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Brisk Briefings: Quick Hitter Legal Updates

Written By William S. Durr and Alexandra E. Ferri

At their recent Construction Conversations and Closely Held Business Briefing event, several Ward and Smith attorneys provided an overview of privacy and data security, rules associated with name, image and likeness use fo…

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Beware of Procedural Pitfalls in HOA Foreclosures

Written By Lance P. Martin and Thomas C. Wolff

Most community associations already know the Planned Community Act allows them to place a lien on a delinquent homeowner's property and foreclose on that interest.  But to do so, associations must comply strictly wit…

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Does Your Organization Use Non-Compete, Non-Solicitation, and Nondisclosure Provisions? Employer Best Practices for Restrictive Covenants in NC

Written By X. Lightfoot and Emily G. Massey

It is no hidden secret that many employers use various restrictive covenants to protect their trade secrets, confidential information, goodwill, and customer relationships.  For example, employers often use non-compe…

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Time is of the Essence: A Conversation with the EEOC

Written By Devon D. Williams

Participants in Ward and Smith's Employment Law Symposium received updates on topics important to the EEOC, from jurisdictional issues and governmental agency partnerships to documentation procedures, pronoun use, and reta…

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New Day, Same Story: FDA Issues Additional Warning Letters for Sale and Marketing of Hemp-Infused Human and Animal Products

Written By Jane Francis Nowell, Tyler J. Russell, Hayley R. Wells, and Amy H. Wooten

This week, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) posted warning letters to five hemp companies for, in the words of the FDA, "illegally selling products containing cannabidiol (CBD)."  The warning letters and…

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The Roadmap to Successful DEI Initiatives in Organizations

Written By Will Oden

Two Ward and Smith attorneys and Luaskya Nonon, the Deputy General Counsel and DEI Task Force Chair for Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, shared insights on how organizations can implement Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion…

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