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Ward and Smith Attorneys Present on Employment Law Updates at NC Community Colleges Accounting & Business Office Conference

April 28, 2026

Ward and Smith labor and employment attorneys Ken Gray and Justin Hill presented at the North Carolina Community Colleges Accounting & Business Office Conference on April 20, where they addressed timely…
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One Big Beautiful Bill: How are North Carolina Tax-Exempt Organizations Affected?

July 18, 2025

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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“Act”) has passed Congress and has been signed into law by President Trump. There are a host of…
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Domicile for Public School Enrollment Under Joint Custody in NC

August 8, 2018

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It’s back to school season and our social media feeds are flooded with families posting photographs of bright-eyed children holding Pinterest inspired chalkboard signs. …
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Public University Required to Disclose Sexual Assault Disciplinary Records

June 8, 2018

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Written By Emily G. Massey
Recently the North Carolina Court of Appeals issued a controversial, but unanimous decision requiring the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (“UNC-CH”) to…
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Unpaid Interns: Does The Law Actually Require That They Be Paid For Their Work?

July 21, 2015

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Written By Devon D. Williams
Do you have students and recent graduates eager to learn about your company and industry just to get a leg up for future employment…
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Fair Labor Standards Act: Narrow Exceptions For Volunteers And Interns

December 18, 2014

How do you react to dedicated employees who love their work so much that they offer to perform extra work “off the clock”?  Or,…