Articles

Advanced Search

Filter By Author

Filter By Practice Area

Man sampling beer at local microbrewery

The Fun and Whimsical (but Crowded) Landscape of Beer Names Part 1

Written By Norman J. Leonard

In addition to all its natural beauty and opportunities for outdoor recreation, Western North Carolina has more lately become known for its abundance of excellent craft breweries.  For our residents and visitors who …

Read More
Boy blows dust off book.

Dust Off Your Template Employment Agreements

Written By Emily G. Massey

Ed. Note: This article was updated to reflect President Joe Biden's recent signing of the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 into law on March 3, 2022. Mandatory Arbitration and …

Read More
NC CourtHOURSE

Preliminary Injunctions and Temporary Restraining Orders—What Are They?

Written By Alexander C. Dale and Jordan M. Spanner

A preliminary injunction is a pre-trial court order that stops (or sometimes mandates) action by the opposing party in a lawsuit.  A party may seek a preliminary injunction when they will suffer irreparable harm…

Read More
Paramedics and Firefighters Arrive On the Car Crash Traffic

I-95: Car Accidents on the East Coast's Main Highway

Written By Lynwood P. Evans and Taylor Rodney Marks

One of the most dangerous roads in America travels right through North Carolina. Interstate 95 ("I-95") runs from Florida to Maine, making it a popular choice for drivers headed to work, visiting family, or taking a vacat…

Read More
Medical records with a stethoscope

HIPAA for Labor and Employment Attorneys: What you Need to Know

Written By J. Michael Fields

In their law practices, attorneys can regularly handle sensitive patient information that's protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).  Lawyers have a duty and responsibility to s…

Read More
Male hand reaches out from heap of crumpled papers

More Bad News for Non-Debtors Seeking Releases in Chapter 11

Written By Lance P. Martin

In January, we wrote about the Purdue Pharma mega-bankruptcy.  A United States District Court in New York vacated Purdue Pharma's confirmed Chapter 11 plan, holding it was improper for the plan to contain non-consensu…

Read More

Subscribe to Ward and Smith