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Trade Secrets: Can You Identify Yours?

May 23, 2010

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Most people engaged in business are aware that information which can be classified as a “trade secret” is entitled to certain protections under the…
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Asset Protection Planning: Shoot Before the Buzzer

May 19, 2010

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Written By John R. Sloan
Planning for Asset Protection In today’s litigious society, protecting assets from creditors has become a hot topic.  Commonly filed lawsuits involve divorce, business disputes,…
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Ryan K. Simmons Joins Ward and Smith, P.A.

May 17, 2010

Ward and Smith, P.A. is pleased to welcome attorney Ryan K. Simmons to the Firm’s New Bern office.  Mr. Simmons’ practice currently is limited…
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Property Owners Association Considerations for Incomplete Developments

May 8, 2010

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Written By Samuel B. Franck
Incomplete Developments – Property Owners Association Considerations The recent economic storm has left many incomplete real estate developments in North Carolina, and that number…
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Prudent Bidding on Real Estate at a Foreclosure Sale

April 23, 2010

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Written By Clifford P. Parson
A Binding Contract In a traditional real estate purchase transaction, a willing buyer and a willing seller enter into a negotiated contract which customarily…