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Top 10 Articles for Employers in 2023

Written By James A. Wilson

Our Labor and Employment Group works hard to ensure our clients hear all the critical employment law news, trends, and insights. They know our clients want actionable, practical information and deliver it regularly.  …

Ward and Smith Attorneys Reflect on the Impactful Work of the Community Associations Institute's North Carolina Legislative Action Committee

In 2023, a torrent of proposed legislation targeted community associations and their management companies.   In response, the North Carolina Legislative Action Committee (NC LAC) of the Community Associations Institu…

Top 10 Most Popular Articles of 2023

Written By Joanne H. Badr and Joseph A. Schouten

As we approach the New Year, it's time to reflect on the articles that have most resonated with readers throughout 2023. Ward and Smith attorneys have provided valuable insights into various legal considerations. Here are…

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…

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 …

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 …