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Home Owners Associations: Beware of the Fair Housing Act When Enforcing Pet Prohibitions and Restrictions

August 11, 2016

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Written By Adam M. Beaudoin
Many planned communities, townhome communities, and condominiums (collectively, “Associations” since they are nearly universally governed by one) have restrictions that either prohibit or limit…
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Media Mention: Lawyers Mutual Features Ward and Smith’s Debt Relief Program

August 5, 2016

In the August 5, 2016 edition of the Byte of Prevention Blog, Jay Reeves of Lawyers Mutual Liability Insurance Company of North Carolina writes:…
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Chapter 13 Plans are Just About Written in Stone

July 26, 2016

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Written By Lance P. Martin
Recently, a bankruptcy judge in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina issued a ruling that should help lenders…
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Food Giants Prepare for Battle Over Trade Secret Misappropriation

July 22, 2016

On July 19, 2016, the “You Pick Two®”-famous Panera Bread filed a lawsuit in St. Louis against Papa John’s, claiming that the international pizza…
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Reasonable Compensation Issues Remain On the IRS Radar Part II: S-Corporation Concerns

July 19, 2016

Our May 26, 2016 article, Reasonable Compensation Issues Remain on the IRS Radar (“Part I”), discussed how the IRS scrutinizes the reasonableness of compensation…
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Media Mention: New York Times Highlights Cutting-Edge Attorney Benefit

July 19, 2016

The New York Times reported on Ward and Smith, P.A.’s plan to offer a cutting-edge benefit in partnership with Gradifi, Inc. designed to help…
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Media Mention: ABA Journal Highlights Ward and Smith’s New Student Loan Program

July 15, 2016

The ABA Journal recently covered the new law school loan paydown benefit offered by Ward and Smith. The piece discussed Orrick’s new benefit, and…