said that he and his …

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Five Reasons Not to Sign a Real Estate Contract (Without Consulting an Attorney First)

Written By Kristin D. Mitcham

Buying and selling commercial real property is expensive, starting with the price of the property and then adding the fees for inspections, insurance, recording, and commissions, if any.  Buyers and sellers might be …

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Senior Savvy: Wise Owls Navigating Cyber Scams

Written By Angela P. Doughty, CIPP/US, AIGP and Sydney C. Smith

As the relentless march of technology continues, scams have evolved into cunning traps, presenting a challenge to individuals of all ages. Among the great tapestry of age groups, despite the wealth of experience and wisdo…

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An Interview with EEOC Director Tom Colclough

Written By S. McKinley Gray, III and X. Lightfoot

Attendees of Ward and Smith’s recent annual Employment Law Symposium received insights on key employment law developments in an interactive discussion between Emily Massey, a labor and employment attorney, and Tom Co…

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Budget Ratification: Understanding the Ghost of Budgets PAST When Preparing for the Future

Written By Madeline Lipe Williams

It's that time of year again.  The holidays are upon us, and the end of the year is drawing near. As we reflect on the past year, many of us begin to look forward and think, "What's next?"  With the New Year rig…

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