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Part 2 in Heatwaves of Drama: A Case Study in “What Not To Do” for Southeastern HR Professionals

December 17, 2024

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Ed. Note: Read Part 1 of Heatwaves of Drama Here Ward and Smith Labor and Employment attorneys presented an interactive case study during their…
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Media Mention: Amy Wooten’s Post on Professionalism Featured on Wake County Bar Association Blog

December 16, 2024

Ward and Smith attorney Amy Wooten recently contributed an insightful blog post to the Wake County Bar Association | Tenth Judicial District Bar Blog.…
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Part 1 in Heatwaves of Drama: A Case Study in “What Not To Do” for Southeastern HR Professionals

December 13, 2024

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In the first installment of our two-part series covering Ward and Smith’s 2024 Employment Law Symposium, three Ward and Smith attorneys illuminated a variety…
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Jamie Norment Appointed Chair of Tryon Palace Commission

December 12, 2024

Governor Roy Cooper has appointed attorney Jamie Norment as Chair of the Tryon Palace Commission. This prestigious appointment recognizes Jamie’s long-standing dedication to preserving…
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Grant Osborne, Will Oden, and Ken Gray Among North Carolina’s First Board Certified Specialists in Employment Law

December 11, 2024

Effective December 6, 2024, Ward and Smith attorneys Grant Osborne, Will Oden, and Ken Gray are now recognized by the North Carolina State Bar…
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Some, But Not All: How the North Carolina Planned Community Act affects Pre-1999 Planned Communities

December 10, 2024

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Written By Justin M. Lewis
In 1999, the North Carolina General Assembly enacted the North Carolina Planned Community Act (“Act”) as Chapter 47F of the North Carolina General Statutes. …
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Attorney Bill Durr Joins Law Firm Alliance Board of Directors

December 9, 2024

Attorney Bill Durr has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Law Firm Alliance (LFA), an exclusive, global network of mid-sized law…