Out-of-state lawyers increasingly appear in matters before the North Carolina Business Court, but recent developments underscore that the Business Court expects strict compliance with…
Receiving notice of a complaint or investigation from a licensing board is frightening for a professional. Responding can be challenging because the mere submission…
The North Carolina Board of CPA Examiners (“Board”) plays a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity and professionalism of the accounting field within the…
Having been in the company of literally thousands of physicians, dentists, psychologists, nurses, and just about every other kind of health professional as…
Individual state legislatures and the District of Columbia have traditionally determined the licensure requirements for professionals to practice in their jurisdiction. As a result,…
Few aspects of the healthcare regulatory apparatus evoke more confusion and dread for healthcare practitioners than the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB or Data…
In the high-stress, life-or-death environment of the medical profession, Cupid’s love arrow can strike about as quickly as an infection. But before letting the…
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…
In a recent interview with the Asheville Citizen Times, professional licensing attorney Jim Wilson provided insights on the possible changes to Mission Hospital that…
Five Ward and Smith attorneys offered timely updates on religious accommodations, professional licensing, pregnancy laws, remote work, and independent contractor rules during the firm’s…
Licensing issues can arise for any employee practicing in a profession overseen by a licensing board. While many licensed professionals generally understand the responsibility…
Several Ward and Smith attorneys shared legal updates related to the North Carolina Certificate of Need process, insights on professional licensing, and guidance on…
Ward and Smith is pleased to announce the appointment of attorney Amy Fitzhugh as co-chair of its Professional Licensing Practice Group. She joins Jim…
Professional licensing attorney Jim Wilson will be lending his knowledge and insights to an illustrious panel of speakers at the 2023 Health Law Section…
The National Association of Surety Bond Producers (NASBP) is sharing insights from attorneys Brad Evans and Evan Musselwhite with its members. The organization republished Brad and…
Joint ventures are a common method of undertaking construction projects in North Carolina. Through a joint venture, two companies can pool their resources and…
Ward and Smith is pleased to announce attorney Jim Wilson as the new Professional Licensing Practice Group co-chair. He will serve with litigation attorney Amy…
My colleagues and I recently provided key updates on supply chain disruption, liens, and licensing boards during the firm’s 2021 Construction Conversations Webinar. In…
Questions regarding general contractor licensure requirements often arise among affiliated or related companies, namely, which entities are required to have a license. The issue…
Facing an investigation by a licensing board can be one of the most stressful and emotionally taxing challenges that licensed professionals face in their…
Ward and Smith announced today that Whitney Campbell Christensen and Amy Wooten will lead the firm’s Professional Licensing Practice Group as co-chairs. Whitney is…
During the past four years, numerous bills concerning North Carolina’s occupational licensing boards have been proposed, but few have passed in the legislature and…
