Farming has always been hard work. But today, large-scale agricultural operations aren’t just production-focused—they’re complex businesses operating in a dynamic, heavily regulated environment. Sophisticated…
Attorneys Richard Crow and Matt Thompson will share their insights at an upcoming Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program hosted by the North Carolina Bar…
Business owners and executives looking to secure the future of their companies won’t want to miss an exclusive opportunity to gain expert insights over…
November focuses on “Family Matters,” covering crucial topics impacting families: closely held businesses, life changes, divorce, death, child custody, and estate planning. And A…
The May theme, “Working Through Difficult Times,” revolves around acknowledging and addressing the challenges individuals and businesses face during challenging times. Easing the Burden:…
This month’s theme explores the intersection of love, relationships, and the legal frameworks that govern them. Protecting Your Family Business for When Marriages End By…
Dive into the February issue of Business North Carolina for insightful advice from business succession attorneys Zac Lamb and Merrill Jones about safeguarding your…
Attorneys Jenny Boyer, Bill Durr, and Avery Locklear will speak at the 2024 Business of Farming Conference hosted by ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) on Saturday, February…
Attorneys Zac Lamb and Jane Francis Nowell are set to deliver a compelling presentation at the North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA) 2024 Business Law…
Get ready for a compelling discussion on business succession planning with Ward and Smith Trusts and Estates attorney and Business Succession Practice Group leader…
Three Ward and Smith attorneys are set to deliver an insightful presentation at the upcoming Farming the Future Conference hosted by Coastal Agribusiness. The…
Every business should have documentation that confirms its ownership, management, and governance structures. If the business has more than one owner, the documentation should…
Three Ward and Smith attorneys provided an overview of succession planning, estate planning, divorce, and the separation of assets. The seminar — A Business…
COVID-19 continues to significantly impact businesses, but there are ways companies can emerge from the current crisis stronger. The Wilmington Business Journal recently asked corporate and…
As businesses begin to re-open and re-engage their workforce, and in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it is worth exploring requiring your employees…
Many businesses in bankruptcy or heading that way – particularly retail establishments – face an uncertain future as states and cities move from closures…
The much-anticipated CARES Act provided for the Paycheck Protection Program, which is meant to help small businesses both retain their employees and meet their…
Business consultant Karen Albritton and attorney Deana Labriola, along with Ward and Smith attorney Matt Thompson, all with personal experience in a variety of companies, discussed several of…
Leaders of closely held businesses got an opportunity to view a family-owned enterprise as an outsider would, instead of their usual position inside a…
Most business owners expect that their company will continue to operate after they stop working. However, successfully transitioning control of a business rarely occurs…
Despite recent trends toward consolidation in the agricultural industry, farming generally remains a family affair. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, 98%…
