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Technology’s Increasing Impact On The Practice Of Family Law

September 5, 2012

Written By William S. Durr

It has been more than 20 years ago, but I distinctly remember meeting with a new family law client to discuss her recent discovery…

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Age Discrimination Update – Part 2

September 5, 2012

In the Spring edition of Legal Currents, we published an article entitled “Age Discrimination Update – Part 1.” It discussed recent labor statistics, commonly…

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Ward and Smith, P.A. Paralegal Named 2012 Distinguished Paralegal of the Year

September 4, 2012

Ward and Smith, P.A. is pleased to announce that Stephanie C. Crosby, Paralegal Coordinator for its Business Practice Group, is the recipient of the…

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Thirty-three Ward and Smith, P.A. Attorneys Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2013

August 23, 2012

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Sequestration and the Department of Defense Budget: Its Stunning Impact on the National and North Carolina Economies

August 22, 2012

Written By James W. Norment and Hugh R. Overholt

What is Sequestration? “Sequestration” is the fancy name given in Washington, D.C., to an extremely ugly and blunt form of congressional budget control. According…

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North Carolina Tax Reform – Are You and Your Company Ready?

August 15, 2012

Written By Lee C. Hodge

The North Carolina General Assembly is poised to modernize the state’s tax code to reflect its current services-based economy. You and your company need…

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Title Insurance – The Fine Print

August 1, 2012

Written By Ryal W. Tayloe

Most purchasers of real property, and almost all of their lenders, obtain title insurance. Title insurance, however, is not a cure‑all. This article addresses…