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Stronger Together: Labor and Employment Update

Written By Devon D. Williams

In a seminar focused on recent updates to labor and employment laws, Will Oden, of Ward and Smith’s labor and employment practice group, provided an overview of employee and independent contractor classification guid…

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I am a Volunteer, so I am Protected, Right?: Understanding Director and Officer Liability Insurance for Community Associations

Written By Adam M. Beaudoin and Amy H. Wooten

Community associations ("Associations") act through their board members and officers, who are volunteers and are generally willing to serve because they care about their communities.  Notwithstanding their statu…

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FAQ: A Guide to When You May Need an Insurance Counseling and Recovery Attorney for Your Insurance Dispute

Written By Allen N. Trask, III and Amy H. Wooten

Like a broken umbrella in a rainstorm, insurance disputes between an insurer and its policyholder can become a huge, inconvenient, and costly problem for the policyholder. Sometimes, it might be beneficial or necessary fo…

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The #AD Vantage Point: Navigating the FTC Endorsement Guides, Part II

Written By Lilian L. Faulconer and Erica B. E. Rogers

The first article in this series explained the requirements under the FTC's current Endorsement Guides that athletes must have "clear and conspicuous" disclosures to endorse a product or promote a business.  But what…

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What to Do if Injured by a Driver Who Is Under the Influence

Written By Taylor Rodney Marks

In an instant and without warning, a driver under the influence can cause a serious, and oftentimes fatal, car accident. This wreck may change your life, or a loved one's life, forever. In the United States, approximately…

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No Discharge for Bonnie, No Discharge for Clyde.

Written By Lance P. Martin

The Bankruptcy Code generally allows a debtor to wipe out all pre-bankruptcy debts and get a fresh start in life.  But not all debts are equal.  Some debts can't be discharged, meaning they survive bankruptcy, a…

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