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Make Estate Planning a Point of Focus in 2022

Written By Peter B. von Stein

Spring is nearly here, and for most people, this new season brings a sense of revival and motivation.  Even if your 2022 New Year's resolutions have long since gone by the wayside, as most have, now can and should be…

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Takeaways from the 2022 Industrial Hemp Summit

Written By Erica B. E. Rogers, Tyler J. Russell, and Amy H. Wooten

Ward and Smith's Hemp and Cannabis Law attorneys recently attended the fifth annual Industrial Hemp Summit.  After another year of adjustments and uncertainty caused by COVID-19 and other global factors, it was refres…

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The Fun and Whimsical (but Crowded) Landscape of Beer Names Part 2

Written By Norman J. Leonard

Ed.  Note: This is Part 2 of 2 What's in a name?  Beer names can be funny, creative, and whimsical.  But with the growing popularity of craft brewing, it's becoming increasingly difficult to come up with a…

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Environmental Justice 101: Leveling the Playing Field in the Permitting Process

Written By Amy P. Wang

The concept of "environmental justice" (or "EJ" among environmental practitioners) is not new.  It developed in response to the inordinate number of industrial facilities and contaminated sites located near underrepr…

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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 …

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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 …

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